Education Program Coordinator

Position: EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Position number:

County: pulaski

Posting end date: march 19, 2026

The education program coordinator (special education supervisor) in the division of youth services education department provides expertise for the arkansas consolidated high school (achs) system. This position serves as the district special education coordinator and works to keep our school district in compliance with the arkansas department of elementary and secondary education, as well as ensuring our special education students are receiving free and appropriate public education (fape).

This position ensures that achs and the contractors follow the current legislation for students with exceptionalities under individuals with disabilities education act (idea).

This position functions with minimal supervision and works to maintain records, review and counsel on all special education paperwork, timeline, and communicate with the arkansas division of elementary and secondary education. This position ensures that our students also transfer from achs to their public school with current and appropriate paperwork.

Provides strong leadership in the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the special education program. Establishes clear lines of communication between dys and contractors, school districts, facilities, parents, state department, and community regarding special education. Organizes and provides appropriate special education staff development.

Develops, monitors, and manages all special education funding sources. Assumes all overall management responsibility for program design, compliance standards including instructional programs designed to maximize student performance. Manages all litigation which includes due process, mediation and resolution meetings required in federal law.

Collaborate with the superintendent and hr department to ensure all staffing needs are met and maintained. Prepare reports deemed necessary for the superintendent and director of dys. Monitors the implementation of individual education plans at the residential institutions. Keep the superintendent informed of trends and changes.

Specific job duties:

* attend and assist in planning professional development for the collaborative pd with dys and contractors.

* monitor, evaluate, and report regarding contractor compliance with contract guidelines.

* knowledge of federal and state laws regarding licensure.

* knowledge of educational/training program development and presentation techniques.

* knowledge of teaching principles and methods.

* ability to research, develop, evaluate, and review educational training programs.

* ability to prepare reports and maintain records.

* ability to review and analyze applications and supporting documentation.

* ability to present ideas and information to large and diverse groups.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree in special education, educational leadership, administration, curriculum and development, or other related field.

License code 341 - supervisor special education k-12.

The department of human services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for arkansans of all ages and ensure places like childcare centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working s, working for the state has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more.

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Position information

Job series: education - education program administration

Classification: education program coordinator

Class code: eep
03p

Pay grade: sgs
07

Salary range: $57,351 - $84,879

Job summary

The education program coordinator is responsible for assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of educational programs within the arkansas department of education (ade). This role involves supporting the program's daily operations, coordinating activities, and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. The…