High School Coordinator of Special Education

High School Coordinator of Special Education
Reports To: Director of Special Education
Work Year: 12 Months
Location: Southland College Prep

The High School Coordinator of Special Education provides leadership, oversight, and coordination of special education services to ensure that students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. This leader ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting equitable access to high-quality instruction, related services, and behavioral supports. The Coordinator collaborates with teachers, service providers, families, and school leaders to support student achievement, inclusion, and postsecondary readiness.

• Provide instructional and operational leadership for the high school special education program.
• Develop, implement, and monitor systems to ensure high-quality special education services and student outcomes.
• Support special education teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and other assigned staff.
• Support a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high expectations for students with disabilities.
• Lead department meetings, professional learning, and continuous improvement efforts related to special education.

• Ensure compliance with IDEA, Section 504, ADA, state regulations, and district policies.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of IEPs, evaluation timelines, progress reports, manifestation determinations, and transition plans.
• Monitor caseloads, service delivery, accommodations, modifications, and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Facilitate and/or participate in IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, reevaluations, and other special education conferences.
• Respond to parent concerns, complaints, and due process matters in collaboration with district leadership.

• Support teachers in designing and delivering specially designed instruction aligned to grade-level standards and student needs.
• Monitor classroom instruction, inclusion practices, co‑teaching models, and intervention supports.
• Use student achievement, behavior, attendance, and progress monitoring data to guide programming and instructional decisions.
• Collaborate with general education staff to ensure accommodations and supports are implemented with fidelity.
• Promote evidence-based practices in literacy, math, behavior, executive functioning, and transition planning.

• Evaluate assigned staff in accordance with district procedures and professional practice frameworks.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and support plans to improve staff performance and instructional effectiveness.
• Participate in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention of qualified special education personnel.
• Coordinate staff assignments to ensure student services are appropriately delivered.

• Build strong partnerships with parents, guardians, and community agencies to support student success.
• Communicate clearly and professionally regarding student needs, programming, rights, and procedural safeguards.
• Coordinate with outside providers, therapeutic day schools, transition agencies, and postsecondary partners as needed.

• Ensure that transition planning is embedded in student programming and aligned with postsecondary goals.
• Support coordination of vocational, college, career, and independent living services for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with community agencies and adult service providers to support successful transitions beyond high school.

• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports required by the school, district, and state.
• Analyze program data to assess compliance, service delivery, graduation outcomes, discipline trends, and student achievement.
• Develop action plans to address areas of need and improve program effectiveness.

• Master’s degree required; doctorate preferred.
• Valid Professional Educator License with administrative endorsement required.
• LBS1 or…