Special Education Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

Reports To: Executive Director;
Assistant Director

Job Overview: As an integral part of a school's instructional leadership team, the special education coordinator is responsible for overseeing programs that provide educational assistance to children with mental, psychological, learning, behavioral, or physical disabilities.

• LEA for Domain, Eligibility IEP and Annual Reviews
• Supervision and Evaluation of Staff:
  Licensed and Paraprofessionals
• Mediate and Resolve Parent Issues/Complaints
• Approve Purchase Order Requisition s, Release Time Requests and Tuition/Workshop/Conference Requests
• Screen, Recruit, Interview and Hire Licensed and Paraprofessional Staff
• Orientation of New Staff
• Responsible for Directing, Integrating and Developing Special Education Curriculums
• Assist Staff in Best Teaching Practice
• Communication with Staff
• Building/Program Supervision and Technical Assistance
• Ensure Compliance: IEP, State Rules and Regulations, IDEA, Class Size, Transition, and Licensure
• Behavioral Support: CPI and /or PCM Training, Direct Service to Students, Parent/Team Meetings, Observation
• Instructional Support:
  Classroom Observation, Direct Service to Students
• Coordinate Professional Development and Staff In-Service
• Determining Placement for Field-Based Students
• Contribute to Budget Process and Monitor Staff Supply Budgets
• Complete Board Reports and Attend Board and Administrative Meetings
• Participate in and Support Building-Based Problem Solving Teams
• Home Visits/Support
• Coordinate PARRC/PSAE/ACT/DLM Testing
• Oversee EasyIEP and Aims Web, and Provide EasyIEP Training to Staff
• Facilitate Compliance and Coordinate Transition Services for Students age 14 ½ years and Older
• Ensure Compliance with Indicator 13
• Provide Training and Assist Teachers with Transition Compliance on Student IEPs
• Perform Data Collection and Entry for TPI and Career Cruising
• Coordinate with Post-Secondary Agencies and Provide Access to Community Resources such as PUNS, SSI and Guardianship

• Teacher evaluator designation preferred.
• Experience with Special Education procedures required.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, administrative personnel and the community.
• Provide leadership in the operation and management of the Special Education Department and special instructional programs in the district.
• Create a climate of positive collaboration and authentic teamwork in all areas of responsibility.
• PEL with General Administrative Endorsement

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Other

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