District Office - Special Education Coordinator; In District

Pay: $49,450.00 / year

Employment type:

Full-Time

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for a Special Education Coordinator. This position is for 182 days per year plus 21 additional days, including a 9% stipend. All applications must be submitted through Talent Ed and include a letter of recommendation from a current supervisor and one additional letter from a professional reference. Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

Employment

Start Date:

Upcoming School Year 2023-24.

• Attend IEP and eligibility meetings in a supportive role, or LEA designee as needed.
• Support school teams in providing special education services to students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with school teams to develop IEPs and behavior plans.
• Support special education teachers in implementing specialized instruction.
• Demonstrate knowledge of special education law, policies, procedures, and file compliance.
• Conduct annual file compliance reviews.
• Participate in transition meetings for students with IEP teams.
• Conduct Manifestation Determination meetings.
• Conduct regular special education team meetings to provide updates on Special Education policy and practice.
• Collaborate with building administrators, school teams, and district personnel for implementation of supports and services for students.
• Oversee and develop teacher professional development training, including but not limited to:
  Best Practices, curriculum, new teachers, state compliance data.
• Model and instruct teachers in explicit instruction and instructional best practices.
• Understand a variety of assessments used for eligibility and educational planning.
• Maintain appropriate records and paperwork.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, educational professionals, and families.
• Build strong professional relationships with parents/guardians, teachers, para educators, and school administrators.
• Effectively manage time to address the needs of schools through being a visible presence and accessible resource.
• Solution-oriented in meeting the needs of students in the best way possible.
• Regular work attendance is required.

• Masters degree in an education-related field preferred.
• Hold a current Special Education educator license in the State of Utah - preschool, mild/moderate or severe.
• Recent experience working in special education within Weber School District required.
• Minimum 5 years experience teaching in special education within the State of Utah.
• Valid Driver’s License, operational vehicle, and insurance.

• Requires the mobility to reach and bend (neck and back).
• Requires mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Requires independent transportation throughout the Weber School District geographical area.
• Requires mobility to maneuver through classroom and school environments independently.
• Requires lifting and carrying of objects up to 50 pounds, which may be a frequent aspect of the job.
• Requires pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 pounds, which is a rare aspect of the job.
• Requires implementation of non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
• May require working with bio-hazards (blood borne pathogens, human waste, cleaning/disinfecting materials, etc.).

Open Until Filled

Special Education Director

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Weber School District is a public school district located in Weber County, Utah, United States.