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Position Overview

Board of Education
Department of Human Resources
18 South Perry Street
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
Recruitment Bulletin #: 25-26-130
Co‑ordinator for Students with Exceptionalities
January 2026
Poughkeepsie City School District

Title: Coordinator For Students With Exceptionalities

Eligibility: Appointments will be made at the discretion of the Board of Education following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials, and evaluation of service. Personal interviews may be conducted where appropriate.

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Permanent New York State teaching certificate in Special Education, School Psychologist, Teacher of Speech, or other School Certified Related Services area.
• New York State certification as a District Level Administrator (SDA or SDL).
• Minimum three or more years of certified experience with students with disabilities in a direct instructional or direct service role; supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in an urban school district with a large racially, linguistically, and ethnically diverse population encouraged. Bilingual candidates encouraged.
• Strong understanding of instructional strategies for students with autism, developmental delays, specific learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and mental health conditions affecting learning.
• Proficiency in partnering with families and community partners.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse student population within Poughkeepsie City School District.
• Effective time‑management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Experience with data systems for IEP management, proficiency in developing and implementing IEPs, and leading teams.
• Commitment to improving student engagement, achievement, graduation rate, and post‑secondary success.
• Unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, and to creating a welcoming environment for learners.
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Adherence to high professional and ethical standards.

• Maintain knowledge of Special Education regulations and best practices.
• Support general and special education teachers and administrators through classroom visits and feedback.
• Assist with implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs and 504 plans.
• Analyze assessment results to guide instruction and IEP development.
• Develop appropriate behavior management techniques for students with special needs.
• Coordinate progress report completion per district guidelines.
• Develop and manage IEPs in accordance with federal, state, and district standards.
• Create and maintain required Special Education documentation.
• Manage IEPs within the district’s IEP management system.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for assigned caseloads.
• Complete weekly reporting documents for assigned sites.
• Manage relationships with outside vendors to ensure provision of prescribed IEP services.
• Coordinate formal assessments for related services.
• Schedule and facilitate CPSE/CSE/504 meetings professionally.
• Coordinate and facilitate professional development.
• Provide direct services to students with special needs and their families as needed.
• Build positive relationships with parents and families to engage them in the IEP process.
• Conduct home visits as required.
• Provide special education leadership at assigned sites.
• Coordinate, organize, and supervise the Extended School Year Program.
• Compile and organize data relevant to local and state reporting.
• Other pupil personnel services as assigned.

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent after assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials, and service evaluation. Personal interviews may be conducted where appropriate.

As soon as practicable.

According to PPSAA contract, $108,174–$127,423.

Open Until Filled.

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The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure, which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.