ESS Coordinator

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It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:

• We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
• We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success.
• We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity.
• We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
• We believe that the social and emotional well being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
• We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff
• We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.

ESS Coordinator

220 days

Exceptional Student Services

Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services (ESS)

APT Salary Schedule

Fringe Benefits based on Schedule C Benefits

FLSA Status:
Exempt

The primary responsibility of the ESS Coordinator is to provide support and assistance to the Executive Director of ESS, including, but not limited to, supervision and evaluation of staff, administrative support as needed for specialized programs, assistance with due process hearings, and the facilitation of student placements. This position also provides coordination and oversight of ESS services for students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in Pueblo School District 60.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid Colorado Principal License
• Master's Degree in Special Education or in a related field of special services, such as school psychology, school social worker or speech pathologist, as approved by the Colorado Department of Education
• Five (5) years successful experience working with students with disabilities in a public school
• Two (2) years administrative experience including evaluating certified staff
• Any exceptions that the Board deems appropriate
• Valid Colorado Driver License
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

• Previous experience with Pueblo School District 60
• Secondary experience with transition activity development and implementation

• Possess an in-depth understanding of state standards, curriculum, and assessment programs related to instructional field
  • Knowledge of K-12 curriculum, integration, co-teaching and working with both ESS and general education teachers
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum and program assessment, program development and evaluation, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
  • Knowledge and expertise with IDEA, 2004 and the reauthorization of ESEA/ESSA 2015
• Experience in preparing and presenting high quality, research based professional development
• Organizational and planning skills for setting both short term and long range goals, and for coordinating efforts for accomplishment of those goals
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through the respect of peers and ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships
• Demonstrate initiative working independently and with groups
• Exhibit an approachable, professional manner with parents, students, school staff, and community
• Ability to organize, communicate effectively, make decisions, work independently, and as a collaborative team member
• Skilled in the use of technology and instructional media tools
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate leadership, initiative, and student advocacy
• Demonstrate management, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative
• Demonstrate ability of program planning and ability to establish and manage budgets
• Demonstrate knowledge of proven best practices in education, especially in relation to assigned school populations
• Knowledge of national, state, and District educational trends and goals
  • Knowledge of Response to Intervention policy, strategies and how it pertains to…