Elementary Special Education Coordinator

Elementary Special Education Coordinator

Provides leadership and supervises the Elementary Special Education staff including Teachers, Paraeducators, and related service personnel. Oversees the implementation of Special Education services in accordance with the law and current New Hampshire rules. Supports staff, administration, students, and parents as the leader with expertise in providing quality educational support for students with special needs. Assists the Special Education Director with developing the district's special education budget when it comes to needs at the elementary level.

Participates in District Special Education Leadership meetings. Serves as the School District representative at building student services team meetings (for new referrals, student monitoring, re-evaluation discussions, etc.) Provides leadership and expertise in facilitating positive instructional outcomes for students. Services as liaison/LEA representative with outside agencies. Assists in facilitating student transitions. Collaborates with the Special Education Director in the development and implementation of extended school year programs.

Supervises special education teachers, specialists, and instructional assistants in cooperation with building administration. Evaluates special education teachers, specialists, and instructional assistants in consultation with appropriate building/district staff. Oversees distribution of special education caseloads and deployment of support staff in conjunction with building administration. Participates in the recruitment, training, and mentoring of new special education staff. Monitors the effectiveness of the building process from pre-referral to placement and service delivery.

Supervises IEP teams to ensure each student is provided with the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Follows protocol for responding to new referrals and the development of evaluation questions. Supervises building compliance with NHSEIS, re-evaluation guidelines, and placement team meetings Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Director.

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree in Special Education preferred. New Hampshire DOE certification in Special Education and Special Education Administration or Principal required. 5 years of supervisory and teaching experience in special education preferred. Knowledge of best practices for Elementary/Special Education.