Special Education Coordinator at Focused Staffing Saint Paul,MN Job Saint Paul area,Minnesota USA,Education / Teaching

Special Education Coordinator

$55 to $60 per hour

37.5 to 40 hours per week

Monday to Friday

Twin Cities, Minneapolis–Saint Paul MN

Focused Staffing Group is searching for an experienced Special Education Coordinator to join our team. The program coordinator will be responsible for monitoring and coordinating all aspects of the special education programs and services. You will work closely with the building administrative team and the director of special education to ensure effective special education programming by providing leadership in special education, due process monitoring and compliance, and management of department administrative tasks.

Key

Duties & Responsibilities

Ensures compliance of State and Federal rules and regulations

Assists in the development and implementation of program goals and procedures

Provides leadership in the selection and implementation of evidence-based curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities

Monitors special education staffing procedures to ensure that IEPs are completed on time and that procedural deadlines are met at all times

Coordinates and conducts initial assessments of special education to determine eligibility

Maintains student information database; monitors file management of special education processes including file transfer between buildings, proper storage and organization to secured central location

Mentors new special education teachers about due process

Organizes and facilitates department meetings

Supports the MTSS team with referrals, interventions and the prereferral process

Coordinates Special Education Extended School Year projections and completion of forms

Other duties as assigned

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to effectively communicate, both in verbal and written form, with students, staff, parents, and community members
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of groups and individuals
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Ability to make decisions and act within the district and program policies, procedures and guidelines

Qualifications and Requirements Education/Certification/Licensure

Must have Master's Degree in Special Education or related field
Must have at least five years successful special education teaching experience
Preferred Director of Special Education licensure

Must Relocate

Must Relocate to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN before starting work (mandatory)

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Special Education Coordinator at Focused Staffing Saint Paul, MN