Coordinator of Special Programs

Coordinator Of Special Programs

Under the direction of the Senior Coordinator of Special Education Programs, the Coordinator of Special Programs is a 12-month administrative leadership position responsible for supporting the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and continuous improvement of specialized special education programs across the district, including the RISE (Autism) Program, Foundations Program, and Life Centered Career Education (LCCE) Pathway. The Coordinator works collaboratively with members of the Special Education Department, district and building leaders, educators, related service providers, and other stakeholders to support high-quality, individualized programming that addresses the diverse academic, functional, communication, behavioral, and transition needs of students with disabilities.

The Coordinator provides leadership, guidance, and technical assistance to support effective instructional practices, program implementation, meaningful inclusion opportunities, and appropriate transitions across programs and educational settings. The position supports schools in identifying student and programmatic needs, strengthening instructional practices, and promoting access to the least restrictive environment (LRE) in alignment with students' individualized needs and goals.

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

Collaborate with the Senior Coordinator of Special Education Programs, school and district administrators, and other special education leaders to support program implementation and core expectations.

Facilitate training and support appropriate programming, services, and specially designed instruction for students served in specialized programs across the district.

Provide consultation, coaching and modeling to building administrators, general and special education teachers, related service providers, and contractors to strengthen instructional practices, behavioral supports, and individualized student services.

Implement policies and procedures outlined in Delaware's Administrative Code and the local operational plan for special education.

Support the district's Strategic Plan, curricular and instructional priorities.

Coordinate summer programming for students with 12-month educational programming.

Provide leadership for the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and continuous improvement of district wide specialized programs, including Reaching Independence Through Structured Education (RISE), Foundations, and the Life Centered Career Education (LCCE) Pathway.

Support individualized academic, functional, communication, behavioral, and transition-related instruction through evidence-based instructional practices and appropriate supports.

Collaborate with administrators, teachers, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), related service providers, and other specialists to support the development and expansion of specialized programming for students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.

Support schools in identifying and implementing meaningful inclusion opportunities, appropriate transitions across programs and educational settings, and services within the least restrictive environment (LRE).

Assess professional learning needs and provide professional development related to specialized programming, specially designed instruction, behavioral supports, and related services.

Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, as appropriate.

Monitor fidelity of implementation of behavior…