Special Education Coordinator
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, School Counselor
Overview
TITLE: Special Education Coordinator
LOCATION: USD
116
SUPERVISOR: Executive Director of Student Services
JOB SUMMARY: The Special Education Coordinator is responsible for supporting the implementation of special education services across all schools in the district, with a specific focus on selected school sites based on district needs. This role ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, coordinates the development and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with a specific focus on instructional and behavioral strategies, and provides leadership to school staff to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities.
The coordinator works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, families, and related service providers to ensure that students receive appropriate supports and services in the least restrictive environment. Additional responsibilities include serving as the Local Educational Agency (LEA) Representative in special education meetings, supporting building teams in the development of appropriate behavioral support plans and providing student specific instructional professional development to teachers and teaching assistants.
EEO STATEMENT: AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Responsibilities- Support the implementation of special education services across all schools in the district, with a focus on selected school sites based on district needs.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; coordinate the development and monitoring of IEPs with a focus on instructional and behavioral strategies.
- Provide leadership to school staff to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities.
- Collaborate with administrators, teachers, families, and related service providers to ensure students receive appropriate supports and services in the least restrictive environment.
- Serve as the Local Educational Agency (LEA) Representative in special education meetings.
- Support building teams in the development of appropriate behavioral support plans.
- Provide student-specific instructional professional development to teachers and teaching assistants.
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Education and Training
- Industries: Education Administration Programs
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