Program Coordinator Special Services; SPED

Program Coordinator Special Services (9955 SPED)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job : 5794432

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $154,228 Per Negotiated Agreement

Job Category: Administration >
Director/Coordinator/Manager

1.0 FTE

215 days / 8 hrs per day. There will be 4 furlough days in the  school year resulting in 211 paid days.

Medical, dental, vision, basic long‑term disability, basic life, and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA, and other supplemental benefits. Employees may be eligible for employer‑employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS). EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including sickness, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave.

• Assist in the development and implementation of procedures/processes for Special Services.
• Coordinate curriculum and programs in assigned area(s).
• Maintain a positive relationship with students, staff, parents, and community by modeling respect, cooperation, and professionalism.
• Assist in the implementation of district goals by providing leadership in general and special education.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of inclusive programming and service delivery models for students receiving special education services and multilingual learners.
• Provide ongoing training and/or support for staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge and support of the district vision, mission, and focus.
• Participate on various district committees.
• Serve as a liaison between Special Services Instructional Staff and Special Services Administration.
• Represent the district Special Services program in meetings.
• Communicate concerns/needs progress to Special Services Director.
• Disseminate information to staff in a clear/concise manner.
• Gather information from staff as needed for decision making.
• Assist in the recruitment and hiring of new staff.
• Assist buildings in determining staffing needs and student programming.
• Assist in providing orientation for new staff.
• Establish a set of culturally responsive standard operating procedures, practices, and routines.
• Provide and/or facilitate training of staff with regard to the most effective practices that lead to higher student achievement.
• Assist in the development and implementation of in‑service training programs.
• Participate in the budget process, facilitate preview of instructional materials, and maintain inventories.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with building and district administration.
• Support building teams in planning and maintaining effective service delivery models.
• Assist building teams in maintaining due process.
• Provide technical assistance to principals regarding special education staff (e.g., evaluations).
• Other duties or projects as assigned.
• Develop cultural competence and a commitment to equity in outcomes and opportunities for adults and students.
• Lead for equity towards college and career readiness.
• Nurture a school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity.
• Publicly draw attention to all equity gaps that exist for various groups of students with plans to address their elimination.
• Initiate activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff.
• Support the development and implementation of behavior support systems that increase student access, engagement, safety and participation in the least restrictive environment.
• Assist teams in analyzing behavioral attendance and discipline data to identify trends, address disproportionality, and support equitable student outcomes.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in general education curriculum, inclusive practices, specially designed instruction, and evidence‑based instructional strategies.
• Support staff in implementing effective instructional practices that promote student access, participation, and progress.
• Assist staff with the development and implementation of instructional supports, accommodations, modifications, and specially designed instruction aligned with student needs and state standards.
• Collaborate with building teams…