Special Education Coordinator

Starting Date: Immediately

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Coordinator

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Support Services

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month employee

SUPERVISES: Special Education programs and procedures in assigned areas and Division schools

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• Hold a Master's or Advanced Degree with a Postgraduate Professional License
• Demonstrate proficiency with the special education process
• Demonstrate success in special education teaching assignments across multiple grade levels, instructional settings, and disability categories

PREFERRED:

• Endorsement in Administration and Supervision
• Endorsement in Special Education
• Demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by school and/or Division- level duties
• Broad knowledge base of educational assessment tools, intervention strategies, and specialized programming
• Extensive knowledge of Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports (VTSS) and
• P ositive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS)
• Experience with the Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) process and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) development
• Experience with the Community Services Act (CSA), and private day and residential placement determinations

FOCUS: The Special Education Coordinator(s) will provide support to administrators, special education and general education teachers, and families related to the special education process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide special education support for administration, special education teachers, and general education teachers in assigned schools
• Coordinate special education programming as directed by the Assistant Superintendent for Support Services
• Communicate and provide oversight for special education procedures and protocols
• Serve as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative in special education meetings
• Ensure Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) compliance in all areas of responsibility
• Conduct achievement assessment, develop related reports, and attend eligibility meetings
• Provide staff support for Individualized Education Program (IEP) development
• Provide professional development for school staff, as needed, in assigned areas
• Collaborate with Support Services staff to address areas of need
• Abide by State statutes, School Board policies and regulations

OTHER

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties, as assigned, by the Assistant Superintendent for Support Services

SALARY RANGE: $69,988.92-$96,584.73

PLEASE NOTE:

• Pittsylvania County Schools reserves the right to fill positions pursuant to School Board Policy GBN, Staff Hiring Procedures.

Position Type: Full-Time

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