Special Education Coord

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Washington, DC, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

ST. COLETTA OF GREATER WASHINGTON CLASS SPECIFICATION

Under general supervision of the IEP & Assessment Director, the Special Education Coordinator (SEC) is responsible for the overall operation of the assigned age group, which consists of multiple classrooms. Duties focus on serving as Principal’s Designee at Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, working with assigned teachers, therapists, staff, and students to achieve IEP goals and objectives, providing training and support to teachers in assessing student present levels and developing appropriate IEP goals/objectives, and ensuring all aspects of an IEP is effectively implemented.

SEC’s will also ensure data collection is accurately documented, and review all progress reports and provide feedback to teachers. SEC is also responsible for providing input for teacher performance evaluations and training staff in effective data collection procedures. They will also work closely with the administration to ensure school goals are met and provide support in preparing for school reviews.

Other important aspects of the job are ensuring the safety and well-being of students through positive behavior supports and implementation of positive behavior support plans, supporting students and staff during crisis behavior incidents, and assisting in supervision of students in all settings of the school and in the community for school events/activities.

In accordance with the federal wage-hour laws, this is a salaried position and is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime pay requirements.

Successful performance on the job requires following safety guidelines and policies to reduce accident or injury to self or students, school dress standards, proper attendance and leave policies, and compliance with other policies set forth in the Employee Handbook. Creativity, initiative and effective problem solving is also important to the success of the incumbent.

• Review and act as Principal’s designee for all IEPs of students assigned to House.
• Provide updated database information to the IEP/Assessment Coordinator as needed such as re-evaluation dates, related services, etc.
• Oversee student programming and provide training to support IEP development, teaching practices, and accurate data collection.
• Oversee the maintenance of student data books and conduct trainings as needed.
• Assist assigned teachers in developing functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, or other reports (ESY, justification for one-to-one, etc.) as needed.
• Prepare quarterly progress reports.
• Ensure completion of regular Student Accommodation Team meetings.
• Support the program administration team in meeting school goals and assist in school review processes.
• Provide input for classroom teacher evaluations.
• Ensure teachers adhere to timelines and due dates for tasks related to the IEP process, school goals, state testing, and assessment procedures.
• Temporarily support with teaching responsibilities if needed as detailed in the Teacher job description
• Act as liaison for any visitors to the assigned house (psychologists, LEAs, observers.).
• Provide support and supervision to students during emergency drills, assemblies, and other environments in the school and community setting.
• Work with AHA’s to ensure there is adequate staffing support throughout the day.
• Assist administration with…