Special Education Coordinator

Special Education Coordinator
200 Days, School Year (183 days) plus 17 additional days

• Independent contract
  Director of Pupil Personnel Services

QUALIFICATIONS:Master's Degree
DESE licensure

• Special Education (or related field) & Administrative License
  SEI Endorsement Required

EXPERIENCE:
Three years' classroom teaching experience appropriate to supervisory grade levels of this position; sped or related student services field also appropriate
Prior administrative or team chair experience desired
Strong organizational, communication and management skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Supervises the special education process and procedures from initial referral to eligibility determination to implementation of Individualized Education (IEP) plans.
Assists the Pupil Personnel Director by assuming responsibility for administrative details related to effective and efficient operations of special education programs and services in the district.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures all aspects of compliance and monitoring with IDEA and related special education law, regulation, and policy for students ages 6-22 years, as assigned
Maintains electronic IEP database of all students on assigned caseloads
Chairs IEP Team meetings and acts as the local educational agency (LEA) representative
Defines service/program proposal in the event of a Team disagreement
Oversees the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities, as assigned
Coordinates special education services among teachers and service providers
Develops and delivers formal and informal professional development to special education classroom teachers and paraprofessionals as needed
Supports administrators in the supervision and evaluation of special education professional and/or support staff
Identifies special education staffing needs in conjunction with building administrators through careful assessment of data, programs and personnel
Consistently reviews special education data to make informed decisions to improve student achievement
Establishes effective relationships and communication with families of students with disabilities
Develops and maintains scheduling/servicing of special education students, in conjunction with service providers and special education teachers
Participates in the design, implementation and evaluation of specialized programs under the supervision of the Director
Coordinates DESE's compliance review activities, when appropriate, for assigned caseloads, as part of a System Audit or School Instructional Review
Reports to building staff on DESE initiatives/indicators, audits, and inquiries, as assigned and appropriate to caseload
Assists the Special Education Department in the selection and administration of assessment tools to evaluate students' functional abilities / present levels of performance
Provides actionable feedback to staff members on progress reports and evaluation assessments for accuracy and appropriateness
Fosters collaboration among teachers and paraprofessionals, through regular meetings
Organizes and coordinates MCAS administration relative to accommodations of students with IEPs, as well as those participating in an alternate assessment
Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior at all times and follow the policies and procedures as outlined by the school committee and district administration.
Formulates and provides guidance for ESY services with other members of the Special Education Department.
Performs other duties at the discretion of the Director of Pupil Personnel Services