Special Education Process Coordinator For 24-25

The Pleasant Hill School District is currently seeking applicants for the position of:

Special Education Process Coordinator

full time for the 2024-2025 school year

The special education process coordinator provides support to staff, parents and students with disabilities. This position will manage the process of special education referrals and evaluations; develop appropriate programming for students from the IEP process through placement; and will ensure provision of a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to all students who qualify for special education. The coordinator ensures compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Special Education or related field, preferred

• Missouri Special Education Certification

• Strong knowledge of special education law and compliance

• Ability to problem solve and make data-driven decisions

• Ability to build positive working relationships with students, parents, and staff

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to handle information with utmost confidentiality

Essential Duties:

• Supervise and coordinate all aspects of special education process

• Participates in building teams in their review of data for the purpose of providing best practice decisions for instruction as well as to support students (RtI, CPI).

• Collaborates with district personnel, other districts, community and state agencies for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.

• Coordinates program components, support needs and material for the purpose of delivering services that conform to federal and state regulations and established district guidelines.

• Facilitates meetings and professional development activities (e.g. department/support meetings, district staff meetings, IEP meetings, conduct reevaluation meetings as necessary, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining programs and services which achieve the district's desired objectives.

• Implements and evaluates special education programs and/or projects for the purpose of carrying out and achieving objectives of the district.

• Manages assigned programs and/or services for the purpose of achieving outcomes in relation to

• program objectives and ensuring conformance with legal and district requirements and provision of services.

• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, data analysis, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.

• Researches a variety of topics in curriculum and instructional practices for the purpose of providing information, recommendations, and/or addressing a variety of program requirements.

• Understands and adheres to all Board policies and procedures.

• Collaborates with district personnel and other districts (e.g. IEPs, referrals, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.

Length of contract: 189 Days

Deadline for Applications: until filled

Interested applicants should:

Complete an application and submit the following documents on the district website www.phr3.org:

• a letter of interest

• a résumé

• evidence of certification

• a transcript

• three (3) current letters of recommendation

The Pleasant Hill R-III School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability or age.