Coordinator of Special Education- Anticipated

ANTICIPATED

COORDINATOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION (PRE-K-12)

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinator reports and accepts administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Special Education
• Coordinates the Special Education Programs/Services for both district-wide and out of district students
• Implements curriculum and program planning in these programs.
• Primary contact for out of district schools, charter schools and parentally placed students
• Responsible for Special Education Archives
• Provides professional development for special education teachers, related staff in collaboration with other district administrators
• Supports MTSS and other student support initiatives and programs
• Evaluates all Special Education Programs, facilities, curriculum, instructional materials, parent relationships, and best teaching practices to increase student success
• Develops budget recommendations and provides expenditure controls on established budgets for special education
• Keeps informed of all state and federal requirements governing students with disabilities, special education programs and services
• Provides leadership in establishing new programs and improving existing programs
• Supervises the Committee on Special Education and serves as a CPSE and CSE chairperson when needed
• Responsible for the identification, evaluation, and placement of students with disabilities for both district and non district students while providing for a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment
• Responsible for gathering needed information for special education data collection
• Supervises and observes special education teachers, teaching assistants, speech teachers. (including Pre and Post Observation Conferences in accordance with the District's APPR plan)
• Assists in recruitment of staff
• Works collaboratively with coordinators, building administration and directors to ensure consistent Pre-K-12 program