Out of District and Special Education Program Coordinator

Qualifications: Advanced Degree (Master''s or CAGS) in Special Education/Administration. Certification in Special Education Administration is required.

Three (3)+ years of successful special education teaching experience required. Ten (3)+ years of successful Special Education Administration experience required. Possesses a genuine desire to work with all students; be sensitive to and skilled in working with a diverse student population.

Job Goals:

• To provide case management and consultation services for the district in the identification, evaluation, and placement of special education students in out-of-district placements, and to provide administrative support to the Wareham Elementary School Special Education team.
• In-depth knowledge of Special Education Law regarding Court-Ordered Placements, Homelessness.
• All paperwork, monitoring, and other related tasks related to the out-of-district caseload
• Ability to search for out-of-district placements for students.
• Ability to provide support to school teams, and build collaborative relationships with Out of District programs, as well as build a strong knowledge of all in-district Special Education programs.
• Coordinate with building administrators and Team Chairs to identify at-risk students.
• Evaluate special education staff in substantially separate programs.
• Knowledge of Problem Resolution and Bureau of Special Education Appeals processes.
• Knowledge of Circuit Breaker and Extraordinary Relief
• Attend all district-recommended training and conferences related to Special Education Law.
• Any other duties assigned by the Director of Student Services or Superintendent.

10 Months: September 1 - June 30 (plus 10 days in August) Individual Contract