Communication Skills, Educational Administration, Faculty Administration, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Special Education, Student Services, Team Player, Training/Teaching, United States Public Health Service
Special Education Building Coordinator
The Portsmouth NH School Department is seeking a special education building coordinator excited to join our professional learning community. Successful candidates will evidence a passion for teaching and learners, demonstrate an ability to collaborate with colleagues as part of a team, and possess a strong commitment to academic excellence for all students. The Portsmouth School Department offers a generous benefits package that includes medical & dental insurance, professional development opportunities, and more! Pay rate: Per negotiated teacher's contract + Coordinator Stipend + 10 extra days
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain compliance with State and Federal special education statues in all paperwork and processes
- Be resourceful, creative and forward thinking in leading the department to develop and implement new learning opportunities that improve student achievement and well-being for students with disabilities
- Communicate, collaborate and problem solve effectively with students, families and staff
- Facilitate opportunities for professional development to faculty and administration on such topics as applicable laws and regulations and procedures, effective teaching and learning strategies for special education students, student engagement and other pertinent topics
Qualifications:
- Minimum Required Qualifications - Master's Degree in Special Education
- NH certification or certifiable in Special Education
- Administration certification preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in special education programs
- Must meet Highly Qualified Teacher requirements
- Working knowledge of special education laws and procedures
- Experience with conducting and interpreting evaluations
- Strong communication/collaboration skills
- Ability to collaborate and effectively problem solve with students, families and staff
- Knowledge of differentiating instruction an meeting the needs of diverse learners
- Facilitate opportunities for professional development to faculty and administration regarding applicable laws, regulations and procedures, effective teaching and learning strategies for special education students, student engagement and other pertinent topics