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