Special Education Coordinator

Title:Special Education Coordinator

Reports to:  Director of Special Education

Position Summary:The Special Education Coordinator demonstrates a commitment to learning for all students by providing support and professional development to Special Education  providers on Individual Education Plan development, specially designed instruction, and ensuring services for students with exceptionalities are delivered in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education and Improvement Act. 

Qualifications:

Required:

1. Masters Degree in Special Education, School Psychology or related field
2. Building Level Leadership certification 
3. Valid Kansas license from KSDE 
4. All required documents, including copy of license, on file at the district office
5. Demonstrated knowledge of methods of effective instruction
6. Desire and ability to work with students and staff
7. A willingness to cooperate with and follow the directions of the director of special education
8. The ability and willingness to communicate with parents
9. Ability to plan, organize, and see that activities are completed
10. Proficient in data collection and reporting
11. Excellent written and oral skills
12. Proficient in Microsoft and Google applications     

Essential Functions:

• Assist in coordination and implementation of staff development and orientation.
• Monitor and implement program compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations.
• Review IEPs to ensure IDEIA compliance.
• Provide appropriate guidelines, consultation, and coordinative support to facilitate the IEP process and procedures, as well as research-based instructional tools and practices, for staff.
• Attend IEP meetings as necessary for insuring consistency of student placement, observation of staff performance, and general process oversight.
• Develop and maintain a knowledge base of assessment, curriculum, and instruction, and their potential impact on special education through continued professional development.
• Provide instructional and IEP mentoring to certified staff.
• Assist in the evaluation of special education programs and staff. 
• Assist with the completion of reports and file reviews to meet state compliance.
• Maintain adequate records for completing required reports for all state and federal agencies.
• Act as liaison between director and the building teams regarding special education functions, including participation in team meetings and administrative meetings.
• Keep informed of all legal requirements governing special education.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with general education administrators and teachers. 
• Provides training and technical assistance to special education service providers, support staff and building administrators on all aspects of case management: Use of computer systems for the special education process, IEP development, progress reports, the development and completion of prior written notices, and parent communication.
• Maintains accurate special education records and monitors the submission of student data to the SpedPro system to meet state and federal data reporting requirements.
• Assists with the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of special education staff.
•  Supervises and evaluates special education staff following district policies and procedures.
• Works closely with building administrators to investigate and resolve concerns regarding special education staff.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education and/or District Superintendents.

Physical Requirements: Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in the work environment. Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job is required.

1. Must have physical stamina to maintain job responsibilities.
2. Requires occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and turning.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Term of Employment:10.5 months

Evaluation: Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

*The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

**The Basehor-Linwood School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, or religion in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.