Special Education Coordinator

id='p17675_46152'>Special Education Coordinator JobID: 17675

Position Type:

Building Administration/Coordinator

Date Posted:

8/6/2026

Location:

Administrative Offices

District:

Berkley School District Additional Information: Show/Hide

Position: Special Education Coordinator

Unit Affiliation: Association of Berkley Administrators (ABA)

Salary and Benefits: Per the Association of Berkley Administrators (ABA) Agreement, Salary Schedule A36

Calendar: 44 week position, beginning of the 2026-27 School Year

Position Overview - Berkley Schools is seeking a dynamic and experienced Special Education Coordinator to join our leadership team. The Special Education Coordinator plays a critical administrative role in overseeing the implementation of special education programs and Section 504, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, supporting staff development, and promoting inclusive practices across the district. This position is ideal for an instructional leader with a strong background in special education and a passion for equity, collaboration, and systems-level support for students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or related field required
• Valid state administrative certification (e.g., School Administrator, Supervisor of Special Education) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in special education (teaching, consulting, or administrative experience)
• Demonstrated knowledge of IDEA, FAPE, LRE, and MTSS
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with diverse student populations and promoting equity in education

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to special education teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, and building administrators.
• Ensure compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and state-specific regulations regarding special education services.
• Oversee the Extended School Year (ESY) program, assists staff/provides PL on qualification areas, helps to gather and analyze data, summer staffing
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of IEPs and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Coordinate and lead IEP meetings, especially for complex cases.
• Conducts random IEP compliance reviews
• Analyze data to monitor student progress and program effectiveness; make informed recommendations for improvement.
• Oversees/reviews/attends initial elementary 504 meetings. Develops a consistent process for initial 504s.
• Assist in the continued development of a strong Secondary MTSS system
• Supports building paras by providing coaching and Professional Learning
• Serve as a liaison between schools, families, community agencies, and the district office.
• Assist in hiring, mentoring, and evaluating special education staff as appropriate.
• Facilitate professional development and training related to special education laws, instructional strategies, and inclusive practices.
• Collaborate with general education leadership to promote a continuum of services in the least restrictive environment.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Until FIlled

District Vision

Our inclusive culture will inspire, empower and lead all learners to realize their full potential and make a positive difference in their future and community.

Commitment

The Berkley School District is committed to keeping diversity, equity and inclusion at the forefront of its goal of creating an environment where all staff, students and community members feel a sense of belonging.

Per School Safety Legislation, each individual, who is either employed full-time or part-time, or is assigned to regularly and continuously work under contract, shall be fingerprinted for the purpose of performing a criminal history background check. Prior to employment, the selected candidate must complete the fingerprinting process at the applicant's expense.

Berkley School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, height, weight or any disability in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973