Early Childhood Special Ed Coordinator

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Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator/Team Leader

Job Title (for context): early childhood special education coordinator/team leader

Responsible to: Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

Evaluated by: Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Building Principal

Primary Functions:
- Coordinate all aspects of special education programming for preschool and kindergarten at the Early Childhood Education Center and share a broader district vision for special education services.

Qualifications:

A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Licensed as a Special Education Administrator, or credentials to satisfy certification requirements for the State of Massachusetts.
Experience working and/or teaching in an early childhood environment
Successful experience as a Special Educator or related service provider including chairing of meetings, performing cognitive, achievement, and transition assessments using a variety of standardized protocols.
Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal regulations for special education.
Comprehensive knowledge of regulations and procedures stipulated in the American Disabilities Act (ADA) with emphasis on Section 504.
Knowledge of community agencies serving students with disabilities.
Ability to oversee, support, and evaluate a continuum of special education programs and services designed to meet the requirements set forth by federal and state legislation for educating students with disabilities.

Superior organizational and interpersonal skills; strong ability to work collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, parents/guardians, and others in the delivery of effective services and the resolution of problems.

Successful completion of QBS/SafetyCare training preferred.

Major Responsibilities:

1.0 Oversight and Coordination of Special Education Programs and Services
- Provide direct oversight and supervision of building-based special education programs, early childhood; models high-caliber instructional practices.
- Provide consultation and leadership regarding transition, early intervention, special education, related services.
- Collaborate with professional staff regarding their specific special education responsibilities.
- Provide consultation and support related to program, staff, and/or student concerns.
- Collaborate with and advise special education staff regarding their specific teaching and regulatory responsibilities.
- Ensure regulatory compliance for all desk monitoring, maintain building-based students records, and review all IEPs.
- For students with identified disabilities, participate and support in required procedures for state and/or district-wide assessments.
- Participate and support in required administrative procedures related to the enrollment and placement of special education students.

Details:

1.0 Oversight and Coordination of Special Education Programs and Services
- Provide direct oversight and supervision of building-based special education programs, early childhood; models high-caliber instructional practices.
- Provide consultation and leadership regarding transition, early intervention, special education, related services.
- Collaborate with professional staff regarding their specific special education responsibilities.
- Provide consultation and support related to program, staff, and/or student concerns.
- Collaborate with and advise special education staff regarding their specific teaching and regulatory responsibilities.
- Ensure regulatory compliance for all desk monitoring, maintain building-based students records, and review all IEPs.
- For students with identified disabilities, participate and support in required procedures for state and/or district-wide assessments.
- Participate and support in required administrative procedures related to the enrollment and placement of special education students.