Special Education Coordinator

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Job Title: Special Education Coordinator - Job Description: Special Education Coordinator - Work Schedule: 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 follows 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