Special Education Coordinator
About the Employer
Overview
Job Title: Secondary Special Education Coordinator - Job Type: Full-time, Salaried - Duration: 12-month
Responsibilities
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• Coach staff in implementing Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in substantially separate and inclusion settings.
• Work with the Director of Pupil Services on program assessment, program review process, and program development.
• Mentor/coach faculty in best practices regarding inclusion.
• Help to maintain the integrity of special education programs throughout the district.
• Assist principals in developing and maintaining an effective special education program consistent with state and federal guidelines.
Essential Skills and Tools
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• Basic knowledge and consistent use of web-based data systems such as ESPED and Aspen.
Additional Responsibilities
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• Assist principals in the transformation of the school culture into a results-oriented collaborative learning community.
• Support principals in the collaborative development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of the school's plan for continuous improvement.
• Ensure implementation of all curriculum, accommodations, and modifications as outlined by IEPs.
Program Coordination
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• Assist Pupil Services Director in planning and implementing a professional development/growth program for teachers and staff.
• Propose special education programming, schedules of classes and extracurricular activities; help schedule courses, students, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
• Understand Medicaid, Edwin, Ewis, and other data collection systems.
Operations and Reporting
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• Assist in coordinating transportation and special education services across the district and in out-of-district settings.
• Assist in reporting and monitoring of special education student outcomes and progress.
• Assist principals and Pupil Services Director in chairing IEP meetings in-district as well as out-of-district; deal with special cases as necessary.
Collaboration and Communication
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• Train and support teachers in using data to drive supports for students in need.
• Serve with parents, faculty, and student groups, as requested, in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.
• Maintain a variety of files; prepare periodic and special reports as required.
Student Needs Assessment
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• Identify the special needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of school system specialists as required.
Regulatory Support
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• Explain and interpret state and federal regulations regarding special education to teachers, parents, pupils, and the community.
Coaching and Continuous Improvement
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• Assist in the planning and implementation of a systematic method of coaching and continuous improvement of special education programs through the use of learning walks, observations, documentation, and follow-up conferences.
• Conduct teacher evaluations for special education teachers and paraprofessionals utilizing the district's educator evaluation platform.
Professionalism and Participation
Maintain and model high standards of professionalism. - Attend and participate in building & district instructional teams. - Attend monthly SEPAC meetings. - Perform related work as required.