Special Education Program Coordinator - Vacancy ID: 147719

The Special Education Program Coordinator serves as a liaison for special education and general education teachers and principals by coordinating and providing direct and indirect program support. The purpose of this position is to assist administration and special education teachers in the development, implementation, program evaluation, and services for students receiving special education services ages 3-21. Essential Job Functions: Develop, implement, and evaluate programming for students with disabilities throughout the district Serve as the liaison between certified staff, administrators, directors, community agencies, families, and non-public school staff in the district and community Participate in the child find process Assist in the facilitation of student management teams including pre-referral Serve as LEA rep at IEP meetings as designated by the Director of Student Services Provide professional development for special education and general education teachers and teacher assistants Review changes/updates in process and procedures with special education teachers Mentor new special education teachers in evaluation procedures, IEP writing, and best practices for special education programming In conjunction with Director of Student Services, review IEPs for due process compliance Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Student Services Special Skills Required: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals Knowledge of College and Career Ready IEPs compliance requirements Expertise in the special education evaluation process from pre-referral to qualification Excellent interpersonal skills Strong organizational and time management skills Knowledge of Professional Learning Communities Ability to problem solve and make quick decisions Excellent written and verbal skills Required license Number: Cross-Categorical (1801), Emotional Behavioral Disorders (1830), Learning Disabilities (1811), and/or Intellectual Disabilities (1810) REPORT TO: Amber Kulig, Director of Student Services Bachelor's degree in education; masters degree in special education preferred Internal applicants submit a letter of interest to Amber Kulig