Anticipated Special Education Coordinator

MARION CITY SCHOOLS

Marion, Ohio

June 16, 2026

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Anticipated Opening for the 2026-27 School Year

  
Title:                                    

Anticipated Special Education Coordinator         
 
Department:                        

Administration/Coordinator
 
Responsible To:                   

Assistant Superintendent of Academics/Special Education Director

Contract:

224 days per year

Salary:

Commensurate with experience and administrative salay schedule.

Salary is dependent upon education and experience.
 
Qualifications:                     

1.  Master's degree or higher

2.  Minumum 3 years teaching experience and experience as Special Education Department Head

3.  Must hold a Special Education License

4.  Experience writing IEP/ETR's

5.  Experience with RIT or MTSS processes

6.  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

 
Job Goal:

The Student Services/Special Education Coordinator assists in planning, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring special education programs and services across the district. The Coordinator ensures compliance with federal and state laws, supports building administrators and intervention teams, facilitates effective special education programming, and promotes positive educational outcomes for students with disabilities.  The Coordinator serves as a liaison among schools, families, and community agencies while supporting district initiatives related to special education, intervention services, and inclusive educational practices.                                    
 
Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing district special education programs and initiatives.
• Coordinate special education services and support across district buildings.
• Support the development and implementation of district procedures related to special education.
• Monitor program effectiveness and recommend improvements to services and instructional practices to the Director of Special Education.
• Collaborate with principals and district administrators to ensure consistent implementation of special education programs.
• Assist with planning for staffing, service delivery, and student programming needs.
• Monitor compliance with the requirements of the:
• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Review IEPs, Evaluation Team Reports (ETRs), and other special education documentation for compliance and quality.
• Assist with district monitoring activities, audits, and corrective action plans.
• Provide guidance to staff regarding IEP development and implementation.
• Assist with complex IEP meetings and problem-solving discussions.
• Support transition planning for students moving between programs, buildings, and postsecondary settings.
• Promote inclusive practices and access to the general education curriculum.
• Assist with state testing coordination (e.g., AASCD)
• Assist with collection, analysis, and reporting of special education data.
• Support state and federal reporting requirements.
• Serve as a resource for families regarding special education services and procedures.
• Support efforts to build collaborative relationships with families and stakeholders.
• Coordinate and facilitate professional development related to special education compliance, instructional practices, and district procedures.
• Assist with maintaining inventories of special education materials and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

 Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Maintain appropriate licenses/endorsements and training hours as required.
• Comply with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Adhere to all standards established by the Ohio Department of Education for Licensed Educators.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain knowledge of academic area, teaching methodology and strategies to engage students.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

 Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgement.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Attends meetings, professional development and serves on staff committees as required.
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.
• Refer suspected cases of child abuse immediately to the appropriate child protective services/law enforcement agency as mandated by state law and Board of Education policy.
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect district equipment, materials and facilities.
• Ensure students safety.

 Note:  The above lists are not ranked in order of importance.

Conduct:

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

 
Evaluation:           

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Marion City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the Marion City Schools Board of Education that the best qualified applicant shall be selected for each position without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, political affiliation, disabling or military status. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to participate in activities involved in the position or program for which application has been made.

*This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent of Marion City Schools. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in being considered for this position, you must apply on the Marion City School’s website prior to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026.  Here is the link to apply

https://marioncityschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

If you have questions, contact Assistant Superintendent of Academics, Dr. Garilee Ogden, via email.  gogden@mcspresidents.org