Special Education Coordinator
South Kingstown Public Schools
4 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Wakefield, Rhode Island, United States
JOB TITLE: ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR
South Kingstown School District is currently accepting applications for a Special Education Coordinator (Elementary). South Kingstown is a proud Professional Learning Community built upon collaborative leadership, 21st-century deep learning competencies, while developing a culture of equity, openness, and sharing of ideas. Working together, the South Kingstown School District provides the foundation for an exceptional educational experience. We are committed to working in partnership with families and the entire community to educate ALL of our children. Few school districts can offer what the South Kingstown School District can. The excellence and variety of programs offered by our schools, along with the quality of life in South Kingstown, make our community of South Kingstown a wonderful place to learn, work, and live.
Essential Duties:
The Coordinator of Special Education is responsible for the supervision of special education staff. The Coordinator may serve as the LEA representative at Evaluation Team Meetings and IEP Team meetings, and works with the Building Administrator and Director of Pupil Personnel Services to ensure that the provision of special education and related services to students with Individual Education Programs (IEP) is provided. The Coordinator of Special Education fosters collaboration in the department and recognizes the accomplishments of departmental members. Depth of knowledge regarding special education law, processes, and procedures, exceptional leadership, and communication skills are paramount.
1. Assists in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of special education personnel
2. Works with the leadership team to identify/organize professional development needs and activities for the school community, in addition to participating in relevant professional development opportunities
3. Works with building leadership team(s), Instructional Coordinator(s), and the Director of Pupil Personnel Services to develop and implement efficient and effective service delivery models reflecting best practice
4. Fosters collaboration between special education and general education as it pertains to teaching, learning, and assessment
5. Works with the Building Administrator and Director of Pupil Personnel Services to develop an annual budget for special education personnel and expenditures in collaboration with the Instructional Coordinator (s)
6. Assists in the preparation and revision of school documents (Program of Studies, Student Handbook, etc.) in conjunction with the Building Administrators and Instructional Coordinator(s).
7. Collaborates with building administrators and Instructional Coordinator(s) to prepare the state testing administration schedule and assists with accommodation needs for students with IEPs
8. Meets regularly with building administration and other Instructional Coordinator(s) on the Leadership Team to address short and long-term needs
9. Aids in developing school policies in collaboration with the Instructional Coordinator(s) and building administrators
10. Support programming development and instructional improvement in collaboration with the Instructional Coordinator(s) and building administrators
11. Works with the Building Administrator, Instructional Coordinator(s), and School Counselors in preparing for course registration and to develop student and special education staff schedules
12. Plans for and contributes to effective transitions for new students and their families.
13. Assigns caseloads to special educators
14. Communicates effectively with parents and staff
15. Coordinates Evaluation Team agendas and paperwork
16. Completes educational evaluations of students
17. Ensures that IEPs meet all regulatory and district standards, are written to reflect best practices, reflect high-quality programming, and are implemented with fidelity
18. Maintains electronic files in the special education platform
19. Provide coaching and feedback to special education staff regarding processes and programming related to special education
20. Supervise special education staff to ensure the district complies with all federal and state regulations related to special education
21. Assumes other duties as assigned by the Building Admin and/or Director of Pupil Personnel Services
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THE POSITION REQUIREMENTS
•Special Education Certification required.
•Collaborates well with colleagues of diverse backgrounds on pedagogical approaches, curricular alignment, and instructional strategies.
•Support a vision that reflects an ALL STUDENTS classroom program.
•Knowledge of curriculum, standards, and performance assessments.
•Demonstrates knowledge of Federal and State Regulations governing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
•Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Screening Committee or Superintendent may find appropriate.
•Demonstrated ability in using technology to support teaching & learning.
•Demonstrated ability with planning, coordinating & validating instructional innovation efforts.
'Ability to work well with colleagues, parents, students, & administrators.
•Demonstrate exemplary oral & written communication & listening skills
•Strong interpersonal skills.
•Positive attitude.
•Successful interview.
•Current Fingerprint-Based National BCI Check
*Salary and benefits established by the collective bargaining agreement between the South Kingstown School Committee and NEA South Kingstown. FTE Allocation: 1.0 FTE, with $5000 Stipend
Work Year: School Year plus 8 days
South Kingstown School District is currently accepting applications for a Special Education Coordinator (Elementary). South Kingstown is a proud Professional Learning Community built upon collaborative leadership, 21st-century deep learning competencies, while developing a culture of equity, openness, and sharing of ideas. Working together, the South Kingstown School District provides the foundation for an exceptional educational experience. We are committed to working in partnership with families and the entire community to educate ALL of our children. Few school districts can offer what the South Kingstown School District can. The excellence and variety of programs offered by our schools, along with the quality of life in South Kingstown, make our community of South Kingstown a wonderful place to learn, work, and live.
Essential Duties:
The Coordinator of Special Education is responsible for the supervision of special education staff. The Coordinator may serve as the LEA representative at Evaluation Team Meetings and IEP Team meetings, and works with the Building Administrator and Director of Pupil Personnel Services to ensure that the provision of special education and related services to students with Individual Education Programs (IEP) is provided. The Coordinator of Special Education fosters collaboration in the department and recognizes the accomplishments of departmental members. Depth of knowledge regarding special education law, processes, and procedures, exceptional leadership, and communication skills are paramount.
1. Assists in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of special education personnel
2. Works with the leadership team to identify/organize professional development needs and activities for the school community, in addition to participating in relevant professional development opportunities
3. Works with building leadership team(s), Instructional Coordinator(s), and the Director of Pupil Personnel Services to develop and implement efficient and effective service delivery models reflecting best practice
4. Fosters collaboration between special education and general education as it pertains to teaching, learning, and assessment
5. Works with the Building Administrator and Director of Pupil Personnel Services to develop an annual budget for special education personnel and expenditures in collaboration with the Instructional Coordinator (s)
6. Assists in the preparation and revision of school documents (Program of Studies, Student Handbook, etc.) in conjunction with the Building Administrators and Instructional Coordinator(s).
7. Collaborates with building administrators and Instructional Coordinator(s) to prepare the state testing administration schedule and assists with accommodation needs for students with IEPs
8. Meets regularly with building administration and other Instructional Coordinator(s) on the Leadership Team to address short and long-term needs
9. Aids in developing school policies in collaboration with the Instructional Coordinator(s) and building administrators
10. Support programming development and instructional improvement in collaboration with the Instructional Coordinator(s) and building administrators
11. Works with the Building Administrator, Instructional Coordinator(s), and School Counselors in preparing for course registration and to develop student and special education staff schedules
12. Plans for and contributes to effective transitions for new students and their families.
13. Assigns caseloads to special educators
14. Communicates effectively with parents and staff
15. Coordinates Evaluation Team agendas and paperwork
16. Completes educational evaluations of students
17. Ensures that IEPs meet all regulatory and district standards, are written to reflect best practices, reflect high-quality programming, and are implemented with fidelity
18. Maintains electronic files in the special education platform
19. Provide coaching and feedback to special education staff regarding processes and programming related to special education
20. Supervise special education staff to ensure the district complies with all federal and state regulations related to special education
21. Assumes other duties as assigned by the Building Admin and/or Director of Pupil Personnel Services
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THE POSITION REQUIREMENTS
•Special Education Certification required.
•Collaborates well with colleagues of diverse backgrounds on pedagogical approaches, curricular alignment, and instructional strategies.
•Support a vision that reflects an ALL STUDENTS classroom program.
•Knowledge of curriculum, standards, and performance assessments.
•Demonstrates knowledge of Federal and State Regulations governing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
•Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Screening Committee or Superintendent may find appropriate.
•Demonstrated ability in using technology to support teaching & learning.
•Demonstrated ability with planning, coordinating & validating instructional innovation efforts.
'Ability to work well with colleagues, parents, students, & administrators.
•Demonstrate exemplary oral & written communication & listening skills
•Strong interpersonal skills.
•Positive attitude.
•Successful interview.
•Current Fingerprint-Based National BCI Check
*Salary and benefits established by the collective bargaining agreement between the South Kingstown School Committee and NEA South Kingstown. FTE Allocation: 1.0 FTE, with $5000 Stipend
Work Year: School Year plus 8 days