Special Education Coordinator

LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION COORPORATION

Full Time, Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with on-site responsibilities determined according to program and site needs.

The Lifelong Learning Advantage

At Lifelong Learning, our mission is to support our client schools so they can concentrate on improving educational outcomes and student success. We continue to be a strong, positive force, pioneering the way education is delivered to all students.

Learn more about us at https://llac.org/  

How You Will Make an Impact

The Special Education Program Coordinator will coordinate the implementation of the Special Education Program goals, objectives, and action plans designed to provide and improve the learning opportunities for exceptional students. The coordinator will perform a variety of professional activities involved in the observation, assessment and identification of psychological, behavioral and educational needs of referred or identified students; develop/implement effective interventions, instructional approaches/strategies/methodologies; and consult/collaborate with other school team members in the planning and evaluation of school programs and services to meet the special needs of students.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: This list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Focus on individual and group professional development that will expand and refine the understanding about researched-base effective instruction to support students with disabilities
• Stay current with special education policies and trends by researching new and innovative practices, maintaining professional memberships, attending conferences, and participating in SELPA activities and trainings
• Provide advice and counsel for teachers and principals on matters pertaining to special education
• Develop, implement and conduct in-service training sessions for parents, faculty and staff to enhance educational, developmental and remediation services for students; prepare and deliver oral presentations
• Assist in assuring educational activities for identified students comply with established standards, requirements, laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
• Communicate with school personnel, outside agencies and the public to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns
• Attend/participate in Individual Education Plan (IEP) and various other meetings concerning students with special needs; collaborate with parents, school staff and administrators in the development and implementation of IEPs, Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as required
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrate respect for others
• Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• Knowledge of the fundamental principles and accepted practices, current trends, and research in the field of special education
• Ability to cooperatively collaborate with center staff and instructional departments in a timely, responsive manner to meet business needs and reach company goals
• Ability to employ conflict resolution strategies
• Ability to independently take initiative and work efficiently, exercising reasonable judgment in a fast-paced, multi-task environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use technology effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem-solving skills, while maintaining diplomacy, courtesy, professionalism, and a customer service attitude

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a valid California Clear Education Specialist Teaching or PPS (school psychology) credential
• Master Degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum of five years teaching experience or school psychologist experience
• Three years of site or department leadership, such as program specialist, preferred
• Proficient in software applications (MS Word, Excel) and standard office equipment

TRAVEL: Ability to travel in performance of job duties is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Mental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordination
• Finger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together
• Talking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Average Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Average Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machinery
• Physical Strength: sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, and occasionally exerts up to 10 lbs. of force (almost all office jobs)
• Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required
• Working in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures