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Special Education Coordinator

Pittsylvania County Schools
2 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Chatham, Virginia, United States
$69,988.92 - $96,584.73 USD yearly

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION TITLE:   Special Education Coordinator

 

FLSA:   Exempt

 

REPORTS TO:  Assistant Superintendent for Support Services

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Twelve-month employee

 

SUPERVISES:  Special Education programs and procedures in assigned areas and Division 

                        schools                 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

         REQUIRED:

  • Hold a Master's or Advanced Degree with a Postgraduate Professional License
  • Demonstrate proficiency with the special education process
  • Demonstrate success in special education teaching assignments across multiple grade levels, instructional settings, and disability categories

 

PREFERRED:

  • Endorsement in Administration and Supervision 
  • Endorsement in Special Education 
  • Demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by school and/or Division-level duties   
  • Broad knowledge base of educational assessment tools, intervention strategies, and specialized programming
  • Extensive knowledge of Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports (VTSS) and               
  • Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS)
  • Experience with the Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) process and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) development
  • Experience with the Community Services Act (CSA), and private day and residential placement determinations

FOCUS:    The Special Education Coordinator(s) will provide support to administrators, special education and general education teachers, and families related to the special education process.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

  • Provide special education support for administration, special education teachers, and general education teachers in assigned schools
  • Coordinate special education programming as directed by the Assistant Superintendent for Support Services
  • Communicate and provide oversight for special education procedures and protocols
  • Serve as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative in special education meetings
  • Ensure Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) compliance in all areas of responsibility
  • Conduct achievement assessment, develop related reports, and attend eligibility meetings
  • Provide staff support for Individualized Education Program (IEP) development
  • Provide professional development for school staff, as needed, in assigned areas
  • Collaborate with Support Services staff to address areas of need
  • Abide by State statutes, School Board policies and regulations

 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform other duties, as assigned, by the Assistant Superintendent for Support Services

SALARY RANGE: $69,988.92-$96,584.73

 

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Pittsylvania County Schools reserves the right to fill positions pursuant to School Board Policy GBN, Staff Hiring Procedures.