Special Education Coordinator - High School Part Time

DISTRICT:                    Hooksett                                                                                                                                                                                            
POSITION:                   Special Education Coordinator - High School   Part time/ 3 days per week                                                                                                                                                                                      
SUPERVISOR:             Director of Student Services                                                                                    
                                                                                                        
POSITION GOAL:                                                                                                        
    Liaison between the district and out-of-district high schools utilized by district students.                                                                                                    
                                                                                                        
QUALIFICATIONS:                                                                                                        
    Education:                Minimum of Bachelor's Degree                                                                                    
    Certification:                NH Department of Education Special Education certification required; special education administration preferred, but not required                                                                                    
    Experience:                Three years prior case management experience preferred                                                                                    
    Criminal Record Check:        Required per NH RSA 189:13-a                                                                
    Pre-Employment Medical Exam:   Required per NH RSA 200:36 and 275:3                                                                
                                                                                                        
EVALUATION:                                                                                                        
    Performance of position responsibilities will be evaluated annually in accordance with the approved administrative procedure for staff evaluation.                                                                                                    
                                                                                                        
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:                                                                                                        
1.    Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional literature, policies, and government regulations.                                                                                                    
2.    Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.                                                                                                    
3.    Ability to write reports and correspondence.                                                                                                    
4.    Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, staff, parents, and the general public.                                                                                                    
5.    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.                                                                                                    
6.    Ability to apply knowledge of current educational research, theory, and data.                                                                                                    
7.    Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw conclusions.                                                                                                    
8.    Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and board policies.                                                                                                    
9.    Ability to maintain confidentiality.                                                                                                    
10.    Ability to work independently.                                                                                                    
11.    Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.                                                                                                    
12.    Standing:            Occasional                                        Lifting:                Infrequent / Occasional                                
    Walking:            Frequent                                        Reaching:                Infrequent / Occasional                                
    Sitting:            Occasional                                        Push/Pull:                Infrequent / Occasional                                
    Driving:            Frequent                                        Bend/Stoop:                Infrequent / Occasional                                
                                                                                                        
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                                                                        
1.    Coordination of the transition of 8th grade students to high school(s) including meeting with students, parents, and high school representatives.                                                                                                    
2.    Oversee the development and implementation of student IEP and 504 plans.                                                                                                    
3.    Oversee all special education/504 procedures and paperwork per state and federal law(s)                                                                                                    
4.    Maintain professional relationships with high school guidance counselors, case managers, administrators, and faculty regarding student progress, scheduling, discipline, and program development.                                                                                                    
5.    Work with private agencies in the development of post-secondary transition services.                                                                                                    
6.    Facilitate all new special education referrals and triannual evaluations for students in grades 9-12.                                                                                                    
7.    Represent the school district as the LEA in all meetings.                                                                                                    
8.    Represent the school district in juvenile court proceedings and therapeutic placements.                                                                                                    
9.    This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor(s).                                                                                                    
 

START DATE: 7/1/2026
SCHEDULE:  Part time, three days per week
PAY:  Commensurate on experience
UNION: non-union
BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Sick/Personal, Flexible Spending

TO APPLY: Apply here, with your application, resume, cover letter, reference letters, and transcripts. Please direct any questions to Kristen Bourgeault, HR Director, at kbourgeault@sau15.net