Special Education Coordinator - Southborough Public Schools K-8

Department:

Student Support Services

Job Title

K-8 Special Education Coordinator

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

Full Time (200 days), Exempt - Non-Aligned

Reports to:

Student Support Administrator(s)/Principal/Assistant Principal

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):

The Special Education Coordinator serves as a leader for special education for the K-8 schools and is the primary point of contact for matters related to special education law, practices, and procedures.

In this role, the Special Education Coordinator directly supports the Student Support Services staff at the K-8 schools through collaboration and partnership with Principals and Assistant Principals. The position assists the Principals in coordinating and maintaining the development, implementation, and oversight of special education and support services programs, including sub-separate programs.

The Special Education Coordinator models effective IEP Team meeting facilitation and promotes high-quality, consistent practices in IEP development and team processes. In addition, the position serves as a liaison between building-based teams and Central Office Student Support Administrators to ensure alignment, compliance, and effective communication.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree
• DESE license in a special education area or field (special education administrator license preferred)
• Must have a minimum of three years of experience in the field of special education.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience with the TEAM referral process.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of Massachusetts and federal special education regulations.
• Must possess strong organization, communication and conflict management skills.
• Must have efficient time management skills to assist with prioritization of responsibilities and to respond effectively within timelines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of professionals (e.g., administrators, teachers, ESP’s, out of district school contacts, etc.)
• Knowledgeable of MA law related to student discipline as it relates to special education 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Administrative or team chair experience desired
• Experience working in elementary and middle school settings focused on special education
• Training in the new MA IEP process and forms
• Experience in helping support the development of high quality special education programming for middle school-age students

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

Job Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:  

• Facilitate and coordinate the special education referral and evaluation process, IEP development, and student placement to ensure full and timely implementation of all IEPs.
  
  
• Chair IEP Team meetings for initial evaluations and three-year reevaluations.
  
  
• Chair additional IEP Team meetings as needed or as requested.
  
  
• Serve as an active member of Child Study Teams (CST).
  
  
• Serve as an active member of school-based leadership teams.
  
  
• Collaborate with building administrators and the Director of Student Support Services to establish and manage caseloads for special education liaisons and service providers.
  
  
• Assist building administration in the development, coordination, and oversight of special education services.
  
  
• In collaboration with elementary staff, schedule and facilitate transition meetings for students.
  
  
• Serve as a primary point of contact and resource for staff and administrators regarding special education planning and IEP Team meeting processes.

• Provide expertise, guidance, and collaboration related to the implementation of state and federal special education laws and regulations.
  
  
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and families to address questions and concerns related to IEP development and implementation.
  
  
• Work closely with service providers to ensure that all services outlined in students’ IEPs are coordinated, delivered, and monitored.
  
  
• Assist the Director in monitoring compliance with state and federal special education regulations.
  
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services, Building Principals, or designee.

• Consistent and on time attendance is required for the supervision and instruction of the students.

• May assist the Directors of Student Services with with planning, coordination, and running of District Extended School Year Program

• Other duties as needed

*Salary placement is contingent upon experience and Extended School Year responsibilities (full-year position).

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment:  The work environment would be an in-person office or school setting with some afterschool/evening meetings required. Must have reliable transportation to visit multiple sites.

Physical Requirements:   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear.  The employee is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel.  The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.  Vision and hearing correctable to within normal ranges.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.