Program Coordinator

Bucks County Intermediate Unit · Doylestown, PA · 1 wk ago

OTHRFull-time

Job Description

Provide instructional support and program management, act as local education agency representative, and assure appropriate provision of related and other instructional services in a variety of settings.

Essential Functions

Provide coordination and leadership for staff from varied disciplines including teachers, therapists and paraeducators.
Serve as LEA representative at IEP meetings in the absence of the Program Supervisor.
Assist supervisors regarding the placement of students and the transition of students into the programs.
Provide curricular support to staff.
Provide support to staff for documentation and progress monitoring.
Provide support and direction to staff regarding scheduling and other student management issues.
Provide support and direction to professional and paraeducators in the use of technologies for instruction, assessment and data management.
Support staff in the analysis of data that results in modifications of instructional programming and student progress.
Aid supervisors with program initiatives.
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others to problem solve issues related to students within the classroom or itinerant programs.
Participate in the recruitment, interviewing and hiring of staff.

Competencies

Problem Solving
Technical Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Teamwork
Business Acumen
Cost Consciousness
Diversity

Supervisory Responsibility

Evaluates non-professional staff including Occupational and Physical Therapists.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Sit
Use hands
Walk
Reach with hands and arms
Talk or hear
Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Close vision
Distance vision
Color vision
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, 193-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Hours of work are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours are dependent on the needs of the districts. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

N/A

Education And Experience

Master’s degree in Special Education or related field.
PA Department of Education Certification in Special Education, Speech/Language, or School Psychologist.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of special education and early intervention laws and regulations.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate early intervention practice.
Ability to lead and manage large, geographically diverse interdisciplinary service teams.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, families and agency representatives.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required. EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer: The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

Primary Location

US-PA-DOYLESTOWN

Work Locations

Countywide

Job Educational Specialists-Other

Organization Bucks IU

Business Unit

Schedule Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Entry Level

Job Posting

Jul 1, 2026, 10:56:28 AM