SPECIAL EDUCATION COODINATOR - SCHOLARSHIPS & NPSS

About the role

This position serves as the liaison between Columbus City Schools Special Education Department and non-public school providers, collaborating to ensure appropriate special education services for parentally placed students. The role is responsible for developing IEPs, representing the district at IEP meetings, and monitoring student progress in compliance with state and federal requirements. Additionally, the position oversees documentation and approvals through the SAFE system for non-public providers.

Responsibilities

• Support Special Education service delivery
• Collaborate with scholarship and non-public providers
• Serve as liaison between Columbus City Schools and non-public providers
• Write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Attend IEP meetings as the district representative
• Conduct progress monitoring for students with disabilities who are parentally placed
• Complete progress reporting for students with disabilities who are parentally placed
• Monitor SAFE accounts for non-public schools, including document upload and approval
• Collaborate with parents and service providers to ensure efficient and timely completion of IEP documentation

Requirements

• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Special Education
• Experience: Five (5) or more years of successful teaching experience in a special education classroom or comparable experience; Licensure/Certification: Possession of a valid Ohio teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) with certification as an Intervention Specialist, including Mild/Moderate (K–12), Moderate/Intensive (K–12), Primary (P–5), or other appropriate special education licensure area.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Knowledge of Ohio Learning Standards and Ohio Learning Standards–Extended, and their application to instructional programming; Knowledge of special education policies, procedures, and legal requirements, including IDEA and related local, state, and federal regulations; Knowledge of effective behavior management strategies and positive behavioral interventions; Knowledge of district initiatives, priorities, and expectations as communicated by the Office of Accelerated and Extended Learning; Knowledge of and experience implementing data-driven instructional practices, progress monitoring, and intervention strategies to support student achievement and growth
• Skills: Skill in collecting, analyzing, and utilizing student performance data to inform instruction and interventions; Skill in producing and maintaining accurate and timely special education documentation, including IEPs, ETRs, FBAs, BIPs, progress reports, and related compliance materials; Skill in implementing low tech communication strategies with fidelity and engaging in required professional development to support implementation
• Abilities: Ability to implement specially designed instruction aligned with IEP goals and student needs; Ability to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal special education requirements and timelines; Ability to remain current on district initiatives and procedural guidance through review of official district and coordinator communications; Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, school staff, and multidisciplinary teams; Ability to adapt instruction, communication, and support to meet the needs of diverse learners; Ability to meet all local, state, and federal compliance requirements, including timelines related to IEPs, ETRs, and special education documentation; Ability to support students with mild to moderate or moderate to intensive learning, behavioral, and social emotional needs within both general education and specialized settings

Benefits

Regular and reliable attendance is essential to meet instructional and compliance responsibilities.

Pay

$57,862 - $107,481

Schedule

N/A

Additional Comments Or Requirements

Position is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement and Columbus City Schools Board of Education policies. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability.