Special Education Coordinator

Essential Job Duties

• Consults with and assists the Education Assessment Coordinator in the procurement of and administration of SOL testing given to HTA students.
• Consults/assists in student scheduling by coordinating courses with students
• Individualized Education Plan (IEP or 504 Plan)
• Serves as the IEP liaison between HTA and local education agencies in providing written information for IEP team
• Ensures IEP due dates, eligibility dates, goals and objectives, progress reports, etc., are being completed and met in a timely manner by Special Education Teachers
• Ensures all student documentation is filed in cumulative folder
• Oversees submission of HTA progress reports to local education agencies
• Reviews the physical copy of the IEP, ISDP and ensures documentation is in student’s cumulative file
• Connects students to agencies (Workforce Development, Department of Rehabilitation Services, Blue Ridge Assisted Living, etc.) to assist with transition plans and post-secondary goals
• Affords assistance with accommodations with on-the-job training experiences
• Consults/assists the administration with a variety of transition activities for HTA's secondary students…i.e. job placements, apprenticeship placements, career exploration field trips and employability skills development
• Visits On-the-Job training sites
• Leads and oversees Element 3 meetings and ensures all components are submitted on time
• Establishes appropriate priorities and uses time efficiently in carrying out his/her job responsibilities
• Affords assistance with the admission process to ensure IEPs/504 Plans meet VDOE and VAISEF regulatory requirements for student admission
• Provides written IEP information for Local Education Agency and is responsible for developing Individualized Instruction Programs
• Attends a minimum of 36 hours per year of professional development training experiences to enhance professional abilities as required by licensure recertification standards

Qualifications

• No less than a master’s degree in special education from an accredited college or university
• At least five years of experience working with student populations in alternative, special education or non-traditional settings and an endorsement in special education general curriculum K-12