Special Education Coordinator (K-12) - ELA/Math

The Special Education Coordinator - ELA/Math supports students and special education teachers with mild/moderate disabilities in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across various special education settings within the district.

Organizational Support

• Organize professional development for special education teachers.
• Provide coaching to special education teachers on developing Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) and conducting IEP eligibility meetings.
• Support school teams in ensuring compliance with Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) federal regulations and Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Special Education Rules.
• Coach special education teachers on district-approved ELA and mathematics curriculum and assessment measures.
• Provide ideas for data collection and progress monitoring on IEP literacy and mathematics goals.
• Participate in district-level Professional Learning Committees (PLCs) and collaborate with general education and other district-level committees.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Maintain standards of professional conduct and lead improvements in student learning.
• Show expertise in Utah Core Standards, Proficiency-Based Learning, and the use of technology to enhance student learning.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Establish and maintain collaborative, positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Display effective multi-tasking and time management skills.

Qualifications

• A valid Professional Educator License from the Utah State Board of Education with a Special Education License Area of Concentration, or an equivalent license in another state or country.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a licensed special education position.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Expertise with IDEA, USBE Special Education Rules, and LRBI manual.
• Knowledge of Utah Core Standards and Proficiency-Based Learning.
• Proficiency with technology to enhance student learning.

Physical Demands

• Extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Regularly speaks and hears.
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and stooping.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision.
• Lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 20 pounds.