Special Education Coordinator (K-12) ELA/Math - External Applicants Only

Job Summary

The Special Education Coordinator - ELA/Math is responsible for supporting students, and teachers of students, with mild/moderate disabilities in the subject areas of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics in various special education settings throughout the district.

Essential Functions

• Organize professional development for special education teachers.
• Provide coaching to special education teachers on developing Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) and how to conduct IEP eligibility meetings.
• Provide support to school teams to ensure compliance with Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) federal regulations and Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Special Education Rules.
• Provide coaching to 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 committee meetings in collaboration with general education and other district level committees.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills, strong organizational and time management skills, and problem-solving strategies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills that faster supportive interaction among professionals, parents, paraeducators, and students.
• Maintain the standards of professional conduct and provide leadership to improve student learning.
• Excellent understanding of the IDEA, USBE Special Education Rules and LRBI manual, and Granite School District policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Utah Core Standards and Proficiency Based Learning.
• Expertise with the use of technology to enhance student learning.

Required Education, Training And Qualifications

• Requires one of the following: a valid Professional Educator License issued by the Utah State Board of Education with a Special Education License Area of Concentration; or an equivalent license in another state or country.
• A copy of the applicant's educator license must be included with the application in order to be considered.

Required Prior Experience

• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a licensed special education position.