Special Education Coordinator - Premier High Schools

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred, but not required
• Special Education Certification
• Three years of experience in Special Education
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledgeable in State and Federal Special Education Regulations

Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
• Assists in the implementation of special education programs at the assigned campuses;
• Confers with campus Director and Director(s) of Special Education;
• Confers with Campus Directors prior to campus exit;
• SUBMIT EMAIL SUMMARIES OF CAMPUS VISITS WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE VISIT.
• SUBMIT REPORTS FOR LEGALLY REQUIRED DATA AS REQUESTED BY THE DIRECTOR(S) OF SPECIAL EDUCATION.
• Aids in maintaining compliant district special education programs with state and federal laws;
• Aids in the acquisition of curricular resources and related services;
• Aids special education personnel in developing instructional objectives and techniques for implementing IEPs for individuals with exceptional needs;
• Aids parents in participating in the special education process, including but not limited to IEP development and recommendations for additional resources;
• Aids special education personnel in the development and implementation of meaningful Individual Transition Plans for students with disabilities;
• Aids staff development for Special Education teachers;
• Aids campus Directors in co-chairing IEP meetings as necessary;
• Aids in monitoring special education caseload and class size.

Terms Of Employment

• Salary and benefits in accordance with a compensation program recommended by the administration and approved by the Board of Directors.
• Evaluation Performance is evaluated by a direct supervisor in accordance with a Board of Directors approved policy on Evaluation of Administrative Employees.

Other Abilities

• Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned.
• The person in this position needs to have the ability to be creative and innovative.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to problem solve is also a vital strength.
• May require occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.