Special Education In-School Coordinator

About the role

Provide leadership to effectively plan, coordinate, and implement programs of instruction that ensure students' opportunities to reach their highest social, emotional, and academic potential.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at the time designated.
• Select and present materials required in the teaching assignment within the framework of the content limitations of state and system curriculum guides.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of assigned students.
• Select and present materials required in the teaching assignment within the framework of the content limitations of state and system curriculum guides.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show evidence of preparation upon request of the principal or designee.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Provide adequate background information and materials when a substitute teacher is to assume responsibilities.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance defined by the system or local school handbook.
• Comply with all conditions stated in the contract of employment.
• Comply with the federal, state, and local board of education requirements for the development of educationally appropriate instruction.
• Absides by the mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Evaluates students with disabilities and provides recommendations for a prescriptive program.
• Develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Makes appropriate changes in the student's education program as warranted.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all student information.
• Participates in and provides consultation to the Student Support Team (MTSS) and the IEP team.
• Collaborates with general and special education teachers, related service providers, and parents regarding the academic achievement, social/emotional learning, and functional performance of assigned students.
• Able and willing to participate in district Mindset Safety Management - De-escalation training and utilization of techniques according to individual student needs.
• Provides consultation to other staff members concerning the unique needs of students with disabilities and appropriate interventions.
• Follows all procedural safeguards and documents adherence in an appropriate manner.
• Attend ISC meetings and disseminate information to school staff.
• Aid in the scheduling of students and case manager assignments.
• Cook up classroom accommodations, supplementary aids and services, and behavior intervention plans for students with disabilities.
• Coordinate the distribution of classroom accommodations, supplementary aids and services, and behavior intervention plans for students with disabilities.
• Cook up 10-day counts and FTE counts.
• Ensure compliance by running GOIEP reports and sharing with staff.
• Ensure timeline compliance of all initial and reevaluations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and state-required certification.

Skills

• Ability to organize, coordinate, plan, and direct the implementation of a comprehensive classroom instructional program for students with disabilities.
• Proficiency required in oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, and competency in counseling and evaluating students with disabilities.