Student Services Coordinator (2026-2027)

Position Guide

Twelve (12) Months Non-Bargaining Exempt

Function

Special Services Coordinator for Special Education will plan, develop, articulate and supervise Special Education Programs under delegated authority from the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services.

Reports To

Assistant Superintendent for Student Services

Relates To

• Administration Staff
• Coordinators
• Principals
• Assistant Principals
• Classroom Teachers
• Nurses
• Educational Support Personnel
• Parents and Community Groups

Supervises Directly

• Secretary
• Teachers of Special Education Program
• Special Education Paraprofessionals

Supervises Indirectly

• Student Teachers

Responsibilities

• Provide continuing supervision of Special Education instructional staff within their buildings.
• Employment of staff
• Evaluation of teaching performance
• Placement of students
• Development and implementation of curriculum
• Program planning/budgeting
• Budget monitoring
• Making sure Special Education Programs operate according to Federal, State, and District rules and regulations
• Chairs all annual reviews ensuring appropriate IEPs are developed and implemented in a timely manner
• Develops and implements a program of professional growth activities designed to improve and expand the competencies of the instructional staff in their program areas
• Maintains communication with colleges and universities affiliated with Special Education Teacher education and training programs
• Calls and assigns all student teachers to appropriate classrooms as requested by cooperating colleges and universities
• Defines, establishes and modifies policies and procedures for the operation of those programs in their area
• Maintains and disseminates current information regarding rules, regulations and legislation related to Special Education
• Coordinates and coordinates staff efforts to maintain guidelines in each of the areas assigned
• Submits reviews of each program to the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
• Attends all Special Services Departmental Supervisor's meetings
• Communicates with community organizations
• Serves on a community organization committee
• Participates, develops and implements the Special Education "Action Plan"
• Attends assigned in-service training

Communication Skills

• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
• Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and/or other required written materials
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints
• Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals consistent with the duties of this position

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to identify and define problem(s), collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines
• Noisy to moderate noise level
• Primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors
• In-district and out-of-town travel required as necessary for training and/or to carry out duties and responsibilities