Position Title

Coordinator of Special Education

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Job Description

COORDINATOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION (PRE-K-12)

 

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinator reports and accepts administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of  Special Education 
• Coordinates the Special Education Programs/Services for both district-wide and out of district students 
• Implements curriculum and program planning in these programs.  
• Primary contact for out of district schools, charter schools and parentally placed students
• Responsible for Special Education Archives
• Provides professional development for special education teachers, related staff in collaboration with other district administrators
• Supports MTSS and other student support initiatives and programs
• Evaluates all Special Education Programs, facilities, curriculum, instructional materials, parent relationships, and best teaching practices to increase student success
• Develops budget recommendations and provides expenditure controls on established budgets for special education
• Keeps informed of all state and federal requirements governing students with disabilities, special education programs and services
• Provides leadership in establishing new programs and improving existing programs
• Supervises the Committee on Special Education and serves as a CPSE and CSE chairperson when needed               
• Responsible for the identification, evaluation, and placement of students with disabilities for both district and non district students while providing for a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment
• Responsible for gathering needed information for special education data collection
• Supervises and observes special education teachers, teaching assistants, speech teachers. (including Pre and Post Observation Conferences in accordance with the District’s APPR plan) 
• Assists in recruitment of staff
• Works collaboratively with coordinators, building administration and directors to ensure consistent Pre-K-12 program

           

Salary:          Contractual as per MIAA contract

Effective:      Immediately

An equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce.

Job Qualifications

Qualifications:

• NYS Certificate for School District Leader/School District Administrator
• Masters degree or higher, with academic training in Special Education
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in public education, part of which must have been in teaching or supervising in the field of Special Education
•  Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a   diverse group of colleagues, parents, families and community members
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards
• Embodies outstanding personal and professional integrity
• Promotes and provides for a positive, respectful school culture and establishes and maintains highly effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and community
• Has a positive Growth Mindset and promotes Collective Efficacy among staff and faculty
• Creates a culture of high achievement, social and emotional wellness, through positive interactions with students and their families
• Serves as a champion for all Longwood students, families, and District staff to prepare for a successful academic and professional future
• Possess initiative to LEARN & GROW professionally, and serve as the lead learner of the building
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board my find appropriate and acceptable

Application Procedure

Please upload a short video (60 seconds or less) and tell us a little about yourself.  If you choose not to upload a video, please upload a short paragraph. 

Video strongly encouraged.

Job Category

Administrator

Job Location

Administrative Offices

Additional Information