What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Special Services Coordinator position at Central Office?
Reports to: Director of Special Services
General Summary: To assist in the coordination of comprehensive special education services and successful transitions for students with disabilities to post high school opportunities in daily living/educational/vocational areas.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide direct support to secondary special education teachers and related service providers in developing systems that will help students and families in the education and transition process.
- Provide in-service training to parents, family members, students, and teachers related to successful transitions.
- Build and strengthen relationships between schools and local providers of adult services.
- Act as a resource to teachers, students, parents and administrators of students with disabilities to help identify desired transition outcomes.
- Acts as a lead trainer for the district in the state supported, computerized IEP system, and the alternate assessment.
- Serves as case conference committee chairperson when appropriate.
- Functions as a member of the district’s special education leadership team.
- Remain current in the research and best practices related to students with disabilities as well as the state and federal regulations.
- Perform other reasonably related duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special Services.
- Coordinates district CPI training team and assists in conducting CPI training and certification of building level teams and personnel.
- Collaborates with secondary self-contained program teachers, and administrator, to develop appropriate educational plans for students.
- Coordinate with local private schools to develop, and provide, planning and programming for students with disabilities.
Qualifications
- Education – Bachelor’s Degree (minimum)
- Certification or Licensure – Valid Special Education Indiana Teaching License.
- Experience – Working with students with disabilities.
- Knowledge – Current federal and state regulations along with understanding of special education services and post-secondary education options for student with disabilities.
Full Time: 210 days
Position Type: Exempt
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a high school teacher.
