Special Education District Coordinator (Central Office)

Purpose

To coordinate the Special Education program and ensure campus compliance with Special Education law.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain knowledge of current Special Education regulations and best practices
• Support general education teachers and administrators in implementation of appropriate strategies to meet the needs of students with IEPs
• Support implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in the general education classroom and during Special Education service time
• Analyze assessment results to drive instruction and IEP development
• Develop and assist with appropriate behavior management techniques for students with special needs
• Coordinate progress report completion in accordance with district guidelines
• Train Special Education Instructional Assistants, as assigned
• Mentor Resource Specialists at assigned sites
• Develop IEPs in accordance with federal, state and district standards
• Create and maintain Special Education documentation as required by federal, state and district regulations
• Manage IEPs in appropriate district software
• Ensure IEP timeline compliance of assigned caseload
• Analyze and report on results of academic assessments
• Manage relationships with outside vendors to ensure students receive all individually prescribed IEP services (i.e. Occupational Therapy, Language and Speech, etc.)
• Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings in a collaborative and professional manner
• Develop positive relationships with parents and families in order to engage them in the IEP process and keep them apprised of student progress.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• Valid Nevada Certification in Special Education- or eligible to acquire the license

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to organize special programs for assigned campuses.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
• Moderate local travel between campuses is required.

Salary : $75,000 - $77,250