What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Coordinator position at Ennis ISD?
Primary Purpose:
Assist the Direct of Special Education in the management and supervision of the district's Special Education program. Maintain primary responsibility for the evaluation process and appraisal staff,
serving as supervisor/evaluator (in collaboration with principals) for appraisal personnel. Consult with teachers, principals, and staff regarding referrals, implementation of appraisals for eligibility,
resource materials, and evaluation procedures/instruments utilized in the area of special education.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Assist the Direct of Special Education in the management and supervision of the district's Special Education program. Maintain primary responsibility for the evaluation process and appraisal staff,
serving as supervisor/evaluator (in collaboration with principals) for appraisal personnel. Consult with teachers, principals, and staff regarding referrals, implementation of appraisals for eligibility,
resource materials, and evaluation procedures/instruments utilized in the area of special education.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master's Degree
Teaching Certification with Special Education endorsement
Administrative certification (preferred or in progress)
Diagnostician, LSSP, or Counseling certification preferred
Teaching Certification with Special Education endorsement
Administrative certification (preferred or in progress)
Diagnostician, LSSP, or Counseling certification preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Understanding of all federal, state, and local requirements associated with Special Education
Ability to facilitate Special Education program with teachers, principals, diagnosticians, and other
personnel
Strong organizational, communication, public relations and interpersonal skills
Prior supervisory experience
Experience:
Minimum of three years in Special Education
Understanding of all federal, state, and local requirements associated with Special Education
Ability to facilitate Special Education program with teachers, principals, diagnosticians, and other
personnel
Strong organizational, communication, public relations and interpersonal skills
Prior supervisory experience
Experience:
Minimum of three years in Special Education
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional and Program Management
Instructional and Program Management
- Demonstrate an understanding of needs of the Special Education program through action and decisions
- Make recommendations to director regarding campus/ staff needs
- Collaboratively plan, implement and evaluate TEKS-based, scientifically researched-based interventions with district staff, and provide resources and materials to teachers and department staff.
- Collaborate with staff to develop and manage Extended School Year (ESY) program
- Support collaboration between Special Education and General Education to promote coordination for programs, and to provide the least restrictive environment, as appropriate to meet each student's individual needs
- Facilitate ARD meetings when appropriate
School/ Organizational Climate
- Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information in alignment with federal and state law, and train campus and department staff yearly to ensure compliance
- Model positive, professional behavior
- Demonstrate high expectations of staff
- Demonstrate practices that promote collegiality, team work, and collaboration in decision-making among staff members
- Use practices that promote goal-directed behavior, including implementing rewards for effective staff performance
- Maintain appropriate communication channels with district, department, and campus staff, while being open to suggestion for improving department effectiveness
- Utilize positive, collaborative, and effective skills in conflict resolution
School/Organization Improvement
- Assist in the identification of needs for the Special Education Department, and assist in prioritizing topics for professional development
- Assist in facilitation of appropriate in-service activities for staff
- Oversee the maintenance of eligibility folders, referrals, and evaluation timelines to comply with state and federal requirements
- Assist in ensuring that department operations contribute to the attainment of district goals and objectives, and in providing FAPE to each student with special needs
- Contribute to district -wide school improvement efforts, the attainment of Academic Excellence Indicators, and No Child Left Behind
Personnel Management
- Supervise and evaluate Special Education staff according to district procedures
- Provide legal and technical assistance, advise and provide problem analysis and solution assistance to administrators, teachers, and evaluation personnel in an effort to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, and to meet students' individual needs
- Collaborate in developing, compiling, and updating annually department handbooks and operating guidelines
- Assist in monitoring and reporting the extent to which Special Education policies and district policies are implemented uniformly and consistently
School/ Community Relations
- Assist in developing, and participating in, the Special Education Advisory Committee
- Work with parents in a fair and impartial manner, always with the understanding that the parent is interested in what is best for the child
- Represents and interprets Special Programs to professional staff, parents, and the general public
- Promotes communication and program development in Special Education to provide a continuum of services for the students with disabilities
- Provide training to district staff on Federal and State law and district policies and procedures
- Facilitate parent training options and opportunities on topics related to their children and their needs
Miscellaneous
- Oversees the appropriate referral, evaluation, identification, placement and implementation of the IEP in the least restrictive environment for children with disabilities
- Develop curriculum and instructional plans for Special Education students
- Represent the district in the out-of-district placements and non-public settings
- Participate in due process proceedings as needed
- Provide appropriate professional development and resources for teachers of Special Education Services
- Support teachers of special populations with materials, resources, and curriculum
Professional Growth and Development
- Take initiative to develop personal and professional skills
- Participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of rules, regulations, and practices
- Attends, coordinates community/professional, meetings, conferences as assigned by supervisor
- Seeks, accepts and responds to evaluate feedback
- Actively participates in professional organizations/ activities
- Take initiative to provide leadership in addressing challenges facing the profession
- Conduct oneself in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics for Educators
- Accept administrative decisions and work enthusiastically toward achieving district/ department goals
Working conditions: Mental demands/Physical demands/Environmental factors: Maintain emotional
control under stress.
control under stress.
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