What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Coordinator position at Hiawatha Valley Education District?
- Master’s Degree in Education required
- Licensure as a Special Education Teacher
- Four years of Special Education experience
- Meets requirements of special education teaching endorsement
- Content of training programs must include a combination of curriculum development and the consultation process in special education or regular education
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be able to work in team decision-making situations
- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must possess ability to problem-solve
- Must possess ability to coordinate with others and lead teams when necessary
- Must possess skills to be a due process facilitator
- Knowledgeable with specific case involvement and in-service
- Coordinates and supports curriculum materials, methodology, and related instruction
- Provides leadership in the implementation of new trends, rules’ compliance, and screening early identification of children requiring special education services
- Facilitates the development of pre-referral activities such as intervention plans, Teacher Assistance Teams, and general education strategic activities
- Assists with designing, monitoring and coordinating district procedures to assure procedures are in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Assist IEP teams in problem-solving and creating plans
- Become a certified CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Trainer and facilitate CPI initial and refresher courses for HVED employees and member district employees.
- Travel among the HVED member school districts required.
- Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.
JobID: 602
Position Type:
Student Support Services
Student Support Services
Date Posted:
4/11/2025
4/11/2025
Location:
HVED District Office
HVED District Office
Date Available:
07/01/2025
07/01/2025
Closing Date:
until filled
until filled
Position Overview:
Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) is seeking talented, self-motivated Special Education Coordinators to join the SpEd Leadership team. This position supports member district special education departments on due process and implementation of new trends, compliance, and rules. This position will serve multiple school districts and/or HVED level IV programs within the Education District. District and program assignments are based on a combination of geographic location, student caseloads and district needs, as well as team and employee preferences.
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Salary Range: $52,443 - $85,862 (based on education and experience). Full benefits package available.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 12 School Districts and three Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED also has a Setting IV Behavior Program, Students Achieving Integrated Services (SAIL) that provides programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services. Along with the SAIL programs, HVED provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a program named for Specialized Programming, Education, Comprehensive Therapy and other Resources for their Unique Minds (SPECTRUM). Our SPECTRUM program is located in Hokah. HVED is committed to providing the best services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota. Come join our team to be a part of a great and growing organization!
Salary : $52,443 - $85,862
