Coordinator Elementary Categorical Programming

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Huron Valley Schools is seeking a Coordinator Elementary Categorical Programming who values collaboration and is well versed in best practices within special education. This individual will demonstrate success in building relationships, supporting special education programming and in building futures one student at a time.

Position Type: Coordinator for Categorical Programming

Location: Huron Valley Schools District

Salary: Per HVEA Contract

Reports To: Executive Director of Student Support Services

Work Year: 183 Contract Days

Date Posted: 03/18/25

Closing Date: Until filled

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field.
• Certification as a teacher in the State of Michigan with endorsement in special education and or approval in related fields such as school social work or school psychology.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience servicing students with disabilities in various settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and confidentially with general and special education teachers, administrators, parents and support staff members.
• Certified CPI instructor, or willingness to become certified to assist in teaching.
• Certified CI trainer or willingness to become certified to train others in Huron Valley Schools.
• Demonstrate ability to work with high stress situations and have a strong ability to seek creative solutions.
• Strong written and communications skills to lend toward solution seeking with staff, parents and advocates on behalf of students and the district.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with hiring, evaluations, and professional development for elementary SLPs, PSYs, and other staff members.
• Support the identification, programming, and supervision of ESY students at the elementary level.
• Support and assist with the management of student referrals.
• Support district-wide initiatives and professional development, including CPI training and health services coordination.
• Support the coordination of dental, vision, and hearing services in collaboration with OCHD.
• Provide a particular focus upon boots on the ground support for Elementary Categorical Programs.
• Establish regular traveling work locations at each elementary school where categorical programs exist--remain flexible and able to transition where supports might be needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Associate Director of Student Support Services.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree or higher.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Apply on-line at hvs.org

A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Lori Lowe

Executive Assistant to Chief Human Resource Officer

2390 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357

248.684.8293 (TELEPHONE) * 248.684.8266 (FAX)

E-MAIL: lori.lowe@hvs.org

Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and Title IX Officer

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,304.00 - $92,820.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,304 - $92,820