Special Education Out of District Coordinator

Position Purpose Assures the smooth operation of the Team Meeting process as required under state and federal laws and regulations as well as district protocols, procedures, and policies. Essential Functions Other duties may be assigned. Implement all special education regulations Serve as the Team Chairperson for all out-of-district placements Write all out-of-district educational plans Develop and monitor budget information for all out-of-district placements Work on any and all special education projects as assigned Meet bi-weekly with Special Education Coordinator Participate in SFAT/SRC meetings Meet with Superintendent as necessary Coordinate transportation for all out-of-district students Supervision Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the District’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works inside. The noise level in the work environment is relatively quiet. Education and experience Masters Degree in Special Education or related field. Three years experience as a Special Education Teacher, School Psychologist, Adjustment Counselor, Social Worker preferred. Valid Teaching Certificate, K-12 Certification or other related state license. Knowledge Ability and Skills Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Committee policies Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram of schedule form. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to read and analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents and the general public. Physical Requirements: 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; walk and stand; travel from building to other sites. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Notes The essential functions or duties listed herein are illustrations of the type of work that is performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer and the employee, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.