What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Site Coordinator [XT22] position at Laramie County School District 1?
Full-Time: 185 Day Contract
Contract Start Date: August 2025
Monday - Friday
Salary: $51,250 minimum - $83,758 maximum base Benefits
Laramie County School District 1
Job Description
Job Title: Certified Special Education Site Coordinator
Revised Date: April 24, 2024
Department: Special Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Year: 10 Month
Salary Schedule: CTEA – 185 days
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for developing special education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living; collaborating with special education teachers, other professional staff, administrators and parents in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students, parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Tasks Descriptions
1. Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. to assess student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans. Coordinates state/district assessment accommodations as assigned by building principal to ensure alignment of accommodations in the IEP to the testing formats (e.g. Wy-TOPP, ACT, etc.).
2. Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations and student's achievements; develops methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
3. Assigns case managers for all special education students to provide services to special education students; schedules, facilitates, and writes IEPs; works with teachers to ensure services and accommodations are being met.
4. Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development/communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration. Instructs students, when needed, to improve their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study. Provides assistance to students to improve performance, problem solving techniques and resolving a variety of personal issues.
5. Supports classroom and special education teachers to assist them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans. Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
6. Participates and collaborates with School Psychologist in a variety of meetings (e.g. IEP meetings, MDT meetings, department meetings, staff meetings, district meetings, disciplinary hearings, etc.) to convey and/or gather information required to perform job duties. Conducts department meetings to ensure staff are kept up to date concerning any school or special education issues. Collaborates with counselors, as needed, to evaluate transcripts to assess graduation progress and student vocational goals.
7. Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to education code and school policies. Responds to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
8. Creates paraprofessional schedules and teacher schedules to ensure special education students are receiving services detailed in IEPs, may collaborate with school administration, as needed, on this process.
9. Responsible for registering students, gathering information from stakeholders, and ensuring students are placed in the correct classes and receive the services needed. Registering students includes meeting with each student and their parents/guardians to determine needs, collect all registration forms, and enter courses into scheduler. Creates and/or evaluates schedules for students to ensure they are placed in the proper classes.
10. Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. schedules for students and teachers, staffing reports, paraprofessional/teacher schedules, MDT, and IEP paperwork, etc.) to document student progress and meet state and federal requirements.
11. Trains and assists department staff to ensure they are familiar with building, district, state, and federal special education processes, procedures, rules, and regulations, with administrative support, as needed.
12. Manages the special education department budget by creating and submitting a plan, purchasing items for the department, and creating expense reports to meet the needs of the special education students in the building.
13. Collaborates with counselors, administrators, graduation coach (through Hope Team), other schools/school districts, and/or community support agencies to identify and support struggling and/or returning students. Coordinates with feeder school(s) (elementary to junior high; junior high to high school) to transition students to the next school and determine the correct class placement and services.
14. Participates in workshops, training, and seminars to gather information required to perform job functions.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education
- 2-3 years teaching experience in Special Education
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
- Criminal background check required for hire.
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
- Advanced oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills inclusive of the ability to mediate and facilitate
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
- Strong understanding of special education law, policies, and regulations
- Strong skills and knowledge in child development and behavior management strategies
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Strong leadership skills and ability to direct, course correct, and develop staff
- Ability to write and implement lesson plans and IEPs
- Ability to read and interpret technical information
- Ability to facilitate group discussions and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions
- Ability to apply assessment instruments
- Ability to schedule meetings and activities and coordinate follow-up on progress/requirements
- Ability to gather, organize, and apply data/metrics
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt plans/process to achieve desired results
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders (i.e. parents, students, staff, administration, etc.)
- Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reporting
- Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, District policies, and building and department procedures
- Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate/required safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
- Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
- Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, etc.
- Operating knowledge of and experience with office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, etc.
- Operating knowledge of district information technology systems and department-specific software and equipment required within 3 months after entering position
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:
POSITION TITLE
Reports to:
Building Principal
- Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems
BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:
- Responsible for administering, monitoring, and coordinating the buildings Special Education; initiating requisitions; reviewing expenses; and assisting in the development of the budgets
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors, and
mental functions described below 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.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X
Talk
X
Hear
X
Taste
X
Smell
X
WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS:
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds
X
Up to 25 pounds
X
Up to 50 pounds
X
Up to 100 pounds
X
More than 100 pounds
X
MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Compare
X
Analyze
X
Communicate
X
Copy
X
Coordinate
X
Instruct
X
Compute
X
Synthesize
X
Evaluate
X
Interpersonal Skills
X
Compile
X
Negotiate
X
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
X
Work near moving mechanical parts
X
Work in high, precarious places
X
Fumes or airborne particles
X
Toxic or caustic chemicals
X
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Extreme cold (non-weather)
X
Extreme heat (non-weather)
X
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Risk of electrical shock
X
Work with explosives
X
Risk of radiation
X
Vibration
X
VISION DEMANDS:
Required
No special vision requirements.
X
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
X
NOISE LEVEL:
Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
X
Loud
Very Loud
Salary : $51,250 - $83,758
