2025-2026 Special Education Coordinator

One (1) Special Education Coordinator

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POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR
CONTRACTED DAYS: 222
RESPONSIBLE TO: DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
INTRODUCTION:
At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in
providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving
academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to
college and career competencies, ensures that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally.
We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through
extracurricular activities, fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens.
To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools, staff members must embody a range of skills, including:
? Passion for education and student well-being
? Effective mentoring and guidance for students
? Strong communication and collaboration skills
? Continuous learning and professional development
? Forward-thinking planning and strategic decision-making
? Openness to two-way communication and community engagement
We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoing professional
development aligned with our district's vision, and creating a safe and empowering school environment where
every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that
prepares students for success in school, career, and life.
JOB GOAL: To assist the Director of Special Education in the development, implementation
and evaluation of Special Education programs for students with disabilities
K-12.
QUALIFICATIONS:
? Previous teaching experience in Special Education
? Administrative experience, preferred
? Master’s Degree, preferred
? Ohio Intervention Specialist License
? Ohio Administrative Specialist/Principal License
? Demonstrate knowledge of Special Education and Related Services and ability to provide
leadership at the District level
? Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain rapport with parents, building administrators,
professional colleagues, teachers, related service personnel, and students
? Proven ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and work in a team environment
? Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education
may find appropriate
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Comply with the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, federal and
state law, and the Board of Education Policies.
2. Monitor staff compliance requirements by the District with all local, state, and federal laws and
regulations relating to students with disabilities as well as those suspected of having a
disability.
3. Ensure appropriate delivery of special education and related services per student IEPs.
4. Coordinates all requirements for students on Ohio’s Scholarship programs including but not
limited to evaluation, IEP development, maintaining compliance in reporting and Autism
Education Plans.
5. Ensure ongoing assessment and reporting of student progress toward the achievement of
students' goals and objectives in coordination with principals and staff.
6. Be knowledgeable about student learning objectives and conference with teachers on their use.
7. Assist in the development and implementation of local procedures for finding, identifying,
evaluating, and implementing the provisions of special education.
8. Support the training of special education staff members on federal and state law and district
policies and procedures, as well as training in new curricular resources and student support
strategies.
9. Effectively interpret and communicate the vision and mission of the District as it aligns with
the education of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
10. Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and facilitate conversations with all team
members including advocates, mental health providers, outside agencies, school staff, and
parents.
11. Serve as the District Representative in ETR and/or IEP meetings at the direction of the Special
Education director.
12. Assist school psychologists, related services professionals, and intervention specialists in
recommendations of referral, evaluation, identification, placement, and implementation tools
for education in the least restrictive environment.
13. Remain current and knowledgeable regarding research and best practices in special education.
14. Oversee maintenance and confidentiality of student records.
15. Complete all tasks promptly meeting due dates and compliance timelines.
16. Recommend appropriate budget and staffing regarding special education programs.
17. Support the implementation of curricular resources.
18. Hold and attend department meetings and serve as a liaison between the various department
members and the district’s Special Education Department.
19. Upon request, participate in interviewing prospective teachers and paraprofessionals for the
department.
20. Supervise Related Service providers, as needed.
21. Provide ongoing visibility, accessibility, and feedback in the buildings to support instructional
practices and compliance procedures.
22. Assist the administrative staff in analyzing and strengthening the instructional practices.
23. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTIC CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics, described here, are not listed in order of importance and are
representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and responsibilities of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties
performed for this position.
? Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday
? Work is in tandem with the Directors to support programming for students with disabilities.
? Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
? Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions
? Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults
? Many situations that require hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing and writing
? Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read and speak, reach, stretch with hands
and arms, crouch, kneel and climb and stoop
? Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a
maximum of 50 pounds
EVALUATION: The performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated annually by the Director
of Special Education.