What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Services Building Coordinator - Preschool Special Services position at Maine Regional School Unit 21?
Preschool Special Services
Program Coordinator
The Preschool Special Services Program Coordinator supports the Director of Special Services in the RSU 21 catchment area, focusing on comprehensive early childhood special education management. Responsibilities include supervising and evaluating staff, managing the hiring process, providing coaching for new special education personnel, and coordinating smooth transitions from early intervention to school-based services. The role is crucial in developing family outreach programs, facilitating student placements, and supporting due process hearings. By promoting inclusive practices and fostering an understanding of special education regulations, Section 504 accommodations, and multilingual learner guidelines, the coordinator ensures individualized educational experiences that meet the unique needs of each student. This position requires advanced expertise in special education, strong communication skills, and a deep commitment to supporting diverse learning needs across early childhood educational settings.
Reports to: Director of Special Services
Supervises: Educational Technicians, Special Education Teachers/Case Managers, Related Service Providers, and other appropriate support staff.
Qualifications:
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Commitment to managing effective relationships with colleagues
- Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
- Excellent attention to detail and consistent follow-through
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Eagerness to participate in a professional community
- Experience working in a school setting at all grade levels
- Ability to learn and effectively utilize technology
Reasonable Accommodations: RSU 21 will provide accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or applicable law, who has made the district aware of their disability unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the district.
Terms of Employment: Are based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated at least annually.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
