Special Education Coordinator (25-26 School Year)

The Special Education Coordinator will support the equitable coordination of all special education programs at Spaulding High School. The Coordinator will support and lead the school’s special education personnel in the achievement of the school’s goals. This person will work in collaboration with the Principals and leadership team at large; as well as with the District Director of Special Services. Candidates must also be able to work creatively and collaboratively to foster an environment that supports Spaulding in moving towards fulfilling school wide goals: Cultivate and maintain a community where all students, staff and families feel safe - seen, heard, understood and respected. Strengthen and sustain a rigorous and robust academic program that provides access and meaning for ALL students. Create and maintain a positive school climate and culture that all Spaulding community members take pride in. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Contract: Teacher's schedule 10 days Carries a small caseload of students with Individual Education Plans Drive Spaulding’s mission and goals within the Special Education Department. Support in the coordination of special education service programs grades 9 through 12 at Spaulding. Support in managing the coordination of external partnerships and placements in collaboration as needed with Principals, Director of Special Services, and Director of Alternative Programming Work in collaboration with the Department to identify workload and assignments of the special education team. Maintain a direct line of communication to the building Principal and the Director of Special Services in regard to support service issues and concerns. Work in partnership with the Principals and Director of Special Services to coordinate and/or implement in-service training workshops for regular and special education personnel as it applies to special education. Assist in recruiting, screening, and recommending selection of special education personnel. Plan, conduct, and/or supervise an orientation program for new special services personnel. Serve as a consultant when appropriate to curriculum development committees. Serve in the role of department chair on the Spaulding leadership team Other duties as assigned by district and building administration. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: In collaboration with the Principals and District Director of Special Services Carries out supervision responsibilities of special education professional positions that are under the direction of the position in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Coordinates, supervises and implements supervision and evaluation of paraprofessionals in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Participation in interviewing and hiring of special education faculty and staff 9-12 for Spaulding.