Special Education Coordinator

Permanent 1.0 FTE position to begin with the 2025-2026 school year.

Salary range is pending final budget approval $113,664 - $138,830, depending on experience.

Medford SD 549C Job Description

Our Mission: ALL Own Their Present and Future, ALL Are Known and Challenged, ALL Achieve Their Potential, ALL Options are Open and Hopeful

Job Title:                     Special Education Coordinator

Supervisor:                  Director of Special Education

Job Classification:       Management/Supervisory

FLSA Status:                Exempt

Days:                           215

Summary: Provides support to the Director of Special Education with the leadership of special education department programs consistent with federal and state laws, rules and regulations, and district policies and procedures. Assists the Director in school administration and department-specific programs and services that allow students requiring additional support or special education services to access the general education curriculum in the least restrictive environment while meeting their individual educational needs. Provide job-embedded and ongoing professional learning, including individual coaching, coaching of collaborative teams, and large group training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of all special education services.
• Supervise and evaluate the work and professional growth of assigned special education staff and assist with supervising and evaluating all special education staff.
• Facilitate regular meetings with special education staff, as required.
• Assist in coordinating the activities of all special education personnel, both licensed and classified staff.
• Maintain and submit required records and reports.
• Implement special education program objectives, required activities, and program needs to District administration and others, as directed.
• Work closely with principals on administering and improving special education services.
• Assist with scheduling individualized student testing and evaluation for the District.
• Maintain a liaison with local, state, and national agencies.
• Ensure compliance practices and procedures for special education services are consistent with state and federal mandates.
• Keep current and interpret all laws, regulations, and statutes relating to public education, particularly special education.
• Assist the Director in developing the budget and financial data for the District Special Education budget components.
• Serves as a District Representative for IEP meetings as assigned.
• Coordinates with outside agencies to provide services to students and staff to offer appropriate services.
• Implement the District's vision of exceptional customer service to support student achievement and increased participation in activities and athletic programs and assist in resolving patron complaints as they arise.
• Models the characteristics of effective leadership, including positive energy, unfailing integrity, strong communication, etc.
• Represent the District within forums to maintain ongoing community support for the District's shared vision and educational goals and/or assist with issues related to the school environment.
• Attends meetings and participates on committees as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities:        

• Supervise and evaluate the work and professional growth of assigned staff.
• All Medford School District employees supervise students and maintain a safe environment.

Qualifications: An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Education and Experience:  A Master's Degree in Education or a related field is required. Previous experience as a building-level administrator and teaching experience with increasing levels of responsibility in developing Special Education curricula are preferred.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, members of the community, and students. Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently in English verbally and in writing. Preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish. Ability to present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small and large group situations to students and other school staff. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and governmental regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and area. Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, e-mail, internet software, spreadsheets, teaching software, and word processing software.  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Administrative License by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission preferred. A valid Oregon Driver's License is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to provide effective supervision and leadership for all school personnel by monitoring performance, providing for professional growth, and achieving overall objectives of the District's instructional program.
• Provides strategic direction and operational insights.
• Demonstrates knowledge of state and federal regulations and accreditation standards.
• Knows effective educational practices. 
• Knows school and district procedures for dealing with students, staff, and the public.
• Cooperatively and effectively works in a team environment, including coaching and development.
• Demonstrates practical managerial and leadership qualities. 
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and prioritizes effectively.
• Follows appropriate budgetary procedures and practices. 
• Directs activities of subordinates appropriately. 
• Cultivates and maintains positive and effective working relationships with staff and the public. 
• Can serve as a mentor and leader of change. 
• Establishes rapport and empathy with employees at all levels. 
• Collets, maintains, and accurately analyzes relevant data. 
• Is flexible, dependable, responsive, and creative. 
• Solicits and accepts staff and supervisor constructive feedback on proposals. 
• Develops alternate solutions to problems.
• Writes and speaks fluently. 

Attitudes:

• Accepts and practices the principles of honesty, integrity, and accuracy in all matters of district operations. 
• Shows a positive attitude toward all aspects of work. 
• Takes direction and supervision and accepts responsibility for actions. 
• Adjusts to new conditions and situations and proactively resolves complex problems. 
• Engages in continuous professional development in support of district mission and vision. 
• Maintains confidentiality.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Stamina for 8 hours of work.
• Use of hands for repetitive motions, such as writing and typing.
• Standing/Walking: 3-6 hours/day.
• Sitting: 2-4 hours/day.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing of stairs or ladders.
• Lifting/carrying: Up to 40 lbs.
• Occasional physical interaction with students, as provided by law, and to ensure the physical safety of the student and/or others.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).
• Abel to speak and be understood by others and comprehend the speech of another person.
• Emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and control all aspects of the job. 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Employees may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and subject to temperature fluctuations, fumes, odors, and dust. 

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable.

Salary : $113,664 - $138,830