Process Coordinator

JAMES R-I SCHOOL DISTRICT
CERTIFIED POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Process Coordinator

Qualifications: 

1. Valid Missouri certificate issued by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Special Education or Speech / Language Pathology
2. Master’s degree
3. Three to five years teaching experience
4. Positive interpersonal relationship skills
5. Positive team-building skills
6. Experience in testing/assessment administration
7. Knowledge of the Special Education process and laws
8. Excellent organizational skills
9. Appropriate communication skills (written and oral)
10. Appropriate time management skills 

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent (district-wide planning) and Building Principal(s) (daily) 

Job Goal: 

The Process Coordinator is a professional who supervises the special education process from screening through identification, IEP development, and placement to ensure (1) appropriate identification and placement of students with disabilities; and (2) district compliance with state and federal requirements for the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 

Performance Objectives: 

1. Collaborate with building/district staff to complete the special education process requirements, monitor timelines, and maintain all special education records as required by state and federal law
2. Perform assessments, evaluations, and write evaluation reports
3. Serve as Local Educational Representative (LEA) at assigned special education meetings (IEP meetings and others), supervise the IEP process and implementation at designated buildings
4. Conducts compliance efforts of special education PK-12 through age 21
5. Conduct all special education staffings
6. Review transfer files, coordinate/complete the transfer process/placement for special education students
7. Hold periodic meetings with special educations teachers and staff on updates in the special education process and on other relevant department issues as needed
8. Guide/complete the special education process requirements for private school students
9. Supervise and implement surrogate parent procedures at designated buildings
10. Perform the role of liaison between regular education staff (Building Principal, Counselors, Teachers) and special education staff (Assistant Superintendent, Special Education Teachers and Paraprofessionals) to facilitate communication, collaboration and effective outcomes for students with disabilities
11. Collaborate with district staff and guide completion of the appropriate disciplinary procedures for special education students
12. Maintains confidentiality and non-judgmental views of children and families served 
13. Attend professional workshops and monthly special education department staff meetings
14. Assist in collecting the data necessary to complete DESE, LEA, and other reports
15. Complete periodic file reviews to check for compliance with DESE process standards
16. Comply with federal, state, local, and Board of Education policies and regulations
17. Any other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent or Building Principal(s)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment is on an annual basis.  The Superintendent makes employment recommendations in March of each year for the next fiscal year.  The final decision is made by the Board of Education.  Salary is based on the Certificated Salary Schedule adopted annually by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of MSBA Board of Education Policy on Evaluation of Professional Staff (GCN)