VESTAVIA HILLS CITY SCHOOLS
JOB TITLE: Program Coordinator of Exceptional Children
QUALIFICATIONS:.
1. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with concentrated course work in exceptional education.
2. Advanced graduate work in education in the areas of curriculum development, instructional practice.
3. Certification in Administration/Supervision.
4. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in areas of exceptional education, preferred.
5. Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statues.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent or Designee
SUPERVISES: Exceptional Education Department Personnel
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan.
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Demonstrate commitment to and support for the vision and mission of the system and school.
2. Direct, develop, and implement plans approved by appropriate local, state, and federal agencies to identify, place, and educate exceptional students in programs which best meet their individual needs.
3. Serve as Local Education Agency administrator for preschool meetings as needed.
4. Direct the development and submission of the proposal to receive Title VI-B
funding for the system's program of exceptional education.
5. Interpret and direct the implementation of Board policies and procedures related to student identification, program development, student placement, evaluation, budgeting, expenditures, operation, and management of the system's exceptional education programs.
6. Gather data, analyze information, maintain records, produce reports, and conduct inventories of equipment related to the exceptional education programs as needed.
7. Assist with the selection, placement, supervision, evaluation, and staff development of exceptional education personnel as required.
8. Acquire, produce, and disseminate information related to effective programs and practices in exceptional education for the school system, personnel, and the community.
9. Initiate and/or coordinate efforts to secure grants or other forms of funding to expand or enhance the exceptional education programs of the school system.
10. Represent the school system as directed at conferences, committee meetings, training seminars, and/or State Department of Education or community meetings.
11. Negotiate necessary support contracts for exceptional education services as
needed.
12. Coordinate, with the coordinator of transportation, arrangements for exceptional education students as needed.
13. Coordinate, with the director of maintenance, the acquisition and/or installation of special equipment or modifications to classrooms for exceptional education students.
14. Monitor and participate in the development of IEPs and to ensure accuracy, completeness, and implementation according to local, state, and federal regulations.
15. Assist, educate, and direct school administrators, teachers, and other school system personnel in matters specifically related to the implementation of federal and state laws and regulations involving exceptional education.
16. Coordinate with local daycare centers, institutions of postsecondary and higher education, mental health agencies, hospitals, and other community agencies which directly involve exceptional education students and/or programs.
17. Research and recommend to the Superintendent or designee policies and/or procedures which involve exceptional education laws and regulations.
18. Assume other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the
immediate supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of exceptional education laws, regulations, practices, programs, policies, and personnel functions.
2. Ability to supervise personnel and coordinate activities of varied professional staff members to create an effective program of exceptional education services.
3. Knowledge of scope and sequence of elementary and secondary exceptional education curriculum for the school system.
4. Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills in group settings.
5. Effective written and oral communication skills.
6. Ability to use microcomputers to perform word-processing tasks and to maintain records as needed.
7. Ability to use effective public relations skills necessary for the successful implementation of new programs, the coordination of committees, and to maintain productive relationships among colleagues and those supervised.
8. Knowledge of Board policies and procedures.
9. Knowledge of school system functions, departments, personnel, and schools necessary for the efficient and effective processing of communications, requesting needed information, and supervision of exceptional education services.
10. Mobility and visual acuity to make on-site visits as needed to improve the exceptional education instructional program in the schools.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Vestavia Hills City Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
SOURCE: Vestavia Hills City Schools, Vestavia, Alabama
Vestavia Hills City Schools (VHCS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Meredith Hanson, Director of Personnel/Section 504/Title IX Coordinator, at 1204 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.
