Exceptional Student Services Coordinator/Coach

The job of Exceptional Student Services Coordinator/Coach is done for the purpose/s of providing assistance to the Exceptional Student Services Department to maintain compliance with state and federal mandates regarding special education; providing information and serving as a resource to others; observe, provide feedback for and support of teachers to strengthen instructional practices for students with disabilities; Introduces and supports teachers with methods, instructional strategies and materials that, through research, have proven to increase student achievement; coordinating assigned program components and implementing and maintaining services within established guidelines and standards.

This job reports to Director, Exceptional Student Services

Essential Functions

• Supports teachers of students with disability through observation and coaching; provides formal and informal individual discussions and feedback.
• Assists teachers of students with disability with data analysis and instructional planning.
• Participates collaboratively as a school leader in the area of the instructional improvement for students with diverse needs; Facilitates pre and post discussion for teacher observation of special education classrooms.
• Assists in developing procedures for identification, referral, evaluation, multidisciplinary conferencing, placement, and re-evaluation of students with special needs for the purpose of delivering services in compliance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with principals, general ed teachers, parents and ESS teachers for the purpose of ensuring compliance to state and federal guideline with assessment, evaluation, and IEPs.
• Coordinates program components, support needs and material (e.g. ESY program, Collection and reporting of MSAA data, intervention program to supplement general classroom instruction for all students, etc.) for the purpose of delivering services which conform to established guidelines.
• Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. (e.g. IEP meetings as needed, training/development/implementation of 504 plans, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining programs and services which achieve district's desired objectives.
• Implements assigned programs and/or projects (e.g. CPI training for ESS teachers and paraprofessionals, ESY, etc.) for the purpose of conforming to district and state curriculum and/or instructional objectives.
• Prepares a variety of program mandated reports (e.g. site principals' documentation report for teacher IEP compliance, MSAA data collection, documentation of follow-up of exceptional students served in Residential Treatment Centers, homebound or at the Alternative School, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring ongoing funding by complying with program requirements.
• Presents information on a variety of topics (e.g. CPI, implementation of 504 plans, professional development for ESS teachers in curriculum and special education legal requirements, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining programs and services which achieve district's desired objectives.
• Researches a variety of topics (e.g. current practices, policies, education codes, state and federal legal requirements governing special education, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or recommendations and/or addressing a variety of program requirements.
• Serves as a resource and/or mentor to ESS staff for the purpose of explaining procedures conveying and/or receiving information as needed for the planning, developing and evaluating of services.
• Supports site principals, ESS classroom teachers, ESS paraprofessionals, therapists, etc. for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of intervention and treatment techniques/or individual student plans.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:  Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; facilitating meetings; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records; applying job-related codes, regulations and laws.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.  Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: behavior patterns of learning disabled children; age appropriate behavior; job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; methods of instruction and training.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: meeting deadlines and schedules; managing multiple projects; adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; setting priorities; building collaborative relationships; and working with frequent interruptions; diffusing argumentative behavior; displaying tact and courtesy; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling,  some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing.  The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience        Job related experience is required.
Education          Bachelors degree in job-related area.
Equivalency
Required Testing                                                             Certificates                                                                     
                                                                                                 Designated Subject Matter Endorsement                               
                                                                                                 Teaching Credential
Continuing Educ./Training                                             Clearances
                                                                                          Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status                        Approval Date                     Salary Range
Exempt                                  May 12, 2014                       Certified Placement Schedule
                                                                                                  Coordinator Stipend
                                                                                                  ESS Stipend