Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator

and/or other support services through program monitoring, evaluation and planning, and through supervision

of staff and management of resources.

following fundamental job duties:

• Screen credentials of candidates, select potentially qualified staff, in concert with others,interview and make recommendations for possible employment.

• Supervise department personnel on a timely basis, in cooperation with building principals, as

  appropriate. Meet requirements of performance appraisal program.

• Based on observation and evaluation of individual staff performance, develop improvement

  plans, when needed, and assist staff growth, change or dismissal as appropriate.

• Collaborate with appropriate administrators, as appropriate, in the resolution of personnel

  problems which affect program effectiveness.

• Work with child study teams and parents regarding referral, assessment and program placement issues.

• Participate in the selection of cooperating teachers when student teachers or practicum students

  are assigned to the department.

• Identify staff needs, using formal and informal staff assessment tools and assist in planning and

  conducting inservice activities.

• Encourage individual professional growth activities, such as participation in professional

  organizations, independent study of professional literature and involvement in community

  activities.

Program Development:

• Assess need for program changes (expansion, reduction, focus, curriculum, etc.).
• Periodically review/revise program descriptions in areas agreed upon with coordinator.
• Provide leadership for improvement of curriculum; establish and work with writing committees

  when curriculum development is needed. (Curriculum means, at minimum, instructional goals,

  objectives and procedures.)

• Review and evaluate new and existing instructional materials and techniques as to relevancy

  and appropriateness in light of current research and future directions in education.

  Programming Monitoring.

• Review and monitor adherence to state, federal and district rules, policies, share findings and

  procedures with staff.

• Observe and document, as needed, implementation of rules, policies and procedures,

  identifying areas of noncompliance, inefficient or inappropriate use of resources.

• When problems exist, jointly develop with principals and staff, a program improvement plan to

  ensure positive results.

• Keep current on area, regional, state, national trends in special education and related areas.

Develop and maintain appropriate staff, student and other accurate records in the areas of

responsibility.

Management Coordination:

• Assess staffing needs; recommend increases/decreases.
• Supervise and maintain an inventory system of equipment, supplies and materials.
• Assist in budget preparation; requisition supplies and equipment (unique to the department,

  district-wide).

• Represent the department at district and state meetings as assigned.

• Compile and facilitate the dissemination of program information to members of the

  community, administrators, regular education staff and support personnel.

• Compile data and submit federal, state and local reports as required by the coordinator.

• Cooperate in the coordination of the special education services with other curriculum and

  instruction areas.

• Review facilities, equipment and advise on space needs in buildings so comparable standards

  exist in each program.

• Represent the district and advocate for students when working with agencies or school districts

  for student placement, special services or consultation as assigned by the Director.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

REPORTS TO: Director, Student Services.

WORKS WITH: Special Education staff, building administrators, district administrators,

staff and parents.

GIVES GUIDANCE/DIRECTION TO: Special Education personnel as assigned by

Director.