Student Services Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                         Special Education Coordinator

LOCATION:               Educational Service Center

REPORTS TO:          Director of Student Services

ANNUAL

WORK DAYS:           227

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical assistance to building case managers and LD/ED and Trans-K staff regarding programs, instruction, materials, and staff development.
• Chair IEP conferences for students in the LD/ED and Trans-K programs as requested by the building administration.
• Observe students in other programs to coordinate services.
• Assist staff in maintaining students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment (LRE), including collaborative planning for transitioning between placements.
• Provide technical assistance to special education staff concerning scheduling, implementation of student's goals and objectives, IEP preparation, and methodology.
• Provide electronic IEP training and technical assistance to special education staff.
• Prepare and monitor caseloads/class sizes for LD/ED programs/teachers, Trans-K, and ESY.
• Provide staff development training to regular and special education staff regarding instructional strategies.
• Support efforts in implementing best instructional practices for the learning disabled and emotionally disabled students.
• Provide support and staff development on progress monitoring systems and data collection.
• Develop effective working relationships with students, staff and school community.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• LBS certificate
• Type 75 certificate