Position: Special Education Coordinator
Qualifications
• Colorado Department of Education license with special education or specialized service provider endorsement
• Three years of experience as a licensed teacher or licensed provider in special education
• Demonstrated knowledge of special education laws and regulation
• Mentoring or coaching experience in an educational setting
• Must possess a desire to mentor and teach school staff members at all levels
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to demonstrate patience, accountability, flexibility, strong oral and written communication skills and a positive attitude
• Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full workdays; ability to speak or exchange information in an audible manner
Responsibilities
• Reporting to the School Director, this role will support the school's mission by coordinating the special education process for School students including monitoring timelines, coordinating transfers, evaluation, and re-evaluation
• Train and coach staff in the preparation for and development of IEPs
• Provide leadership and direction for CDE licensed staff and coordinate the induction process for licensed staff
• Provide professional development and coaching to school staff on instructional strategies and the implementation of IEPs for students
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Provide leadership and subject matter expertise for staff to embrace the school's mission, vision, and core values
• Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching to staff on instructional strategies and implementation of IEPs
• Promote a learning environment in which all students thrive; where classroom instruction is tailored to students' strengths and needs and preparing students for their next transition
• Lead data collection systems for individual and aggregate student data
• Attend and facilitate Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings when needed
•Monitor special education compliance including annual reviews, reevaluations, transfers, data collection, progress reporting, and post-school planning
• Serve as subject matter expert in the IEP document system, including training staff in use of the system
• Lead a comprehensive selection and implementation of curriculum resources in collaboration with staff
• Provide crisis intervention and support to students and staff when needed
•Seek input and maintain effective communication with staff and community partners
• Participate in the student intake process with the school leadership team; including observations and communication with districts and parents
• Assist with organizational processes and planning
•Assist with daily staffing attendance and classroom staffing needs
