638SP - COORDINATOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
QUALIFICATIONS:
SUPERVISES: Professional and paraprofessional staff as assigned.
JOB GOALS: To assist in providing district-wide Birth through age 21 services for students with disabilities, including planning, development, communication and evaluation of all initiatives and projects. Coordinate with local district and campus administrators, parents, staff and community agencies regarding service delivery to students with special needs, interpretation of policy, state and federal mandates, philosophy and vision of the special education department. To provide technical assistance and program leadership to meet legal requirements and reflect best practices.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Administrative/Professional Pay Grade 5; 226 days Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
1. Collaborates with others (e.g. Director of Special Education, teachers, building principals, other professional staff, parent groups, community organizations, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services in accordance with programmatic and regulatory requirements.
2. Consults with districts special education/general education staff for the purpose of maintaining existing programs and implementing new services in accordance with established timeframes, professional standards and related requirements.
3. Assists in developing long and short range plans in relation to assigned administrative responsibilities (e.g. policies, procedures, staffing, materials, equipment, space requirements, etc.) for the purpose of implementing regional special education programs/services and complying with local, state and federal regulations.
4. Assists in developing proposals, new programs and grant opportunities for the purpose of ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations and meeting district goals.
5. Implements existing and new programs/services through a combination of delegation and personal involvement for the purpose of ensuring new programs/services are provided within established timeframes in conformance with all related requirements.
6. Facilitates meetings that may frequently involve a range of issues for the purpose of evaluating situations, identifying appropriate actions, developing recommendations and/or implementing desired program changes.
7. Manages assigned programs and/or services for the purpose of achieving outcomes in relation to program objectives, and ensuring conformance with legal, financial and districts’ requirements.
8. Monitors a variety of administrative processes for the purpose of preparing reports, etc., authorizing financial transactions, ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
9. Monitors assigned program/services for the purpose of ensuring stated outcomes are achieved, relevant policies and procedures are addressed, and services are efficiently provided within budgetary guidelines and federal/state regulatory guidelines.
10. Participates in a variety of meetings as required (e.g. workshops, inter and intra district committees, community and public agencies, seminars, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information regarding a wide variety of subjects required to carry out their administrative responsibilities.
11. Prepares a wide variety of often complex materials (e.g. plans, funding requests, reports analyses, recommendations, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues, meeting compliance requirements, providing audit references, making presentations, and/or providing supporting materials for requested actions.
12. Assists in presenting information on a variety of topics related to administrative responsibilities (e.g. financial information, overviews of programs/services, policies and procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing general information, training others, implementing actions, etc.
13. Researches information required to manage assignments (e.g. relevant policies, new federal and state statutory regulations, staffing requirements, financial resources, etc.) for the purpose of developing new programs/services, ensuring program compliance with relevant federal and state requirements, securing general information and/or responding to requests.
14. Responds to inquiries of staff, district personnel, other professional organizations, etc. for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required.
15. Responds to issues involving staff, conflicts in policies and regulations, community concerns, parental requests that may result in some negative impact and/or liability if not appropriately addressed for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a plan of action that will efficiently resolve the issue.
16. Serves as a resource to district personnel and as a liaison to various agencies (e.g. district committees, interagency boards) for the purpose of explaining procedures conveying and/or receiving information as needed for the planning, developing and evaluating of services related to special education.
17. Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
18. Complies with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations, in pursuing the missions of the department/district.
19. Assists in recruitment and placement of special education personnel and is effective in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff; makes sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal.
20. Performs duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner, as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics for Educators.
21. Performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as related to the position and assigned.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer, fax, calculator, and copier
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written);
interpret policy, procedures, and data; maintain emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands: Frequent district and statewide travel; frequent
prolonged and irregular hours.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities
assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, and skills that may be required. 10/10 SR