The Coordinator of the Special Education Department at MHS will work to provide structure and support the special education department. The Coordinator works as a liaison between the SAU Student Services Office and Merrimack High School.Qualifications: General Special Education certification and 5 years teaching experienceReports to: Building Administration and Director of Student ServicesDuties and Responsibilities:Support the implementation of SAU 26 Student Services vision, as well as the building leadership’s vision Work with special education coordinator on special education practices and meetings Support and monitor compliance with IDEA and state and federal laws and guidelines Assist in transition planning for students moving from grade to grade from 8th to 12th or beyond.Support planning and coordination of Extended School Year services.General support of special educators and related service providers, as well coaching, training, and daily operations.Work with special educators, paraeducators, and related service providers to implement practices and collect data.Work to implement and refine special education processes Development and support of service delivery schedules Attend regular coordinator meetings with the Director of Student Services Attend regular building leadership meetings Support daily operations of specialized programsAssist with the development of yearly budget and ordering Support implementation of students' programming as needed Disseminate information from Director of Student Services and building leadership to the department Supervise and evaluate all special education staffDays per week: 5Days per year: 187Competitive benefits package, including, but not limited to: Medical/Dental Insurance NH Retirement Leave BenefitsLife InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts403 (b) PlanProfessional Development OpportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramSalary based on MTA contractPlease apply directly on our district website: www.sau26.orgDO NOT apply on School Spring