EC Coordinator

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree (or higher)

2. Combination of five years teaching and/or administrative experience

3. Other qualifications deemed essential for successful performance in the position

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Oversees the day to day operations of the special education referral system in the school(s).
• Ensures that paperwork is complete, up-to-date and accurate for all students with disabilities in the school(s). (Referral data, test reports, parent releases, and Individual Education Programs).
• Assists in establishing department curriculum objectives, and develops a plan for the implementation and evaluation of these objectives.
• Assists in the recruitment, screening, hiring, training, and assigning of school personnel.
• Conducts department meetings and attends relevant school and professional meetings as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for the ordering, inventorying, and distributing of all departmental instructional materials.
• Evaluates teacher performance and recommends to the Executive Director renewal or non-renewal of department members according to established procedures.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Advises the Executive Director on the department’s budgetary needs.
• Monitors lesson plans according to school’s established procedure.
• Develops and maintains a staff reference library.
• Provides orientation for substitute teachers and new personnel.
• Interprets the objectives and programs of special education for the Executive Director, administration, faculty, staff, and the school community where appropriate.
• Assists in identifying and utilizing community resources for the school(s) programs.
• Assists with the review and approval of all staff development forms from special education staff in conjunction with the Executive Director.
• Maintains knowledge of current state and federal special education laws and regulations.
• Coordinates evaluation and re-evaluation of students with disabilities.
• Coordinates the referral process for newly referred students.
• Assists in the scheduling of IEP and placement meetings for students with disabilities.
• Assists in the development of IEP’s for students with disabilities.
• Schedules staff in conjunction with the Principal to best meet the needs of the disabled students within the school(s).
• Chairs IEP meetings for the most severe (involved) students with disabilities which may require additional supports that may impact the school-level budget.
• Coordinates the transitioning of students with disabilities from elementary school(s) to middle school or middle school to high school.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so employed.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve months employment/Contract/FLSA Exempt

EVALUATION: The performance of the Exceptional Children’s Director will be evaluated by the Executive Director.