POSITION TITLE: Special Services Coordinator

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Special Services/IRC

STATUS: Certified - Contract

HOURS OF WORK: 12-month contract / 242-day calendar

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for screening, selection and professional growth for individual departments within special services. The coordinator’s focus is collaboration with building administrators with an emphasis on student achievement, continuous improvement, and the coordination of all aspects of student services under IDEA.

This position is expected to assist in the advancement of initiatives to enhance quality teaching and student learning for all students who receive special education in general education buildings and alternative programs.

This position is part of the Special Services leadership staff who are members of the Learning Services Department and reports to the Executive Director of Special Services. 

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Collaboration with other Learning Services Department staff to develop and implement Learning Services student achievement initiatives, including effective instructional strategies for targeted learners, Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), and the Student Intervention Team process.

·Coordinate special services programs and services in buildings, including the assessment and implementation of various best practices in instruction, behavioral interventions, and procedural requirements.

· Provide leadership and staff development to building staff, principal groups, and special services departments on topics such as collaboration, co-teaching, effective instructional strategies, behavioral interventions, transitions, and special education processes.

·Supervise and coordinate individual departments within Special Services, including planning for professional development days.

·Provide information, guidance, and training to special services staff on special education legal requirements and processes.

·Facilitate IEP team meetings when teams are struggling to reach consensus.

·Act as a support and contact for families of students receiving special education services.

·Human Resources and personnel responsibilities including screening of Special Services applicants, staff appraisal processes including professional growth plan development and monitoring and staffing projections of both certified and classified staff.

·Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

·Master’s in Special Ed or related area

·Kansas certification and experience in LD, ED, Gifted and/or Autism or related area

·Kansas certification in Building Level Leadership

·Knowledge of State and Federal regulations for Part B (3-21 year olds) services for students with exceptionalities

·Experience in providing staff development in the areas of Special Education

·General knowledge of procedural requirements and implementation of the IDEA

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills

·Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

·High degree of motivation, responsibility, and confidentiality

·Demonstrated ability in compiling, organizing, and analyzing data

·Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced work environment

·Highly collaborative team player

·Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.)

·Ability to self-initiate areas of opportunity, make recommendations for improvement, and follow up as necessary to achieve desired results

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the performance of light work— Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The position involves having close visual acuity to perform activities of the job. This position requires some pushing, pulling, lifting, kneeling, balancing, crouching, and reaching; occasional lifting, stooping; frequent speaking, standing, listening, walking andsignificantfinefingerdexterity.

This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The District reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.

CLEARANCES REQUIRED: Criminal Justice Fingerprint, Background Clearance, TB Test