Special Education CoordinatorThis is a shared position between SAU 50 & SAU 52 - Portsmouth Schools is the employer

Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in Special Education preferred
2. 3-5 years experience with special education programs preferred
3. New Hampshire certification in Special Education area(s)
4. Possess working knowledge of special education law and procedures
5. Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team model

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Special Education Coordination for SAU 52 and Tuition Students at Robert J. Lister Academy.
2. Special Education Coordination and LEA representative role at IEP meetings for all SAU 50 students.
3. Organize special education meetings and three-year evaluation schedules for students from SAU 50 and students attending Robert J. Lister Academy.
4. Oversee the New Hampshire Special Education Information System and manage the information needed for the annual child count deadline and other state reports.
5. Provide consistent team meeting formats and documentation of special education records.
6. Conduct educational assessments as required at Robert J. Lister Academy.
7. Communicate effectively with parents, administration, and other agencies.
8. Participate in building teams as needed.
9. Supervision of paraprofessionals.
10. Coordinate transitions of special education students to and from building programs. 
11. Coordinate with out-of-district placements with Robert J. Lister Academy.
12. Assist the Director in the planning and implementation of the extended school year program.
13. Other duties as assigned by the Robert J. Lister Academy Program Director and Director(s) from SAU 50 & 52.
14. Coordinate compliance with all federal and state statutes about special education students
15. Maintenance of accurate records of students.
16. Supervise the implementation of general program procedures, as well as all students’ individual education plans.
17. Coordinate child find responsibilities.
18. Work with the Director(s) of SAU 50 & 52 and the Program Director of Lister Academy to communicate and coordinate student needs. 

Salary: Per teacher contract (Coordinator equivalent 10 extra days)

Reports to: Director of Pupil Instruction and Support, Director of Special Education, and Program Director

Working Conditions:

Mental demands: calculating, comparing, editing, problem-solving, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting both simple and complex information and material. 

Physical demands: sitting, standing, walking, writing, operating equipment, adjusting, connecting, lifting (to 25 lbs.), bending, keyboarding, pulling, pushing, and carrying. 

Environmental conditions: inside, outside, working around moving objects, working alone, and working with students, faculty, parents, and staff members. 

Willingness and ability to work with others and to share with others; willingness to support the concept of ‘teaming’ and a ‘team approach’ in meeting the needs of the District.