POSITION TITLE: COORDINATOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Arkansas certification as special education supervisor

Master's Degree in the area of special education or a related field

Minimum of three years of teaching experience

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

JOB GOAL: Provide expertise and assistance in schools to improve and strengthen special education instructional programs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinate, direct, and supervise the implementation of the assigned program according to district policies and procedures.
2. Assist teachers in locating, selecting, and using professional and instructional materials.
3. Assist in developing and/or writing curriculum and behavior management.
4. Assist teachers through demonstration teaching, classroom observation, and visitation.
5. Make observations of referred students and participate in conferences when appropriate.
6. Plan and conduct in-service programs.
7. Assist in the appraisal process when appropriate.
8. Assisted with classroom management, organization, daily class scheduling, lesson plans, and parent-teacher conferences.
9. Assist in the selection and use of instructional equipment, adopted materials, and audiovisual aids.
10. Provide orientation of teachers new to the district.
11. Assist teachers in acquiring and effectively using data for instructional and/or other purposes.
12. Assist teachers in locating help for students who have special problems in assigned area of supervision.
13. Assist media center specialists in the selection of materials to supplement the curriculum.
14. Evaluate special education programs according to district policy.
15. Coordinate the integration activities between students with and without disabilities, including classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and others involved.
16. Assist in the development and implementation of the IEP.
17. Provide leadership and in-service training daily for teachers and paraprofessionals.
18. Assist in coordinating referral, evaluation, temporary placement, annual review, due process, and programming conferences for students in the assigned area of supervision.
19. Evaluate special education teachers and paraprofessionals upon request and according to district policy.
20. Provide expertise in assigned areas of supervision.
21. Implement the district's desegregation plan.
22. Coordinate special education services for students with disabilities in the Early Childhood Special Education Program and/or Mental Health Agency Facilities.
23. Coordinate and assist with District and State-wide testing.
24. Perform other duties as assigned.

 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary Range: Teacher Salary Schedule x Index 

Length of Contract: 197 days per year

EVALUATION:

The performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on the Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested and qualified applicants should submit a completed application online at www.pcssd.org. Personnel currently employed by the district who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online in-district application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED

IT IS THE POLICY OF THE PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, QUALIFIED HANDICAPPED, OR VETERAN IN ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, EDUCATION SERVICES, FINANCIAL AID, AND EMPLOYMENT. THE DISTRICT WILL MAKE SPECIAL EFFORTS TO EMPLOY AND ADVANCE WOMEN, BLACKS AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS. EQUITY CONCERNS MAY BE ADDRESSED TO THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR EQUITY AND PUPIL SERVICES.