Coordinator of Special Education

POSITION PURPOSE: To facilitate the provisions of special education services in assigned schools or programs within the Beaufort County School District. 
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must have knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job; knowledge of applicable local, state and federal regulations and guidelines; knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained; knowledge of proper maintenance of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities; has thorough and comprehensive knowledge of current research in programs for students with disabilities procedures, legal issues, instruction and assessment.
• Must have the ability to coordinate the design, development, and implementation of the district's programs for students with disabilities; ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities; ability to identify the accomplishments, needs and problems of the program; ability to interact in an effective manner with building level administration, teachers, district staff, parents, etc.; ability to prepare and maintain required records and reports; ability to stay abreast of current research in programs for students with disabilities and related issues; ability to interpret and apply information and issues pertaining to programs for students with disabilities; and the ability to use technology to enhance communication and deliver of support documents.
• Assist the Director of Special Education Services in planning, monitoring, and evaluating special education services and procedures.
• Coordinates with the building level administrators to ensure appropriate supplemental and related services are provided to students with disabilities.
• At the request of the building level administrator, ensures compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Assist in the data collection for district, state and federal reporting.
• Collaborates with administrators, regular education teachers, and special education teachers to facilitate the inclusion of students with disabilities in the total school environment as appropriate.
• Plan and conduct high quality professional development for all instructional staff, parents, administrators, and others on topics relevant to the education of students with disabilities.
• Assists teachers to ensure that appropriate instructional practices and appropriate curricula are identified, accessed and utilized for students with disabilities.
• Collaborates with the building level administrators to develop and implement appropriate site-based strategies for resolving problem areas relative to programs for students with disabilities.
• At the request of the building level administrator provides technical assistance to administrators, staff, school faculties, parents, related service providers and others relative to all instructional/related service issues in reference to special education; to include addressing parents concerns and questions.
• Coordinate sequential programming between the various instructional levels to ensure smooth transitions from grade to grade and school to school.
• Assists with implementing district strategic plan priorities.
• Remains informed of educational improvements and best practices; provides consultation and advice with other District administrators as needed.
• Attend district, regional, state, and national meeting and conferences as required for professional and program development.
• Collaborates with the Coordinator of Recruitment and Retention, assists in the recruitment and retention of highly qualified special educators and professionally licensed related service providers.
• Effectively operates technology; and
• Conducts other activities and oversee project implementation as determined appropriate by the Director of Special Education Services.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and laws.
• Other supervisory duties as required by the Director of Special Education Services. 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director II of Special Education, Chief Instructional Services Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold or be eligible for a South Carolina Administrative/Teaching Certificate (prefer two years of administrative / supervisory experience in special education).  Certification in any area of special education will fulfill this requirement.
• Master's degree in Special Education.

EXPERIENCE:

• Five years of teaching experience in special education.
• Excellent organizational, supervisory, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Extensive knowledge of regulations, curriculum, and programming.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

1. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
2. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
3. Speak and hear.
4. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
5. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
6. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:

1. Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
2. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
3. Have regular and punctual attendance.
4. Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
5. As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

DAYS PER YEAR: 240

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Administrative Salary Schedule - LEVEL 203

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Administrative 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Must apply online by completing an "Administrative" application and adding this specific job to your online application.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt
  

EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:

1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.

2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.

3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).

Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________

Employee's Signature: ___________________________________

Date: __________________________
  

THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER