District Special Education Coordinator (Central Arkansas)

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field required.

• Minimum of 3 years administrative or professional experience

• Knowledge of curriculum development, education trends, research, and technology

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Maintain knowledge of current Special Education regulations and best practices, by attending conferences, webinars and other available professional development.

o Ensure that special education services and the documentation of services in the district are provided in compliance with all state, federal and local requirements.

o Ensure timely completion of all Special Education Tasks and Paperwork.

o Ensure timely training of all special education teachers/campus coordinators and maintenance of the related training documentation

o Ensure that district program goals are met by close monitoring of the implementations

o Conduct Weekly Campus Visits- audit reviews and submit feedback to the coordinators noting any compliance actions that need to be completed 

o Conduct regular meetings with campus Special Education staff to provide direct support and address challenges or issues regarding the program 

o Analyze assessment results to drive instruction and IEP development

o Analyze and report on results of academic assessments

o Manage relationships with outside vendors and LISA Academy therapists to ensure students receive all individually prescribed related services (i.e. Occupational Therapy, Language and Speech, etc.)

o Facilitate IEP meetings in a collaborative and professional manner, if needed.

o Collaborates with the campus staff on SPED students’ discipline prior to and during a MDR meeting.

o Develop positive relationships with parents and families in order to engage them in the IEP process and keep them apprised of student progress

o Plan, develop, and conduct staff development sessions at the district level.  Conduct regular training sessions with SPED Teachers  to ensure full compliance of IDEA.  Conduct periodic training to School Staff on SPED Regulations, accommodations, etc. 

o Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of SPED programs and make recommendations to implement changes based on the findings.

o Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, while maintaining strict confidence in accordance and guidance of ADE, SBOE, state laws, and federal laws in regards to FERPA.

o Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.

• Assist with the selection of supplemental equipment and supplies for SPED programs.

• Assist campus principals  in determining SPED FTE based on eligible student population.

• Interview and be involved in the hire process for appropriate SPED staffing.

• Ensure all applications (school age / preschool), cycle reports, and other federal / state required submissions are accurate and done in a timely manner by reviewing and confirming the data that is going to be submitted.

• Participate in professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned

• Check Smart Choice and campus checklists for special education transfer students on a regular basis.

• Maintain special education spreadsheets to track timelines and information for eSchool.

• Ensure ESY for qualifying Special Education students

• Ensure compensatory education for any missed education services 

• Perform other duties as assigned