What are the responsibilities and job description for the PK-12 Process Coordinator position at Concordia R-2 School District?
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Position: |
Process Coordinator |
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Responsible to: |
Special Services Director |
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For Whom/What Responsible: |
To administer educational evaluations, assist in determining eligibility for special education, and assist with compliance of local, state and federal requirements for the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 |
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Qualifications: |
Valid Missouri special education certification, and course work or equivalent training related to administration of standardized academic achievement tests. |
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Primary Responsibilities: |
IDEA and Section 504 Procedures Homebound & Privately Placed Case Manager Professional Learning |
Essential Job Functions:
- IDEA and Section 504 Procedures
- Serves as primary point of contact and parent liaison for 504 and IDEA evaluation processes (initial, triennial and requested revaluations).
- Schedules and documents meetings involved in the evaluation process in accordance with IDEA and Section 504 regulations.
- Monitors and ensures compliance with all district IDEA and 504 timelines.
- Serves as a primary observer for student observations in evaluations.
- Conducts, schedules and facilitates testing as needed.
- Collaborates with case managers to promote best practices in drafting compliant, timely processes.
- Collaborates with staff on FBAs and BIPS as appropriate.
- Communicates with the educational team and Special Services Director about processes students are involved in, and collects input from them as needed.
- Practices and promotes confidentiality and proper management of confidential records and information.
- Serves as LEA in absence of the Director as needed.
- Homebound Case & Privately Placed Manager
- Serves as case manager for students who are parentally privately placed and are not receiving speech services.
- Serves as case manager for students who are placed outside of the district such as contract service providers, homeschool students, or State School placement, and receiving services.
- Serves as case manager for students receiving homebound instruction when appropriate or assigned.
- Professional Learning
- Attends MOCASE, LASE, and Law Conference with or for the Special Services Director.
- Stays abreast of pertinent changes and updates from DESE, case law, and trending topics in special education and Section 504.
- Provides strategies and training support for staff members as requested by the Special Services Director.
- Collaborates with data and PLC teams with both CES and CHS teams.
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Term of Employment: |
Teacher Contract with an additional 10 days per year |
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Evaluation: |
The evaluation is conducted by the Special Services Director according to board policies and Concordia R-II adopted model of performance-based evaluation. |
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Board Adopted: |
06/8/2022 |
It is the policy of the Concordia R-II School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability in its’ programs or employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990