Special Education Curriculum Coordinator (K-12) ELA/Math

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Job Title Special Education Coordinator (K-12) - ELA/Math Department/Location Special Education Supervisor Director of Special Education Salary Schedule Teacher Salary Schedule Lane Placement A-G (based on qualifications) Contract Length 9 months (189 days) up to 10 additional days FTE 1.0 FLSA Classification Exempt Special Designations Internal Applicants Only

This posting is for Internal Applicants only. Individuals currently on a one-year-only contract with Granite School District are eligible for this position.

This contract begins on 8/6/2025. However, a portion of the additional days may be required before that date, but after 7/1/2025.If you have questions regarding this position please contact Granite School District Special Education at (385)646-4632

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary

Special Education Curriculum Coordinators are responsible for supporting students, and teachers of students with mild/moderate disabilities in the subject areas of English Language Arts (ELA) and/or Mathematics in various special education settings throughout the district. Curriculum Coordinators will split their time between the district office, coaching special education teachers, and actively teaching special education groups/classes at an assigned Granite school. GSD is looking for up to 4 Curriculum Coordinators to specialize in Elementary ELA, Elementary Math, Secondary ELA, and Secondary Math.

Essential Functions

• Organize professional development for special education teachers.
• Provide coaching to special education teachers on district-approved ELA and mathematics curriculum and assessment measures.
• Provide coaching to special education teachers on developing Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) and how to conduct meetings.
• Provide ideas for data collection and progress monitoring on IEP literacy and mathematics goals.
• Teach Special Education students in small groups (elementary) or classes (secondary) as assigned by Special Education Department Leadership - Up to half-time.
• Participate in district level Professional Learning Committees (PLCs) and committee meetings in collaboration with general education and other district level committees.
  
  

Non-essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills, strong organizational and time management skills, and problem-solving strategies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills that foster supportive interaction among professionals, parents, paraeducators, and students.
• Maintain the standards of professional conduct and provide leadership to improve student learning.
• Excellent understanding of the IDEA, USBE Special Education Rules and LRBI manual, and Granite School District policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Utah Core Standards and Proficiency Based Learning.
• Knowledge of Granite School District approved curriculum tools, materials, and instructional framework.
• Expertise with the use of technology to enhance student learning.
• Expertise in lesson design for students with disabilities.
• Works independently with little direct supervision.
• Works as part of a team.
• Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative, positive relationships.
• Ability to work successfully with all stakeholders in a coaching situation.
• Display effective multi-tasking and time management skills.
  
  

Required Education, Training And Qualifications

• Requires one of the following:
• a valid Professional Educator License issued by the Utah State Board of Education with a Special Education License Area of Concentration; or
• an equivalent license in another state or country.

A copy of the applicant's educator license must be included with the application in order to be considered

Required Prior Experience

• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a licensed special education position.
  
  

Assigned Decision Making

• Not Applicable
  
  

Non-Supervisory Interaction

• Interacts and collaborates with employees, board members, patrons, vendors, administrators and secretaries in schools.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

• Not applicable
  
  

Budget Responsibility

• Not applicable
  
  

Working Environment

• Work takes place in a typical office and school environment.
• Work will require the ability to independently travel between the district office, schools, meetings, etc.
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
  
  

Physical Demands

This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and/or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel objects and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.