What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator position at Maine School Administrative District No 75?
Welcome to Maine School Administrative District #75 (MSAD 75)
Serving Maine’s Midcoast communities of Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell, and Topsham, MSAD 75 is home to over 2,350 students and more than 600 faculty and staff members.
MSAD 75 is dedicated to providing high-quality, inclusive early childhood special education services. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator to lead and manage our transition of early childhood FAPE services to the MSAD #75 school communities, ensuring that all young children with disabilities receive the support they need to thrive.
Start Date: July 1, 2025
JOB SUMMARY:
The Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator will be responsible for the overall administration, supervision, and coordination of early childhood special education programs within the district. This role involves coordinating a mixed delivery system that ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, providing leadership and support to staff, and fostering positive relationships with families and community partners.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Partner with the Director of Special Services and Maine Department of Education to oversee Part B transition.
- Facilitate and act as administrator at early childhood special education IEP meetings.
- Partner with special educators to case-manage IEP related paperwork 3-5 year olds.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to assist in determining eligibility for early childhood special education.
- Act as a liaison between MSAD #75 and outside early childhood providers.
- Work with Clinical Coordinator to implement MaineCare reimbursement procedures.
- Coordinate early childhood special education referral, assessment, and programming in accordance with the district’s special education policy and procedure manual, and at the direction of the Director of Special Services.
- Assist the Director of Special Services with the supervision and evaluation of probationary and continuing contract early childhood special education personnel.
- Monitor special education documentation, record-keeping, and communications to assure compliance with state regulations and district policies.
- Prepare and deliver reports, plans and program descriptions as requested by school and district administrators.
- Initiate, prepare and facilitate various forms of staff development activities to address personnel readiness and skill development.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services.
REQUIREMENTS:
- State of Maine Certification (035 - Assistant Administrator of Special Education)
- State of Maine background check (CHRC) authorization
- Minimum of Five Years of Experience Relevant to the Position
- Master’s Degree in Education or Other Relevant Field
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Excellent organizational skills, as well as the ability to skillfully manage time
- Skilled in the use of technology
- Professional manner and collaboration
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, students, district staff, parents and community members.
How to apply for CHRC/Certification
Why MSAD 75?
- Professional Growth: At MSAD 75, employees grow professionally, build strong relationships, and help shape the future of our community one student at a time.
- Supportive Environment: We strive to build an environment that is diverse in perspectives, talents, backgrounds, and experiences.
- Comprehensive Benefits: MSAD 75 offers a Flexible Benefits Plan, including medical and dental coverage, flexible spending account (FSA), 403(b) & 457(b) plans, MainePERS, employee assistance program (EAP), professional development reimbursement, paid time off and more!
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: The Orion Performing Arts Center provides a cultural beacon in the region, offering first-rate live performances and enriching experiences for both staff and students.
MSAD 75 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, ancestry, or disability in its employment or in the administration of its educational policies and programs.
