What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of Special Education position at Michigan Association of School Boards?
Deadline: July 26, 2023
District/Organization: Gwinn Area Community Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Starting at $80,000
Position Details
GACS has an opening for a Coordinator of Special Education, ECSE-grade 12 position, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.
Qualifications :
Master’s Degree with certification in at least one (1) area of Special Education.
Three years of successful experience in Special Education.
Knowledge and experience with curriculum, instruction, developing Individualized Educational Plans (IEP), and excellent communication skills.
Reports to : Building Principals
Terms of Employment : 215 day administrative contract
General Job Summary :
- Thoroughly versed in the understanding and development of PLAAFP and IEP goals and objectives, while providing teacher and paraprofessional support throughout the district.
- Responsible for the implementation and management of current Special Education Law, to ensure the district is fully compliant, including reimbursement of Medicaid funds.
- Attend, review, and finalize all IEPs in the district, serving as the district representative.
- Planning and communication with building principals is necessary in order to create programming to maximize the educational development of our students.
- Manage Handle with Care teams in each building and ensure staff is up to date on certifications.
- Attend monthly Marquette Alger RESA Special Education Coordinator meetings.
- Coordinate and lead monthly meetings with special education staff including those involved with ancillary services.
- Supervise LRE paraprofessionals and provide training and support for working with special education students.
- Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
Apply to :
Mr. Brad Pfluger, Interim Superintendent
Gwinn Area Community Schools
50 W. M-35, PO Box 447
Gwinn, MI 49841
brad.pfluger@gwinnschools.org
Closing Date :
Letter of application, resume, and credentials must be received no later than 3:00 pm on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
GWINN AREA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
E-mail: brad.pfluger@gwinnschools.org
Salary : $80,000 - $0