What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Services Coordinator position at Mt. Blue Regional School District?
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Special Services Coordinator
Special Education Department
Terms: 200-Day Contract | At-Will
Reports to: Special Services Director / Assistant Director
Starting Salary Range: $67,500 - $84,000
Are you an experienced Special Education professional looking to step into leadership & continue to work with like minded educators and students? RSU 9 is seeking a collaborative, systems-minded leader to support our upper elementary and secondary buildings. This role is more than just paperwork—you will act as a coach, facilitator, and a supportive liaison district wide. The right person will be looking to grow professionaling & a model of best practice for fellow Special Educators.
Key Responsibilities:
- IEP Leadership: Chair and facilitate IEP team meetings with administrative authority, ensuring procedural compliance and high-quality Written Notices.
- Case Management: Oversee out-of-district/unit placements and specialized programs.
- Staff Coaching: Provide instructional, technical assistance, and professional development to special education teaching staff.
- Seamless Transitions: Coordinate cross-building and post-secondary transition pipelines (Grades 2, 5, 8, 12, and Age 22 adult services).
- Strategic Collaboration: Facilitate Child Find procedures with school psychologists, consult on Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) best practices, and represent Special Education at building-level BARR meetings.
- Supervision: Supervise and evaluate educational technicians within Day Treatment and Adaptive Skills programming.
Qualifications:
- Valid State of Maine Special Education Certification (030, 035, or 282).
- Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s in Special Education preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years of successful special education teaching experience.
- Strong communication skills and a deep working knowledge of IDEA regulations.
District Benefits:
- Eligibility for health insurance coverage or cash in lieu
- Free single dental coverage
- Eligible for course reimbursement
- Paid holidays & sick time.
- 403(b) options
- MainePERS benefits
FLSA Status: Exempt
Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.
Salary : $67,500 - $84,000