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Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Special Education Coordinator
FLSA: Exempt
LOCATION: Special Education Department
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: A full contract for this position is 215 days, with benefits as specified in employee contract.
Contract will be prorated based on the actual start date.
BEGINNING: 24-25 School Year
QUALIFICATIONS
Must meet AR licensure requirements
LEA Supervisor Licensure required
Master’s Degree required
Relevant years of successful experience as a special education teacher required
Effective instructional leadership skills and experiences
DISTRICT VALUES
We will always put student needs ?rst.
We believe relationships matter.
We expect accountability.
We operate with transparency.
We prioritize student and staff safety.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provide leadership, direction and supervision in assigned aspects of the District Special Education Program
Plan with principals, teachers, and administrative staff to develop and implement a program designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities
Be thoroughly familiar with the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and state regulations including all proposals for revision
Assist with the preparation of all reports, proposals and plans required by the Special Education Unit
Assist with the organization and implementation of the District’s Special Education Professional Development Program
Participate in the selection and placement of special education personnel
Coordinate the development of all Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students receiving special education services
Maintain information on and liaison with other public and private agencies and individuals who provide services to students with disabilities in the district, particularly those ages 14 and above to provide vocational preparation
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
Remain current on instructional practices in Special Education
Provide on-going consultative assistance, in conjunction with assigned special education personnel, to regular education teachers serving students with disabilities
Assist in the monitoring of the operation of district programs for children with disabilities to ensure operation in accordance with state and district adopted and approved policies, procedures and guidelines
Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors, Carries out duty as assigned, including after-school or before-school duties
Participates in grade level collaboration, planning, as part of PLCs, as well as school committees
Follows all TESS rubric “proficient” level expectations for their role
Supervises students on recess, bus, during before and after school duty, on field trips, extracurricular events, and in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
Maintains prompt and regular attendance
Attends building events/activities at night, as requested by administration
Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others
Maintains emotional control under stress
Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations
Performs other duties as assigned
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed.
The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
May be required to physically move students or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.
Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, and squatting.
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Primary Location SPECIAL EDUCATION
Salary Range Please see our Salary Schedule
Shift Type Full-Time
JOB CONTACT INFORMATION
Name Jennifer Six
Title Human Resources Specialist
Phone 479-785-2501
Email jsix@fortsmithschools.
org