Campus Special Education Coordinator

This role is for the 2024 - 2025 school year with an anticipated start date in June of 2024.

Primary Purpose :

• Demonstrate professional leadership and communication both within Campus Special Education department and outside of the department.
• Act as the point person to coordinate campus Special Education services
• Assist all teachers assigned to campus in performing their teaching and related duties regarding students that receive Special Education services.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university required
• Master’s degree in Education from accredited college or university preferred
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification in Special Education required
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification in one of the following required :

Elementary or Middle School Generalist OR

Core Subjects EC-6 OR Core Subjects 4 8 OR

Other valid Texas teaching certificate appropriate for the grade levels K-8

Special Knowledge / Skills :

• Knowledge of current trends in special education
• Experience in coordination and development of Special Education Department activities
• Knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school charter
• Knowledge of Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting facilitation
• Expert knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• Expert knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• Expert Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
• Effective communication skills

Experience :

• Five years of teaching experience in Special Education
• Department Head or other leadership experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Instructional Strategies

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Other

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Additional Duties :

• Any and all other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor.
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