Job Description:

POSITION JOB TITLE: Director Exceptional Student Services 

POSITION CLASSIFICATION:  Level E Administrative Salary Schedule (Director)

POSITION SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION'S PURPOSE:  Exercising expertise in the instruction of students with special learning needs across a continuum of placement options, the special education coordinator advises school staff about special education programs to ensure that the needs of all students are met in accordance with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). In collaboration with the Director of Special Education and Principal, the Coordinator will assist with the oversight and evaluation of all special education and related service providers; timely submission of special education paperwork; facilitated IEP meetings; grants management and related data collection; compliance according to state and federal requirements; and coordinating/providing professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:

• Master's Degree
• ADE Administrative Certification
• Qualified Evaluator Training/Certificate

EXPERIENCE:

DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE/PROFICIENCY OF EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS AND SKILLS:

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• General Duties
• Weekly meeting with the building principal to support school and district initiatives and ongoing communication
• Provide instructional support to special education teachers, paraprofessionals and related service providers
• Review new files and determine eligibility needs and placement of special education students
• Collaborate with case managers during special education IEP, MET, and related meetings
• Assure compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations
• Respond to audits/ auditors as needed
• Attendance at regional and state special education meetings
• Respond to parent concerns/complaints
• Coordinating with case managers to ensure all documents are completed in a timely manner (according to state, local, and school policies and procedures) prior to MDT meeting
• Coordinating with special education team to ensure the completion of quarterly IEP progress reports and provide quarterly IEP progress reports to parents/guardians
• Maintaining student files (paper and electronic) according to school and FERPA standards
• Remain current on special education law and statutes
• Ensuring appropriate delivery of both special education instruction and related services as stipulated on the IEP
• Effectively communicating to parents and guardians the special education process including process for referrals, evaluations, annual IEPs, and re-evaluations as well as parental rights granted by IDEA
• Co-facilitating IEP meetings using a strengths-based and family-centered approach
• Coordinating with case managers to ensure all documents are completed in a timely manner (according to state, local, and school policies and procedures) prior to MDT meeting
• Coordinating with special education team to ensure the completion of quarterly IEP progress reports and provide quarterly IEP progress reports to parents/guardians
• Maintaining student files (paper and electronic) according to school and FERPA standards

Administrator's Duties (In collaboration with the Director of Special Education and Principal):

• Providing training and technical assistance to case managers, related service providers and support service professionals on all aspects of cases management: use of computer systems for the special education process, writing of goal writing, progress reports, annual reviews and parent communication
• Ensuring IEPs are developmentally appropriate, curriculum/standards -based, strength based, and relevant to individual students
• Working to develop and maintain school and PEA tracking and data system that includes student information related to IEPs, services, service hours, evaluations, referrals, evaluations, evaluations, evaluations timelines, and discipline incidents
• Support the planning of special education initiative and the implementation of initiatives. Integrates new developments, research findings and best practices into ongoing programs and new initiatives
• Overseeing special education inventory of updated equipment / materials
• Identifying and developing appropriate curriculum and school-based assessments to support the academic growth of students with IEP plans.
• Gathering and report data for all reporting requirements concerning students with IEPs and other required reports
• Maintaining a high level of knowledge regarding developing special education issues such as changes in federal and local special education policy
• Advocating for special education with school leadership
• Establishing and maintaining communication with parents of students in the program
• Facilitating workshops / meetings for parents, as well as identifying resources for parents of students with special needs
• Engaging parents and families in the learning of their child and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community
• As appropriate connecting with students' outside providers, pediatricians, and therapists to support student's needs in classroom
• Co-Coordinating ESY program
• Maintaining confidentiality of student records and student information
• Complete performance evaluations of Special Education Personnel
• Oversee paraprofessional evaluations completed by case managers
• Other duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

LEVEL OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND AUTHORITY

• Perform as directed; responsible for own job under direct supervision.

INTERACTION WITH OTHERS:

• Interact primarily with students and staff

TIME MANAGEMENT:

• Must plan two to twelve weeks in advance

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Time deadlines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Approximate percentage of time)

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The applicant for this position is required to:

• Sit approximately 75% of the time
• Walk approximately 10% of the time
• Stand approximately 10% of the time
• Kneeling/Stooping approximately 5% of the time
• Lift on a regular basis 30lbs.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment for this position varies throughout the year, depending on projects and assignments. Mostly a normal classroom setting.

The information contained in this position description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned

COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY:

•         Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team
•    Dedication to provide the highest level of service
•    Adherence to policies and procedures

SUPERVISION BY POSITION:           Exceptional Student Services Department (Salary and Hourly)

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:               In accordance with provisions specified in governing board policy.