<p>Elementary Special Education Coordinator</p> <p>General Description: The Elementary Special Education Coordinator is a 10 month administrator responsible for all aspects of the special education IEP team process, including meeting facilitation, IEP development and implementation and progress monitoring to ensure that students with disabilities receive a Free and Appropriate Public Education in accordance with IDEA and 603 CMR 28.00. In conjunction with the Principals and Director of Students Services, the Team Chair provides building leadership, guidance and coaching for special education team members, and coordinates and monitors implementation of all department policies and procedures.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Oversees the Team Meeting process and adherence to Individual Education Programs based on eligibility guidelines and in accordance with Federal and State requirements and is responsible for seeing that all timelines are met and all required paperwork is completed. Ensures that the special education processes from initial eligibility to IEP development, to implementation is administered with equity and with excellence for all with attention to ensure that students from diverse linguistic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds are not systematically referred to special education and are neither over-nor-underrepresented in special education. Processes initial evaluation requests, facilitates initial evaluation meetings and serves as the chair of other Team meetings as needed. Coordinates IEP progress reports at the end of each trimester, ensuring that progress reports are provided to families in a timely fashion and that appropriate steps are taken by IEP teams when students do not make progress on IEP goals Understands and implements federal, state, and local laws, policies, regulations, and procedures and protocols including the implications of liability and requirements of due process. Develops systems to monitor compliance with special education process and timelines in accordance with state and federal regulations and local process. Maintains accurate IEP records and documentation (Aspen, student files, rosters, meeting notes, communications, etc.) Uses creative problem-solving in customizing the best combination of educational programs and services for each child with disabilities. Understands him/herself as an integral member of the educational team that effectively communicates to all staff, parents, students, and community members a systemic approach that models teamwork, encourages collegiality, and supports collaboration. Provides visible building leadership on behalf of special education and students with disabilities. With the principal, coordinates service delivery between special education teachers, instructional assistants and related services providers at the building and ensures that all services are provided. Contributes to the development and implementation of department specific professional development. Contributes to placement process to facilitate efficiencies in service delivery . Serves as a member of the administrative team and leadership team. Develops and maintains positive and productive relationships with students and with families Manages scheduling for building-based programs. Supervises and evaluates program assistants/tutors. Assist with supervising special education staff. With the building principal, provides oversight and support to district-wide programs. Researches and shares best practices for educational interventions, accommodations and modifications to meet the individual needs of students. Collaborates with sending and receiving IEP teams for all transition preK to K and 5th to 6th along with grade to grade transitions. Assists in the organization of Extended School Year with the dissemination of information regarding ESY to staff and families, including monitoring the eligibility for ESY and data necessary to provide appropriate programming for ESY Assumes responsibility for the accuracy, validity, and interpretation of assessment results as related to special education eligibility determination. Assists Teams in gathering data and evidence required in planning the educational programs for students with disabilities. Coordinates and ensures the implementation of department policies, procedures, and practices with respect to special education. Ensures the planning and implementation of MCAS testing program as related to special education. Conducts in-service sessions and training programs for staff members on topics related to special education. Attends scheduled district special education leadership team meetings and works collaboratively with other special education leaders throughout the district. Serves as a support for Special Education Teachers, particularly newly-hired Special Education Teachers, and provides individual professional development as needed. Assists in the efforts of improving the understanding of behavioral supports for all students, including collaborative efforts between special education staff, school counselors and psychologists, BCBA, and general education. Facilitate Student Support Team meetings and participates in the support of students through direct classroom support and coaching to special education and regular education teachers in order to meet the academic and behavioral needs of students. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services and Principal. Qualifications</p> <p>DESE license as special education administrator Masters degree required Five years of public school experience including both teaching and Team facilitation Solid organizational and multitasking skills Excellent oral and written language skills Demonstrated leadership skills Knowledge of new IEP and IEP development Knowledge of federal and state special education regulations</p>