Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the the Principal, the Coordinator,promotes inclusionary practices that foster the understanding of Special Education laws, rules, and regulations for students, families, and staff..The Special Education Coordinator supports the Learning Specialist/Special Education teachers, and other providers in all aspects of implementation of the Special Education process for students in grades Prek3 - 6. The Special Education Coordinator also supports administrators, teachers, and other professional and support staff in meeting the needs of students in need of special Services services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
*Overseeing / managing a caseload of special education students and the implementation of their IEP/504 plans in: inclusive, self-contained and pull-out settings.
*Ensuring compliance by the school with all local and Federal laws and regulation relating to students with IEPs/504 plans and students referred to special education.
*Ensuring that services provided by contractual related service providers are of high quality, provided in the LRE, and are aligned with students' IEPs/504 plans.
*Effectively communicating to parents and guardians the special education process including process for referrals, evaluations, annual IEPs/504 plans, and re-evaluations as well as parental rights granted by IDEA.
*Coordinate special education screenings, referrals and evaluations.
*Oversee the drafting, implementation, and management of all IEPs and 504 plans to ensure IDEA compliance.
*Facilitating IEP meetings and ensuring all documents are completed in a timely manner (according to state, local, and school policies and procedures) prior to MDT meeting.
*Prepare quarterly IEP progress reports and provide quarterly IEP progress reports to parents/guardians.
*Maintaining student files (paper and electronic) according to school, PCSB and OSSE standards.
*Provide training and technical assistance to teachers, related service providers and support service professionals on all aspects of cases management:
* Ensure IEPs are developmentally appropriate, Common Core State Standards curriculum/standards -based, strength based, and relevant to individual students.
* Working to maintain school and LEA tracking and data system that includes: student information related to IEPs, services, service hours, evaluations, MDT referrals, timelines in which evaluations were completed and discipline incidents.documented
*Integrates new developments, research findings and best practices into ongoing programs and new initiatives.
*Representing SSMA as a subject matter expert in contact with OSSE, Federal Agencies and nonprofits concerning students with special needs.
*Overseeing special education inventory of equipment / materials.
Identifying and developing appropriate curriculum and school based assessments to support the academic growth of students with IEPs/504 plans.
*Gathering and reporting data for all reporting requirements concerning students with IEPs/504 plans and other required reports (to the State, Department of Education, census, grant applications, annual report, etc.).
*Establishing and maintaining communication with parents of students in the program. Facilitating bi-monthly parent workshops
*As needed, managing the work of Learning Specialists ( special education teachers)
*Managing and coordinating ESY program with the Principal
*Maintaining confidentiality of student records and student information
*Assume other duties, administrative and otherwise, as assigned by the supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Student Evaluation and Services
Team Participation
The SSMA Special Education Coordinator is a critical part of several teams on staff at SSMA including the Scholar Success, Culture & Equity Services Team, Academic Team and Operations Team.
Professional Development
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
SALARY & BENEFITS Salary is based on educational level, certification(s), and years of experience. Employees will be contracted yearly. Contracts will be renewed according to evaluations and staff interest. Health benefits (medical & dental), disability insurance, and a retirement plan: 401-(k) or the continuation of the DCPS retirement plan.
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