Special Education Coordinator
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Special Education Coordinator is responsible for identifying, developing and coordinating resources at the campus in order to meet the needs of students who have been identified as needing special education.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overseeing / managing a caseload of special education students and the implementation of their IEP plans in: inclusive, self-contained and pull-out settings.
Know campus data in regard to state assessment, benchmarks, and available interventions.
Attend ARD Committee meetings, and provide follow-up to special education placements including planning and implementation of ARD Committee decisions.
Serve as liaison between parents, teachers, counselors, nurses, outside agencies and various campus departments.
Serve as conflict mediator/problem solver in crisis situations concerning instructional programs, placement and behaviors of students.
Perform special education audits and gather State Performance Plan data to submit to TEA.
Be fully informed of staff and position management, student cases, classroom and equipment needs.
Demonstrate proficiency with eSped.
Demonstrate high ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
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.
Providing training and technical assistance to case managers, teachers, 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.