Building Special Education Coordinator

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandywine School District is seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher for elementary and resource settings. The role focuses on maintaining student records, supporting eligibility determinations, and coordinating with speech-language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, school psychologists, counselors and social workers to determine placement and services.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Special Education, state certification, 3+ years of SPED teaching, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Current state certification in Special Education.
• At least 3 years of SPED teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Select and administer assessments to determine eligibility for special education services.
• Participate in IEP meetings for eligibility, placement, and transition.
• Provide staff development to assist school personnel in understanding students with disabilities.
• Maintain and file all required reports and documentation.
• Comply with federal/state policies and district policies for assessment and planning." ,"Consult with parents and staff on educational and emotional needs and interpretation of assessment data.","Represent BSD in IEP meetings for students placed outside the district."],
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• Elementary School/Special Education teacher in Delaware: 52k–70k USD yearly based on experience and district scales.
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• Building Principal / Director of Special Education
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• COMPANY NAME: Brandywine School DistrictKEY POINTS: IEP meetings, SPED program management, collaboration with therapists and counselors
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• <p>Brandywine School District is seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher for elementary and resource settings. The role focuses on maintaining student records, supporting eligibility determinations, and coordinating with speech-language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, school psychologists, counselors and social workers to determine placement and services.</p><p>The position requires a Bachelor's in Special Education, state certification, 3+ years of SPED teaching, strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to building positive relationships with students and families to promote achievement and inclusive practices.</p>

Skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Master's Degree preferred

Current Certification as Teacher of Exceptional Children Special Education

Minimum 3 years' experience as a Special Education teacher

Job description

• Position Type:
  Elementary School/ Special Education
  
• Date Posted:
  10/7/2026
  
• Location:
  To be determined
  
• Date Available:
  10/2026
  
• District:
  Brandywine School District

FLSA Status: Exempt

Terms of Employment: 10 Months/Year

Benefits Type: Benefited - Regular Full-Time

Reports To: Building Principal / Director of Special Education

Job Goal:

To maintain special education records for the building(s) assigned (audit files and student management computer systems). Staff will work cooperatively with instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities including speech/language therapists, occupational and physical therapists, and school psychologists, counselors and social workers to determine eligibility, placement and programming for special education services.

Job Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Master's Degree preferred.
• Current Certification as a Teacher of Exceptional Children Special Education
• Must have at least 3 years' experience as a Special Education teacher.
• Must have a high degree of organizational skills as well as computer literacy.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Outstanding ability to motivate and build relationships with students and parents to promote student achievement and strengthen community partnerships.
• Commendable history of effective leadership, extra-curricular participation, an acceptable attendance record, and exemplary performance.

Essential Functions:

• Select and administer formal and informational assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and Delaware's Administrative Manual for Special Education Services.
• Participate/facilitate IEP meeting regarding eligibility, IEP development, appropriate placement, Manifestation Determinations and transition.
• Provide staff development training to assist school personnel in the identification and understanding of students with disabilities (if requested).
• Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other documentation required (paper and student management computer system).
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, and the Brandywine School District board policy in the area of assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.
• Consult with parents and staff concerning the educational and emotional /behavioral needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.
• Represent BSD in IEP meetings for students placed in programs outside of the district.