Coordinator of Special Programs

Appoquinimink School District; Odessa (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Appoquinimink School District seeks a Coordinator of Special Programs to lead and coordinate districtwide specialized education programs, including autism and alternative pathways. The role focuses on program implementation, inclusion, and ensuring access to least restrictive environments for students with diverse needs.

The successful candidate will collaborate with district leaders, provide training and technical assistance, and guide instructional practices across schools.

Qualifications

• Master's in Special Education or Educational Leadership.
• Delaware administrative certification preferred.
• Certification as TOA/SLD preferred.
• 3–5 years in leadership at district/school level.
• Knowledge of IDEA, LRE, and related laws and regs.
• Understanding of ABA and behavior supports.
• Must pass background and TB testing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior and district leaders to support program implementation.
• Facilitate training and support for specialized programming and instruction.
• Provide consultation and coaching to administrators, teachers, and specialists.
• Implement policies per Delaware Administrative Code and district plan.
• Coordinate summer programming for 12-month students.
• Lead districtwide specialized programs (RISE, Foundations, LCCE).
• Support inclusion, transitions, and least restrictive environment goals.
• Lead professional development on specialized programming and behavior supports.
• Participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Monitor fidelity of behavior support plans and data collection.
• Serve on district Peer Review Committee.
• Maintain Safety-Care certification and de-escalation knowledge.

Skills

Collaboration with admins and leaders

Training and PD delivery

Strong communication

Organizational and facilitation skills

Technology skills

Education

Master's degree in Special Education or Educational Leadership

State of Delaware administrative certification (preferred)

Teacher of Students with Autism or SLD certification (preferred)

3–5 years leadership experience at district/school level

Knowledge of IDEA and LRE requirements

Working knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis

Criminal background check and TB testing

Tools

Safety-Care training (or similar)

Job description

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Coordinator of Special Programs
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the direction of the Senior Coordinator of Special Education Programs, the Coordinator of Special Programs is a 12-month administrative leadership position responsible for supporting the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and continuous improvement of specialized special education programs across the district, including the RISE (Autism) Program, Foundations Program, and Life Centered Career Education (LCCE) Pathway.

The Coordinator works collaboratively with members of the Special Education Department, district and building leaders, educators, related service providers, and other stakeholders to support high-quality, individualized programming that addresses the diverse academic, functional, communication, behavioral, and transition needs of students with disabilities.

The Coordinator provides leadership, guidance, and technical assistance to support effective instructional practices, program implementation, meaningful inclusion opportunities, and appropriate transitions across programs and educational settings. The position supports schools in identifying student and programmatic needs, strengthening instructional practices, and promoting access to the least restrictive environment (LRE) in alignment with students' individualized needs and goals.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link: Salary Scales

TRAINING

Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety-Care or a similar competency-based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of your continued employment.

COMPLIANCE - LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / PERMIT

Failure to meet or maintain any of the licensing or certification Minimum Qualifications listed further below in this job posting may result in the withdrawal of the job offer prior to employment or termination of employment if already hired. The district reserves the right to assess compliance at any time. If deficiencies are identified, employees may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Additionally, any misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant information during the hiring process may be considered grounds for immediate rescission of the offer or termination.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Senior Coordinator of Special Education Programs, school and district administrators, and other special education leaders to support program implementation and core expectations.
• Facilitate training and support appropriate programming, services, and specially designed instruction for students served in specialized programs across the district.
• Provide consultation, coaching and modeling to building administrators, general and special education teachers, related service providers, and contractors to strengthen instructional practices, behavioral supports, and individualized student services.
• Implement policies and procedures outlined in Delaware's Administrative Code and the local operational plan for special education. Support the district's Strategic Plan, curricular and instructional priorities.
• Coordinate summer programming for students with 12-month educational programming.
• Provide leadership for the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and continuous improvement of districtwide specialized programs, including Reaching Independence Through Structured Education (RISE), Foundations, and the Life Centered Career Education (LCCE) Pathway.
• Support individualized academic, functional, communication, behavioral, and transition-related instruction through evidence-based instructional practices and appropriate supports.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), related service providers, and other specialists to support the development and expansion of specialized programming for students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.
• Support schools in identifying and implementing meaningful inclusion opportunities, appropriate transitions across programs and educational settings, and services within the least restrictive environment (LRE).
• Assess professional learning needs and provide professional development related to specialized programming, specially designed instruction, behavioral supports, and related services.
• Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, as appropriate.
• Monitor fidelity of implementation of behavior intervention and support plans, assist staff in developing measurable behavioral IEP goals, and support systematic data collection and analysis to monitor student progress.
• Serve as an active member of the district Peer Review Committee.
• Maintain current Safety-Care certification and knowledge of appropriate de-escalation techniques.
• Engage in self-evaluation to support professional growth and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Coordinator of Special Education Programs or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Below are the qualifications for this position:

• Master's degree in Special Education, School Administration, Educational Leadership, or a related field
• Possess or be eligible for appropriate State of Delaware administrative certification, preferred.
• Possess or be eligible for Teacher of Students with Autism or Severe Intellectual Disabilities certification.
• Minimum of three to five years of leadership experience at the school and/or district level.
• Strong communication, organizational, facilitation, interpersonal, and technology skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state special education laws and regulations, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and least restrictive environment requirements.
• Knowledge of standards-aligned instruction, alternate academic achievement standards, Dynamic Learning Maps, specially designed instruction, accommodations, modifications, and inclusive educational practices.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and educational programming for students with a broad range of disabilities and support needs, including students who require intensive, specialized, or complex supports.
• Working knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Criminal background check and tuberculin testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

• Preferred: Transcripts to be reviewed/evaluated prior to submission of job application ? this should be completed by a Department of Education approved professional organization (details listed in website link below); Please submit review/evaluation with job application submission items
• REQUIRED: When completing and submitting application, make sure you have answered all questions regarding international applicants
• REQUIRED: Review information as listed on State of Delaware's Department of Education DEEDS website regarding Non-U.S. ApplicationCertification, see link below

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work of this position is performed across district schools, district facilities, and community-based settings. Work requires the ability to travel between locations and move throughout school, classroom, district, and community environments as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

NONDISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE

The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

EVALUATION

Job performance will be evaluated by the Senior Coordinator of Special Education Programs in accordance with the applicable state-approved evaluation system and district expectations.

Postings current as of 10/23/2026 7:27:50 AM CST.

Internal applicants only. All substitutes, both regular and long-term, are not considered internal employees, and are thus ineligible for internal positions.

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