Coordinator of Special Services - Sumter School District

TrulyHired; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter County School District is seeking a Special Services Coordinator to utilize leadership and administrative skills to provide Sumter School District with appropriate specialized services to students with disabilities.

The role reports to the Executive Director of Student Support Services and involves guiding special education teachers, developing IEPs, and coordinating with district, community, and state stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal and state mandates and to support

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Special Education or related area is required.
• SC certification in Educational Administration is required.
• SC certification in Special Education is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a special education teacher.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, leadership and professional development for special education teachers in IEP development and implementation.
• Lead district-wide policies and procedures through data analysis and professional development planning.
• Collaborate with Executive Director of Student Support Services and HR on recruitment and teacher retention.
• Coordinate with district teams on teacher support, evaluation, and special education compliance.
• Ensure smooth student transitions and post-secondary planning for students with disabilities.
• Perform duties as assigned to support district goals and mandates.

Skills

Educational leadership

Policy knowledge

IEP development

Staff development

Data-driven decision making

Education

Master's degree or higher in Special Education or related area

SC certification in Educational Administration

SC certification in Special Education

Job description

Job Description

Sumter County School District

Special Services Coordinator

Title: Special Services Coordinator

Description: To utilize leadership and administrative skills to provide Sumter School District with appropriate specialized services to students with disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree or higher in Special Education or related area
• South Carolina certification in Educational Administration
• South Carolina certification in Special Education Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a special education teacher
• Experience in special education policies, and the development of individualized education plans (IEPs)

REPORTS TO: Executive Director Student Support Services

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides guidance, leadership and professional development for special education teachers in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans.Serves as a member of the Special Education Leadership team in order to analyze data, assist in the development of policies and procedures, and determine the professional development needs related to special services for the district.Works collaboratively with the Executive Director of Student Support Services and Human Resources in the recruitment and retention of special education teachers.Serves on the district team for teacher support and evaluation for Special Education teachers.Participates in special education meetings, to ensure compliance with state and federal policies, when needed.Coordinates with district, community, and state stakeholders in order to assure that students with disabilities exit high school with a high school diploma, high school credential or appropriate post secondary placement.Conducts Special Services Lead Teacher meetings regularly to provide guidance on policies and procedures. Works collaboratively with district personnel (e.g. counselors, psychologists, behavior specialists) in order to provide appropriate academic and behavior supports to maintain positive learning environments for students with disabilities.Works collaboratively with instructional staff (teachers, coaches and coordinators) to provide professional development in specially designed instruction for students with disabilities.Works collaboratively with the Executive Director of Student Support Services in order to provide guidance to district and school administrators to maintain compliance with Federal, State and local mandates for students with disabilities. Provide guidance to high school teams on student transitions, curriculmn and federal mandates.Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

TERMS: 233 DAYS

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other related duties may be required to meet the ongoing needs of the school district.

Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.