Elementary Special Education Coordinator

City Of Nashua; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City Of Nashua is looking for an Elementary Special Education Coordinator to provide leadership and supervision for special education staff at Nashua Elementary School. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, with a Master's preferred, and valid New Hampshire certification in Special Education.

This role includes managing special education services, developing budget proposals, and ensuring best practices are followed to support students with special needs. Interested applicants should apply online at www.nashua.edu.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Special Education preferred.
• 5 years of supervisory and teaching experience in special education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervise Elementary Special Education staff.
• Oversee implementation of Special Education services.
• Collaborate with the Special Education Director on budget development.
• Supervise special education teachers, specialists, and instructional assistants.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of best practices for Elementary/Special Education

Supervisory skills

Collaboration with outside agencies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Special Education

New Hampshire DOE certification in Special Education

Job description

• Position Type: Admin II: Asst. Principal & Director, Other/ Program Coordinator
• Date Posted: 6/5/2026
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: 07/01/2026
• Closing Date: 6/14/2026 or Until Filled

Position Title: Elementary Special Education Coordinator

Reports To: Director of Special Education

Supervises: Nashua Elementary School Program staff in conjunction with building principals

Coordinates With: Coordinators of School Psychologists, Special Services, Out-of-District Placements, and Pre-school

Work Year: 12 Month Position

Principal Duties

Leadership

Provides leadership and supervises the Elementary Special Education staff including Teachers, Paraeducators, and related service personnel.

Management

• Oversees the implementation of Special Education services in accordance with the law and current New Hampshire rules.
• Supports staff, administration, students, and parents as the leader with expertise in providing quality educational support for students with special needs.
• Assists the Special Education Director with developing the district's special education budget when it comes to needs at the elementary level.
• Participates in District Special Education Leadership meetings.
• Serves as the School District representative at building student services team meetings (for new referrals, student monitoring, re-evaluation discussions, etc.)
• Provides leadership and expertise in facilitating positive instructional outcomes for students.
• Services as liaison/LEA representative with outside agencies.
• Assists in facilitating student transitions.
• Collaborates with the Special Education Director in the development and implementation of extended school year programs.
• Supervises special education teachers, specialists, and instructional assistants in cooperation with building administration.
• Evaluates special education teachers, specialists, and instructional assistants in consultation with appropriate building/district staff.
• Oversees distribution of special education caseloads and deployment of support staff in conjunction with building administration.
• Participates in the recruitment, training, and mentoring of new special education staff.
• Monitors the effectiveness of the building process from pre-referral to placement and service delivery.
• Supervises IEP teams to ensure each student is provided with the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
• Follows protocol for responding to new referrals and the development of evaluation questions.
• Supervises building compliance with NHSEIS, re‑evaluation guidelines, and placement team meetings.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree in Special Education preferred.
• New Hampshire DOE certification in Special Education and Special Education Administration or Principal required.
• 5 years of supervisory and teaching experience in special education preferred.
• Knowledge of best practices for Elementary/Special Education.

Application Procedure

Interested Applicants should apply online at www.nashua.edu and include your letter of interest, resume, copies of official transcripts, letters of recommendation and certification or licensure.

The Nashua Board of Education reaffirms its position of compliance with applicable State and Federal laws of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information and age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in the services, programs and activities of the Nashua School District.