Senior Special Education Programs Leader

Gwinnett County Public Schools; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Coordinator of Special Education to provide systemwide leadership for all special education programs, including development and evaluation of services at the Instructional Support Center.

The role requires a Master’s degree, 5 years in special education, strong leadership and regulatory knowledge, and experience with IDEIA compliance. Licensure details specify eligibility for a Georgia Educator’s Certificate as described.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in related field required.
• 5 years of successful teaching or other related experience in special education required.
• Supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
• Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator's Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License (Georgia)

Responsibilities

• Provide systemwide leadership for all special education program areas and evaluation of programs.
• Facilitate and evaluate the delivery of effective instruction to students with disabilities.
• Lead and guide curriculum development for special education programs and clusters.
• Develop and facilitate professional learning on IDEIA compliance and related instruction methodologies.
• Guide and support local IEP teams, teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Recommend class locations, personnel, budgets, and equipment needs.
• Manage data collection and deadlines for required information and reporting.
• Act as the department's communication liaison with stakeholders.
• Analyze student performance data and recommend improvements.
• Pursue continuous quality improvement of departmental processes.
• Perform special projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Regulations knowledge

Collaboration

Communication

Positive attitude

Education

Master's Degree in related field

Job description

Applitrack is seeking a Coordinator of Special Education to provide systemwide leadership for all special education programs, including development and evaluation of services at the Instructional Support Center.

The role requires a Master’s degree, 5 years in special education, strong leadership and regulatory knowledge, and experience with IDEIA compliance. Licensure details specify eligibility for a Georgia Educator’s Certificate as described.