Special Education Coordinator

Young World Physical Education; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 69,988 - 96,584; Full time

Job summary

Pittsylvania County Schools ECC - Chatham, Virginia seeks a Special Education Coordinator to support administrators, teachers, and families through the special education process.

The role ensures IDEA compliance, coordinates programming, and provides staff development, collaborating with support services to address needs. Open to twelve-month, full-time employment with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master's or Advanced Degree with a Postgraduate Professional License.
• Demonstrate proficiency with the special education process.
• Demonstrate success in special education teaching assignments across multiple grade levels, instructional settings, and disability categories.

Responsibilities

• Provide special education support for administration, special education teachers, and general education teachers in assigned schools.
• Coordinate special education programming as directed by the Assistant Superintendent for Support Services.
• Communicate and provide oversight for special education procedures and protocols.
• Serve as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative in special education meetings.
• Ensure Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) compliance in all areas of responsibility.
• Conduct achievement assessment, develop related reports, and attend eligibility meetings.
• Provide staff support for Individualized Education Program (IEP) development.
• Provide professional development for school staff, as needed, in assigned areas.
• Collaborate with Support Services staff to address areas of need.
• Abide by State statutes, School Board policies and regulations.

Skills

Proficiency with special education

Leadership experience

Education

Master's or Advanced Degree with Postgraduate Professional License

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Coordinator

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Support Services

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month employee

SUPERVISES: Special Education programs and procedures in assigned areas and Division schools

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• Hold a Master's or Advanced Degree with a Postgraduate Professional License
• Demonstrate proficiency with the special education process
• Demonstrate success in special education teaching assignments across multiple grade levels, instructional settings, and disability categories

PREFERRED:

• Endorsement in Administration and Supervision
• Endorsement in Special Education
• Demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by school and/or Division- level duties
• Broad knowledge base of educational assessment tools, intervention strategies, and specialized programming
• Extensive knowledge of Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports (VTSS) and
• P ositive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS)
• Experience with the Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) process and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) development
• Experience with the Community Services Act (CSA), and private day and residential placement determinations

FOCUS: The Special Education Coordinator(s) will provide support to administrators, special education and general education teachers, and families related to the special education process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide special education support for administration, special education teachers, and general education teachers in assigned schools
• Coordinate special education programming as directed by the Assistant Superintendent for Support Services
• Communicate and provide oversight for special education procedures and protocols
• Serve as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative in special education meetings
• Ensure Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) compliance in all areas of responsibility
• Conduct achievement assessment, develop related reports, and attend eligibility meetings
• Provide staff support for Individualized Education Program (IEP) development
• Provide professional development for school staff, as needed, in assigned areas
• Collaborate with Support Services staff to address areas of need
• Abide by State statutes, School Board policies and regulations

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties, as assigned, by the Assistant Superintendent for Support Services

SALARY RANGE: $69,988.92-$96,584.73

PLEASE NOTE:

• Pittsylvania County Schools reserves the right to fill positions pursuant to School Board Policy GBN, Staff Hiring Procedures.

Position Type: Full-Time

Special Education Coordinator

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