Special Education Coordinator

Cumberland School Department; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland School Department seeks a Special Education Coordinator to serve as the LEA representative at Evaluation Team Meetings and IEP Team meetings, working with building administrators and the Director of Special Education to ensure quality services for students with IEPs.

The Coordinator will foster collaboration, demonstrate depth of knowledge in special education law, and lead program development, budgeting, and service delivery models while maintaining strong communication with parents

Qualifications

• Must hold RI Dept. of Ed. Certification.
• Collaborates with building leadership regarding curriculum and student needs.
• Analyzes student data related to state and local assessments.
• Develops and implements service delivery models with leadership.
• Coordinates transitions and ensures IEPs meet standards.

Responsibilities

• Chair Evaluation Team and IEP meetings as LEA representative.
• Coordinate professional development with Director of Special Education.
• Develop annual budget for personnel and expenditures.
• Coordinate Extended School Year services for students.
• Supervise extended school year services.
• Ensure IEPs meet regulatory and district standards with fidelity.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff.
• Promote collaboration between special and general education.

Skills

RI Certification

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree preferred

RI Dept of Education Certification

Job description

Special Education Coordinator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5929582

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Special Education Coordinator serves as the LEA representative at Evaluation Team Meetings and IEP Team meetings, and works with the building administrator at each assigned school and Director of Special Education to ensure that the provision of special education services to students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) is provided. The Coordinator of Special Education fosters collaboration in the department and recognizes the accomplishment of departmental members. Depth of knowledge regarding special education law, processes and procedures, exceptional leadership and communication skills are paramount.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Special Education > General Special Education

Welcome to Cumberland School Department

Cumberland School Department is an outstanding public school system committed to rigorous academic learning outcomes for all of our students. In a nutshell, we believe that it is our responsibility to meet the needs of “100% of our students, 100% of the time.” One of our most effective strategies for meeting this high standard of excellence is to recruit and hire exceptional teaching, administrative and support professionals.The Town of Cumberland is a beautiful suburban community located in the northeast quadrant of Rhode Island. We serve a diverse student population of approximately 5,000 students in preschool through grade twelve in eight schools, including a comprehensive high school that has recently been transformed into a state-of-the-art learning facility through the generosity of our community. The Cumberland High School campus now includes a teaching area devoted to the Fine and Performing Arts, a Wellness Center, and a new Science and Technology Wing.Cumberland is recognized for many unique programs including a service-learning program, established in 1997, that is the cornerstone of our newly revised diploma system; the Dunn Literacy Initiative, a ground-breaking relationship with the Dunn Institute which provides professional development in reading to all elementary teachers; and a district-wide approach to the consistent implementation of school and classroom management known as Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). As a member of the Cumberland Public Schools, you will have an opportunity to take part in these exciting initiatives, and many more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cumberland Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, color or disability in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. (An Equal Opportunity Affiantive Action Employer)

Job Requirements

• *** Must hold appropriate RI Dept. of Ed. Certification***


• 1.Assists in the recruitment, selection and assignment of special education personnel


• 2.Collaborates with building leadership regarding curriculum development, student needs.


• 3.Works with the Director of Special Education and Building Administrator to identify/organize professional development needs and activities in addition to participating in relevant professional development opportunities


• 4.Independently and collectively collaborates with the building Administrator and Director of Special Education to analyze student data as it pertains to performance on statewide and local assessments.


• 5.Plans for and contributes to effective transitions for students from grade level to grade level and new students and their families.


• 6.Ensures that IEPs meet all regulatory and district standards, are written to reflect best practice, reflect high quality programming and are implemented with fidelity.


• 7.Works with the Building Administrator and the Director of Special Education to develop and implement efficient and effective service delivery models reflecting best practice


• 8.Communicates effectively with parents and staff


• 9.Fosters collaboration between special education and general education as it pertains to teaching, learning and assessment


• 10.Acts as the chairperson and LEA of Evaluation Team and IEP team meetings


• 11.Works with the Building Administrator and Director of Special Education to develop an annual budget for personnel and expenditures.


• 12.Coordinate Extended School Year services for students.


• 13.Supervise extended school year services for students


• 14.Demonstrates knowledge of Secondary transition planning and processes


• 15.Shares in attendance at Local Advisory Committee (LAC) meetings


• 16.Assumes other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education


• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.


• Master degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Bonnie Drezek , Human Resources Manager


• 2602 Mendon Road


• Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864


• Phone: [phone] x364


• Fax: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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