Special Education Coordinator

Davenport-Csd; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools ASC in Davenport, IA is seeking a Special Education Coordinator to provide compliance support and oversee evaluation timelines, IEP documentation, and audit files. The role ensures adherence to state and federal guidelines and coordinates updates across the district.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree in Special Education or related field, Iowa certification, and extensive experience in special education, with leadership and strong communication skills for

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education, Education Leadership, or related field.
• Iowa state certification in Special Education or related area.
• Extensive experience in special education.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of federal and state special education rules and IEP processes.

Responsibilities

• District compliance: training for IEP writing and timelines.
• Monitor IEP timelines, evaluations, and annual reviews.
• Conduct monthly IEP audits for compliance with policies.
• Maintain and archive compliant IEPs and related documents.
• Collaborate with Director of Special Education and staff; ACHIEVE system oversight.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Special Education

Iowa certification in Special Education

Job description

Special Education Coordinator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5893762

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

MinimumSalary:$72,744.00(DependentonEducation&Experience)

JobSummary:

The Special Education Coordinator provides direct compliance support for the district. The Special Education Coordinator ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines pertaining to special education by assisting with the coordination and monitoring of evaluation timelines, IEP document compliance, implementation of IEPs, progress monitoring data updates, ACHIEVE updates and overall maintenance of the special education audit files.

Duties&Responsibilities:

(EssentialFunctions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

Key Responsibilities:

• District Compliance
  • Conducts new teacher training for IEP writing.
  • Informs campus-based special education staff and administrators of the timelines for IEP development, annual reviews, evaluation timelines, reevaluations, MDR.
  • Conducts monthly IEP audits to ensure compliance with federal, state and district special education policies and procedures.
  • Manage the status of documents to ensure IEPs are legally compliant in all areas before archiving.
  • Monitors all special education records for accurate student/program counts.
  • Meets at least monthly with the Director of Special Education with updates on all documentation.
  • Manage the overall ACHIEVEs system for special education.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
  • Oversight of ACHIEVE LEA management under the role of permission manager.
• Professional Development and Collaboration
  • Stay abreast of current trends, research, and best practices in special education and therapeutic interventions.
• Participate in required professional development activities, workshops, and training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to share expertise, resources, and strategies for supporting students with disabilities.
  • Other Duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or Executive Director of Student and Family Services.
• Program Oversight
  • Foster positive and collaborative relationships with leaders, teachers, support staff, parents and community stakeholders.
  • Facilitate problem solving discussions with IEP team to ensure equity of voice and team consensus on issues regarding FAPE.
  • Collaborate with leadership to promote inclusive practices and supportive learning environment for all students.

Qualifications/Knowledge:

• Master's degree in Special Education, Education Leadership, or a related field, preferred.
• Iowa state certification in Special Education or related area.
• Extensive experience in special education
• Leadership experience preferred
• Strong understanding of:
  • federal and state special education rules and laws
  • Key components of the IEP process and documents (e.g., goals, services)
  • Secondary transition planning
• Ability to effectively allocate and prioritize time to serve all tasks to ensure completion of all tasks
• Close attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and strong strategic analysis skills
• Able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and peers
• Able to work well independently as well as collaboratively
• Ability to execute meetings, calls, and emails with professionalism, courtesy and accuracy
• Personal qualities of maturity, humility, strong work ethic, and diligence

Physical Requirements:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Work is performed primarily in school settings, including classrooms, common areas, and specialized learning environments.
• Ability to work with and manage students who exhibit challenging behaviors with high levels of dysregulation.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to escort a disruptive student safely from a setting.

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Noise level is quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
• Work may be non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager
• Administration > Special Education Director
• Special Education > General Special Education

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