Special Education Coordinator

Davenport Community Schools; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Davenport Community Schools District seeks a Special Education Coordinator to provide direct compliance support, ensuring adherence to state and federal guidelines for IEPs, evaluation timelines, and audit maintenance. This role drives ACHIEVE system management and staff training on IEP processes.

Responsibilities include monthly meetings with the Director of Special Education, overseeing documentation accuracy, and fostering collaboration with leaders, teachers, and families to support

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education or related field required.
• Iowa certification in Special Education required.
• Extensive experience in special education.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal/state special education laws and IEP process.

Responsibilities

• Ensure IEP timelines, annual reviews, reevaluations, MDR compliance.
• Monitor and audit special education records for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee ACHIEVE system and maintain audit files.
• Coordinate training for staff on IEP writing and procedures.
• Collaborate with district leadership to promote inclusive practices.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Time management

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Professionalism

Education

Master's degree in Special Education

Master's degree in Education Leadership

Iowa certification in Special Education

Job description

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

MinimumSalary:$72,744.00(DependentonEducation&Experience)

JobSummary:

The SpecialEducation Coordinator provides direct compliance support for the district.The Special Education Coordinatorensurescompliancewithstateandfederalguidelinespertainingtospecialeducationbyassisting with the coordination and monitoring of evaluation timelines, IEP document compliance, implementation of IEPs,progressmonitoringdataupdates,ACHIEVEupdatesandoverallmaintenanceofthespecialeducation audit files.

Duties&Responsibilities:

1. EssentialFunctionsofPosition,MajorResponsibilities,SummaryofKeyDuties,SpecialAssignments,Relationships

KeyResponsibilities:

• DistrictCompliance
  • ConductsnewteachertrainingforIEPwriting.
  • Informscampus-basedspecialeducationstaffandadministratorsofthetimelinesforIEP development, annual reviews, evaluation timelines, reevaluations, MDR.
  • ConductsmonthlyIEPauditstoensurecompliancewithfederal,stateanddistrictspecial education policies and procedures.
  • ManagesthestatusofdocumentstoensureIEPsarelegallycompliantinallareasbefore archiving.
  • Monitorsallspecialeducationrecordsforaccuratestudent/programscounts.
  • MeetsatleastmonthlywiththeDirectorofSpecialEducationwithupdatesonall documentation.
  • ManagestheoverallACHIEVEsystemforspecialeducation.
  • PerformotherdutiesasassignedbytheDirectorofSpecialEducation.
  • OversightofACHIEVELEAmanagementundertheroleofpermissionmanager.
• ProfessionalDevelopmentandCollaboration
  • Stayabreastofcurrenttrends,research,andbestpracticesinspecialeducationandtherapeutic interventions.
• Participateinrequiredprofessionaldevelopmentactivities,workshops,andtrainingsessionsto enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Collaboratewithcolleaguestoshareexpertise,resources,andstrategiesforsupporting students with disabilities.
  • OtherDutiesasassignedbytheDirectorofSpecialEducationorExecutiveDirectorofStudent and Family Services.
• ProgramOversight
  • Fosterpositiveandcollaborativerelationshipswithleaders,teachers,supportstaff,parentsand community stakeholders.
  • FacilitateproblemsolvingdiscussionswithIEPteamstoensureequityofvoiceandteam consensus on issues regarding FAPE.
  • Collaboratewithleadershiptopromoteinclusivepracticesandasupportivelearning environment for all students.

Qualifications/Knowledge:

• Master'sdegreeinSpecialEducation,EducationLeadership,orarelatedfield,preferred.
• IowastatecertificationinSpecialEducationorrelatedarea.
• Extensiveexperienceinspecialeducation
• Leadershipexperiencepreferred
• Strongunderstandingof:
  • federalandstatespecialeducationrulesandlaws
  • KeycomponentsoftheIEPprocessanddocuments(e.g.,goals,services)
  • Secondarytransitionplanning
• Abilitytoeffectivelyallocateandprioritizetimetoseveraltaskstoensurecompletionofalltasks
• Excellentcommunicationskills(writtenandverbal)andstrongstrategicanalysisskills
• Abletodevelopandmaintainstrongworkingrelationshipswithcolleaguesandpeers
• Abletoworkwellindependentlyaswellascollaboratively
• Abilitytoexecutemeetings,calls,andemailswithprofessionalism,courtesyandaccuracy
• Personalqualitiesofmaturity,humility,strongworkethic,anddiligence

PhysicalRequirements:

• Workisperformedprimarilyinschoolsettings,includingclassrooms,commonareas,andspecialized learning environments.
• Abilitytoworkwithandmanagestudentswhoexhibitchallengingbehaviorswithhighlevelsof dysregulation.
• Requiresfrequentstanding,walking,andoccasionalliftingupto50pounds.
• Abilitytoescortadisruptivestudentsafelyfromasetting.

(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.)

• Noiselevelisquiettoloud.
• Workmaybeindoorsand/oroutdoors.
• Workmaybeinnon-air-conditionedrooms.
• Substance-freeenvironment.
• Fast-pacedatmospherewithconstantcontactwithstudents,staff,orthepublic.
• Directresponsibilityforthesafety,well-being,andworkoutputofstudents.

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