Special Education Coordinator

Fort Smith Public Schools; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Smith Public Schools in Fort Smith, Arkansas seeks a Special Education Coordinator to lead the district's Special Education program and coordinate IEP development, ensuring compliance with IDEA and state regulations.

The role requires AR licensure, LEA supervisor licensure, a Master’s degree, and prior experience as a special education teacher. It is a full-time 215-day contract beginning November 2026 with benefits per the employee contract.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required.
• LEA Supervisor Licensure required.
• Must meet AR licensure requirements.
• Relevant years of successful experience as a special education teacher.
• Effective instructional leadership skills and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and supervision in assigned aspects of the District Special Education Program.
• Plan with principals, teachers, and administrative staff to develop and implement a program designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Coordinate the development of all Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students receiving special education services.
• Maintain information and liaison with other agencies and individuals providing services to students with disabilities.
• Assist in monitoring district programs for children with disabilities to ensure compliance with policies and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

IDEA compliance

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Special Education Coordinator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5960462

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title: Special Education Coordinator

FLSA: Exempt

Location: Special Education Department

Reports To: Director of Special Education

Terms of Employment: A full contract for this position is 215 days, with benefits as specified in employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on the actual start date.

Beginning: November, 2026

Qualifications

• Must meet AR licensure requirements
• LEA Supervisor Licensure required
• Master’s Degree required
• Relevant years of successful experience as a special education teacher required
• Effective instructional leadership skills and experiences

District Values

• We will always put student needs first.
• We believe relationships matter.
• We expect accountability.
• We operate with transparency.
• We prioritize student and staff safety.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide leadership, direction and supervision in assigned aspects of the District Special Education Program
• Plan with principals, teachers, and administrative staff to develop and implement a program designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities
• Be thoroughly familiar with the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and state regulations including all proposals for revision
• Assist with the preparation of all reports, proposals and plans required by the Special Education Unit
• Assist with the organization and implementation of the District’s Special Education Professional Development Program
• Participate in the selection and placement of special education personnel
• Coordinate the development of all Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students receiving special education services
• Maintain information on and liaison with other public and private agencies and individuals who provide services to students with disabilities in the district, particularly those ages 14 and above to provide vocational preparation
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Remain current on instructional practices in Special Education
• Provide on-going consultative assistance, in conjunction with assigned special education personnel, to regular education teachers serving students with disabilities
• Assist in the monitoring of the operation of district programs for children with disabilities to ensure operation in accordance with state and district adopted and approved policies, procedures and guidelines
• Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors, Carries out duty as assigned, including after-school or before-school duties
• Participates in grade level collaboration, planning, as part of PLCs, as well as school committees
• Follows all TESS rubric “proficient” level expectations for their role
• Supervises students on recess, bus, during before and after school duty, on field trips, extracurricular events, and in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance
• Attends building events/activities at night, as requested by administration
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others
• Maintains emotional control under stress
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Other Job Functions

• Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally
• May be required to physically move students or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, and squatting

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Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jennifer Six , Human Resources Specialist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]