Special Education Coordinator

Urbana School District #116; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A public education institution in Urbana, IL is seeking a Special Education Coordinator responsible for implementing special education services across the district. The role ensures compliance with regulations and collaborates with staff, families, and service providers to support students with disabilities. Ideal candidates will provide professional development and lead IEP development efforts.

Qualifications

• Responsible for coordinating development and monitoring of IEPs with focus on instructional and behavioral strategies.
• Provides leadership to school staff to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of special education services across all schools in the district.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Provide leadership to school staff to improve educational outcomes.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to support students with disabilities.
• Serve as the Local Educational Agency (LEA) Representative in meetings.
• Support building teams in the development of behavioral support plans.
• Provide professional development to teachers and assistants.

Job description

Overview

TITLE: Special Education Coordinator

LOCATION: USD116

SUPERVISOR: Executive Director of Student Services

JOB SUMMARY: The Special Education Coordinator is responsible for supporting the implementation of special education services across all schools in the district, with a specific focus on selected school sites based on district needs. This role ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, coordinates the development and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with a specific focus on instructional and behavioral strategies, and provides leadership to school staff to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities. The coordinator works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, families, and related service providers to ensure that students receive appropriate supports and services in the least restrictive environment. Additional responsibilities include serving as the Local Educational Agency (LEA) Representative in special education meetings, supporting building teams in the development of appropriate behavioral support plans and providing student specific instructional professional development to teachers and teaching assistants.

EEO STATEMENT: AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of special education services across all schools in the district, with a focus on selected school sites based on district needs.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; coordinate the development and monitoring of IEPs with a focus on instructional and behavioral strategies.
• Provide leadership to school staff to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, families, and related service providers to ensure students receive appropriate supports and services in the least restrictive environment.
• Serve as the Local Educational Agency (LEA) Representative in special education meetings.
• Support building teams in the development of appropriate behavioral support plans.
• Provide student-specific instructional professional development to teachers and teaching assistants.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Education Administration Programs

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