Special Education Coordinator - Partner District

Anova Education; Saint Louis (MI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Enrollment in retirement plans

Paid holidays

PTO and vacation days

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Special School District seeks a Special Education Coordinator to lead district-wide special education teams, ensuring compliant, student-centered services. You will guide programming, support staff, and collaborate with building leaders to foster inclusive, collaborative learning environments.

The role involves daily operations oversight, staff supervision, and budget management, with travel to SSD sites and the Learning Center. This is a full-time, on-site position within St. Louis County, MO.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in special education or school administration required.
• Minimum of 3 years of special education teaching or related services experience required.
• Certification or licensure in Missouri DESE for Special Education Administrator is required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across assigned districts.
• Supervise special education staff and manage budgets.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district requirements.
• Collaborate with principals and district leaders to identify needs and implement improvements.
• Travel within the district to SSD venues as needed.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Special education expertise

Education

Master's degree in special education or school administration

Missouri DESE Special Education Administrator Certification

Missouri DESE Special education teacher or related services certification/licensure

Temporary Authorization Certification (TAC) eligibility

Tools

Leadership

Job description

Special Education Coordinator

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As a Special Education Coordinator with Special School District, you serve as a trusted leader for special education teams across assigned partner districts. You guide programming, support staff, and work alongside building leaders to ensure students receive high-quality, compliant, and student-centered services. Your leadership helps create learning environments where inclusion and collaboration are intentional, and educators feel supported in their work with students and families.

In this role, you oversee daily operations, supervise special education staff, manage budgets, and ensure alignment with federal, state, and District requirements. You partner closely with principals and District leaders to identify needs, implement improvements, and maintain effective systems that support both students and staff. Through thoughtful guidance, clear communication, and a commitment to continuous growth, you help shape programs that improve student outcomes across St. Louis County.

Special education coordinators work in districts throughout St. Louis County, Monday through Friday, typically 8 AM to 4:30 PM. The primary office for each position will be within the district served, but travel to various buildings in the district, as well as SSD's Learning Center and Central Office, will be required.

Posting open until: 06/28/2026

Salary

• $110,000

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in special education or school administration required
• Minimum of 3 years of special education teaching or related services experience required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Special Education Administrator Certification required
• Missouri DESE special education teacher or related services certification and or licensure required
• Applicants who are eligible for a Temporary Authorization Certification (TAC) in Special Education Admin K-12 can apply

Calendar

• 12-month school year, exact dates dependent on assigned location

Benefits

• Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
• Staff Health Clinics
• Paid holidays
• 15 PTO days per year
• 20 vacation days per year
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account

Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.