Special Education Coordinator - Partner District

Special School District of St. Louis County

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 99,000 - 121,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Staff health clinics

Paid holidays

PTO

Vacation days

Employee assistance program

Health spending account

Job summary

Special School District Saint Louis County is seeking a Special Education Coordinator (District-wide) to guide programming, supervise staff, and ensure compliant, student-centered services across partner districts in St. Louis County.

The role emphasizes inclusive learning environments and strong collaboration with school leaders. The Coordinator will oversee daily operations, manage budgets, and align with federal and state requirements, shaping programs to improve student outcomes and equity

Qualifications

Master’s degree in special education or school administration is required.
Minimum of 3 years of special education teaching or related services experience required.
Missouri DESE Special Education Administrator Certification required.
Missouri DESE SPED teacher or related services certification/licensure required.
Applicants eligible for Temporary Authorization Certification (TAC) in SPED Admin K-12 may apply.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of special education services across districts.
Supervise special education staff and coordinate program implementation.
Manage budgets and ensure alignment with federal/state/District requirements.
Partner with principals and district leaders to identify needs and drive improvements.
Support inclusive, student-centered services and ensure high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Educational policy knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in special education or school administration

DESE Special Education Administrator Certification

DESE special education teacher certification or related services certification

Job description

Special School District Saint Louis County *DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Special Education Coordinator - Partner District

Special School District Saint Louis County *DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Special School District of St. Louis County Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5933420

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Special Education Coordinator

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $110,000 Annually

Job Categories: Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

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