Special Education Out-of-District Placement Coordinator (Temporary Assignment)

Nashua School District; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashua School District in Nashua, NH, seeks a Special Education Out-of-District Placement Coordinator for a temporary assignment to manage out-of-district placements.

The role requires NH cert in special education, a Master’s in SPED or School Psychology, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to travel and attend court. Reports to the Director of Special Education.

Qualifications

• NH certified educator in a Special Education categorical area. Master's degree in Special Education or School Psychology with knowledge of statutes related to special education. Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Able to work independently, attend court and travel.
• Special Ed Administration Certification Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Place and monitor progress of special education students in out-of-district placements when the team determines it is least restrictive.
• Visit out-of-district placement possibilities to assess suitability for students.
• Attend placement meetings and collaborate with the out-of-district facility toward meeting IEP goals.
• Provide the Director of Special Education with reports on student progress.
• Collaborate with special education staff, courts, agencies, service providers, parents, and schools to address educational needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Special Education or School Psychology

NH certification in Special Education

Special Ed Administration Certification Preferred

Job description

Overview

POSITION: Special Education Out-of-District Placement Coordinator (Temporary Assignment)

LOCATION: District Office

REPORTS TO: Director, Special Education

WORK YEAR: 260 Days

STARTING: 2026 - 2027 School Year

SALARY RANGE: Competitive Salary and Benefits in Nashua Administrator and Supervisory Union

Qualifications

NH certified educator in a Special Education categorical area. Master's degree in Special Education or School Psychology with knowledge of statutes related to special education. Seeking a highly motivated, resourceful self-starter who possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with attention to detail. Able to work independently, attend court and travel. Special Ed Administration Certification Preferred.

Summary Of Responsibilities

The Out of District Coordinator will place and monitor progress of special education students in out of district placements when the student\'s team has determined it to be the least restrictive educational setting. This process includes visiting out of district placement possibilities to determine if appropriate in meeting the student\'s needs, attending placement meetings and working assertively with the out-of-district facility toward the achievement of student goals outlines in the IEP so that student can successfully return to public school programs. Collaborates with special education staff, courts, agencies, service providers, parents, public and private schools to address the educational needs of students. Provides the Director of Special Education with reports on student progress.

Application Procedure

Interested Applicants should apply online at www.nashua.edu and include a letter of interest, resume, certification, transcripts and three professional letters of recommendation.

This notice should not be construed to imply that this is the exclusive list of job functions associated with this position.

The Nashua Board of Education reaffirms its position of compliance with applicable state and federal laws of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information and age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in the services, programs and activities of the Nashua School District.