Special Education Process Coordinator

Various Locations - Exceptional Education; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools in Kansas City, Missouri seeks a Special Education Process Coordinator to support the Exceptional Education department across multiple locations. This role emphasizes IDEA compliance, collaboration with principals, and staff coaching to ensure high-quality special education services.

The position reports to the Director of Exceptional Education, with responsibilities including data collection and analysis, professional development planning, and serving as the LEA

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education is required.
• Missouri certification in Special Education.
• Documented knowledge of Special Education process.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications may be appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with principals in the supervision of special education staff and implementation of special education at individual school sites.
• Provide special education teachers and related service providers direct consultation and coaching regarding effective specialized instruction practices.
• Facilitate collection of data and assist in data analysis for program evaluation and planning.
• Assist in planning and providing high quality professional development for special education staff.
• Serve as Local Education Agency representative in IEP and other decision-making meetings regarding individual students.
• Monitor and promote compliance with IDEA regulations, the Missouri Plan for Special Education, and the Local Compliance Plan.
• Collaborate with colleagues outside of special education to ensure seamless support for students with disabilities.
• Use technology effectively to manage documentation requirements.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Master's Degree in Special Education

Missouri certification in Special Education

Job description

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Special Education Process Coordinator

Kansas City School District - KCMO Various Locations - Exceptional Education - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5969609
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Process Coordinator

Job Title Code: 01549

Salary Grade: T03C-T06C starting at $54,613

Department: Exceptional Education

Reports To: Director of Exceptional Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date Prepared: 3/24/2014 Revised: 10/23/26

Position Summary:

Facilitate the provision of effective specialized instruction and full compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

• Collaborate with principals in the supervision of special education staff and implementation of special education at individual school sites.
• Provide special education teachers and related service providers direct consultation and coaching regarding effective specialized instruction practices.
• Facilitate collection of data and assist in data analysis for the purpose of program evaluation and planning.
• Assist in planning and providing high quality professional development for special education staff.
• Serve as Local Education Agency representative as needed in Individual Education Program (IEP) and other decision-making meetings regarding special education for individual students.
• Monitor and promote compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education ACT (IDEA) regulations, the Missouri Plan for Special Education, and the Local Compliance Plan.
• Collaborate with colleagues outside of special education to ensure seamless support for students with disabilities, and clear communication between staff members.
• Use technology effectively to manage documentation requirements.
• Demonstrate effective human relations and communication skills.
• Comply with all district rules, regulations and policies.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Qualifications)

• Master's Degree in Special Education
• Missouri certification in Special Education
• Documented knowledge of Special Education process
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications may be appropriate and acceptable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: 202 day calendar; 8 hrs/day, 5 days/week

Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance are provided.

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $54,613 to $106,962 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required