COORDINATOR-SPECIAL EDUCATION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, coordinate and direct Special Education Services; formulate programs and policies; supervise professional and management staff directly; direct budget preparation and administration; interpret federal and State laws and regulations.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plan, organize, coordinate and direct the programs, projects, activities, services and operations of the Special Education function; assure proper staffing and allocate personnel and resources to optimize departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
2. Hire, train, prioritize and assign work and supervise professional, management, technical and clerical staff; evaluate the performance of assigned staff; recommend promotions, transfers, reassignments, terminations and disciplinary actions.   
3. Provide overall direction and technical expertise, information and assistance to management, students, parents, specialists, outside agencies and other clients regarding Special Education matters including the Preschool program; advise the administrators of unusual trends.  
4. Assist in the development, monitoring, and control of the department's annual budget 
5. Manage and direct facilities usage; develop facilities plans and allocate space to programs in accordance with program guidelines; drive to sites periodically to review programs and space allocations.  
6. Assure program compliance with federal and State laws and regulations.  
7. Negotiate and monitor transportation services contracts for students with disabilities. 
8. Evaluate student referrals, assign referrals to school sites and assure timely placement into programs.  
9. Direct and participate in the formulation and implementation of Special Education Department policies, procedures and projects; plan, organize and implement short- and long-term programs and activities designed to develop and promote operations and services.  
10. Provide for the proper maintenance of accurate and complete student records and prepare required federal, State and SELPA pupil counts and other required reports.  
11. Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of other narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to Special Education programs and services.  
12. Manage the coordination of agreements with other districts and agencies working with the Special Education programs.   
13. Represent the Department at meetings and other activities; develop and deliver oral and written reports, recommendations and other presentations to committees, agencies, boards and others.
14. Communicate with administrators and school district personnel to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.
15. Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
16. Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative, statistical and financial reports and files.
17. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid administrative services credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and one or more of the following credentials: any teaching credential, school psychology credential, speech and language specialist credential.
2. A minimum of three (3) years professional experience in one or more of the following roles: Teacher, psychologist, speech therapist, pupil personnel services worker, and school administrator.
3. Possession and maintenance of a valid California motor vehicle operator’s license.
4. Advanced degree Preferred: Masters or Doctorate

Management Salary Schedule

Work Year:  210 days