POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the
direction of the Instructional Supervisor and/or Principal,
the Special Education Program Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the
Principal in providing instructional leadership, compliance oversight, and
providing appropriate educational programming for students assigned to the
program. The incumbent will be responsible for communication with parents and
families, outside agencies as well as staff from other programs.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Provides
instructional leadership for the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and
assessment for students within the various special education programs and
collaborate with the principal and district departments in the delivery of
special education services and program supports;
Identifies
and assesses the instructional and environmental modification needs, learning
styles, evidenced-based practices, and appropriate techniques for use with
special education students to facilitate placement in the least restrictive
environment to meet the needs of students within the school;
Serves as
the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Chairperson, which includes
reviewing all IEPs to ensure quality and compliance, and accuracy of
information to support the IEP team in the identification of strategies that
support instructional planning, effective behavior management, appropriate
social skill development when working with students exhibiting challenging
behaviors, evaluation, and placement of special education students;
Conducts
formal and informal educator and support staff observations;
Assists
and collaborates with IEP team members to ensure students are receiving the
support they need to make meaningful progress;
Assists
in the development and monitoring of behavioral programs for students by
consulting with instructional specialists, school psychologists, related
services providers, educators, and other staff regarding the implementation of
behavior intervention plans (BIPs);
Implements
positive behavior strategies for students in accordance with the Code of
Maryland Regulations (COMAR) related to appropriate discipline procedures in
schools, including de-escalation techniques and safe physical intervention
methods;
Coordinates
communication within the building, IEP team, families, and with the students’
residence schools, outside agencies, and/or personnel from other programs; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge
of special education instructional and diagnostic techniques, management
skills, and strategies for differentiating the general education curriculum,
including adapting and modifying curriculum aligned to Maryland College and
Career Ready Standards;
Knowledge
of federal and state legislation and regulation, including local policies and
procedures in special education;
Knowledge
of state and local standards, alternate state assessments, national standards,
curriculum development, and student program accountability;
Ability
to provide instruction and leadership skills that reflects multiple
perspectives and multicultural education;
Ability
to create a team that works collaboratively and promotes high expectations for
all students;
Effective
program planning and organizational skills; and
Demonstrated
skills in effective human relations and in oral and written communication.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education
or related field required. A minimum of
three (3) years successful teaching experience in special education, including
experience working with peers in instructional setting.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced
Professional Certificate with Administrator I and Special Education endorsements
required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.