Special Education Coordinator - Washington, United States - DC Public Schools
Description
Langley Elementary School is looking for a passionate and equity-minded Special Education Coordinator to join them for the school year
Position Overview
The Coordinator, Special Education Program will report to the Principal.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned. _
Assists school leadership in special education compliance by:
- Monitors guidelines, timelines, and completion of student assessments, evaluations, IEP development and renewals according to federal, state, and district guidelines.
- Establishes procedures for team meetings and data collection in the Special Education Data System (SEDS).
- Provides assessment reports to supervisors.
- Reviews Hearing Officer Decisions/Settlement Agreements requirements, determines assessment needs, and ensures compliance by deadline and standards.
- Provides professional development to school staff relative to special education mandates, guidelines, and compliance issues.
- Assists staff with the development and implementation of school accuracy management systems and/or internal audit systems.
- Monitors students' records for accuracy and compliance.
- Monitors data collection for SEDS and Medicaid.
- Assists classroom and special education teachers with the of development of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA).
- Assists school staff with providing effective student interventions based on IEP and team recommendations.
- Attends and facilitates meetings related to student performance, evaluation, and programs.
- Provides parent outreach and information about the special education program.
- Provides professional development to school staff relative to special education researchbased instructional strategies.
Qualifications
- Master's degree and two years of related work experience.
- Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.
- Commitment to Equity: Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education.
- Leadership: Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations.
- Focus on Data-
Driven Results:
Relentlessly pursues the improvement of central office performance and school leadership, instruction, and operations, and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains.
- Innovative Problem-Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.
- Adaptability: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and nonroutine situations.
- Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others.
- Dependability: Does whatever it takes to consistently deliver with high quality under tight deadlines; successfully manages own projects through strong organization, detailed workplans, and balancing of multiple priorities.
- Communication and
Customer Service Skills:
Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders
Pay:
$83, $91,540.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Washington, DC required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, DC 20002: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
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