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Start Your Online Application Now<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.applitrack.com%2Fduluthedison%2FOnlineApp%2FJobPostings%2FView.asp%3FAppliTrackJobId%3D491&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cdb310a5892834ec67c9808dd83f5c387%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638811813758851927%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QGUS1MGIf1ZwSvMnW7EpQly3CCS6u3rNw%2B1e%2F5DIU7k%3D&reserved=0> Job Title: Special Education Coordinator Department: Special Education Supervisor: Head of Schools FLSA Status: Exempt Summary Under the supervision of the Head of School and guidance of the Special Education Director, the Special Education Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and monitoring the activities of the Special Education department. They are members of the District Leadership Team and report to the Head of School. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential duties outlined below are intended as &#8220;representative&#8221; examples of the level, nature and decision-making expected of personnel assigned to this type of position. The duties below are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and tasks performed by those holding this type of position. Other duties may be assigned. Educational Programming District * Assure proper staffing and contracts are in place to meet the needs of special education students. * Provide direction and guidance to Assistant Coordinators on the assignment of caseloads for special education staff. * Provide direction and guidance to Assistant Coordinators on paraprofessional assignments. * Provides direction and guidance to the special education administrative team regarding appropriate service delivery models. * Analyze efficacy of special education interventions and service delivery models. Academy * Assign caseloads for special education teaching staff * Collaborates with the Special Education Teachers to onboard and support paraprofessionals. * Create, monitor and adjust paraprofessional schedule * Provide training and guidance to special education teachers in the roles of paraprofessional supervision * Provide input regarding classroom placement for special education students Coordination * Assure that process is in place for accurate time and effort reporting * Maintain current demographics regarding all students on IEPs as well as those in referral process * Assure through self-review process that special education timelines and documentation is in compliance * Provides direction and guidance to the process of special education referrals. * Assure paraprofessional performance review process is followed * Provide input to IEP teams and building administrators regarding amended consequences for students receiving special education services * Assure process in place for students transitioning between schools or community agencies * Assure process in place for determining special transportation needs. * Provide guidance to Assistant Coordinators when there are staff shortages. Communication District * Report weekly to head of school * Maintain ongoing communication with special education director * Maintain positive relationships with resident school districts * Facilitate an active Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) * Establish working relations with colleagues, developing effective systems for reciprocal communication about students with special needs. This includes ongoing communication with building administrators. * Maintain positive relationships with outside agencies, such as county social services, PACER, Disability Law Center, etc. * Maintain productive communication with relevant local and/or state special education authorities about the special education program * Establish regular communication mechanisms with assigned special education team(s) * Acts as a liaison for the child find process. * Organizes and oversees the district&#8217;s extended school year program. Compliance District * Be knowledgeable of, and assure compliance with, relevant state and local regulations governing special education including placements, timelines, notifications, IEPs, parental roles, evaluations and procedural safeguards * Assure program review compliance is completed based on MDE compliance schedule Act as district representative at IEP meetings when requested by Assistant Coordinators and when in conciliation * In coordination with Head of Schools oversight of tuition billing, third party billing, and all Special Education financial reporting * Assures process in place for reviewing evaluations and IEPs from out of district. * Assure ongoing support for the parents of special education students with disabilities informing them of special education rights and procedures * Assure process in place for reviewing evaluations and IEPs for compliance * Member of all evaluation teams * Serves as District Representative at IEP meetings and assures that others doing so understands these responsibilities. Academy * Assure due process timelines are met * Provide due process training and support for special education teachers * Assure process in place for determining appropriate students for required state testing * In conjunction with the Special Education Assistant Coordinator, review IEPs for compliance. * Consult with MnMTSS Coordinator and members of MnMTSS team in regard to student referrals. Other * Member of District lead team * Provide direction and guidance regarding special transportation and assure IEP compliance in conjunction with the Director of Business Services * Manage contracts for special education services * Other duties as assigned by Head of School Supervisory Responsibilities District Maintain positive relationships with resident school districts special education administrative staff (Special Education Assistant Coordinators, Special Education Academic Specialists, Special Education Evaluation staff). Academy In collaboration with the Head of Schools carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Bachelor&#8217;s degree required; Master&#8217;s degree strongly preferred Minimum of 5 years working in administrative/management capacity Minimum of 5 years working in a special education or related field Minnesota Special Education licensure Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate 9-figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to understand special education finance. Reasoning Ability Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Computer Skills Computer and technology skills enabling the incumbent to successfully complete the duties of this position are required. A high level of proficiency in Excel or equivalent is required; experience utilizing Smart Finance is preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Active license as a Special Education Teacher or another professional discipline (e.g. speech therapy) from the MN Department of Education 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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 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