Coordinator, Special Education at Central Consolidated School District in Shiprock, NM

Job description

Position: Coordinator � Special Education Supervisor: Director of Special Education Department Work Site: Central Consolidated Administration Complex Summary: The Special Education Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the provision of appropriate educational programs and services to qualifying students within the parameters of the Federal law, New Mexico law, Public Education Department, and CCSD Board Policy. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provides consultation on child-specific issues to CCSD staff as needed. Attend high need IEP meetings as requested by school staff/admin. Advises CCSD and community sites serving early childhood children with disabilities in the provision of appropriate physical settings and resource materials for special education instructional and related services. Assists and supports staff with child find, eligibility, IEP and other special education procedures. Serve as a district representative for manifestation determination meetings to ensure compliance with federal, state, and CCSD policies and procedures. Works collaboratively with assigned schools, programs and services on systemic level change initiatives. Assists and supports staff with the required interventions/accommodations in the general education setting Assists and supports staff with instructional strategies and environmental conditions to promote student achievement Works with staff to promote meaningful communication/participation and fosters active parent involvement. Coordinates the Extended School Year Services in conjunction with the Director of Special Education. Coordinate alternative placement and settings within the district. Understand and follow regulations in regards to IEP requirements Provide support and guidance to the school LEAs on special education forms and reports. Assist in special education curriculum review, training, and implementation. Use appropriate data to train staff on IEP writing, decision making, progress monitoring, changes in policy or procedures, etc. to ensure compliance with federal, state, and CCSD policy and procedures. work directly with building administrators, teachers, and staff to ensure compliance with implementation and data collection of special education services including but not limited to behavior intervention plan, individual health plan, individual health plan, etc. Assists and supports schools with monitoring compliance, investigating issues, and recommending solutions regarding IEPs, BIPs, service provision, other special education meetings, application of accommodations, compliance with district policies and state and federal law, and other issues that arise. Demonstrates effective management of performance responsibilities in a timely, organized manner. Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration skills with parents, students, other professionals, and service providers. Advises and assists the district in compliance with federal and state laws, statutes and rules and responding to special education compliance issues. Assists district in identifying and responding to professional development needs related to special education issues, specifically related to the assigned special education services for instructions and related services. Assists district in ensuring the availability of a full continuum of special education services. Assists in assigning instructional and related services staff to site based on allocations. Actively monitors state compliance indicators and performance indicators as assigned. Assists district in the coordination of specialized transportation as needed. Assists district in monitoring caseloads, IEP goals, progress monitoring, and progress reporting. Assists district in addressing special education issues that are otherwise unspecified. Assists the Special Education Director in the management of special education services within the assigned areas to ensure compliance with state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, di