Special Education Coordinator Job at Davenport Community Schools, Davenport, IA

  • Davenport Community Schools
  • Davenport, IA

Job Description

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. MinimumSalary:$72,744.00(DependentonEducation&Experience) JobSummary: The SpecialEducation Coordinator provides direct compliance support for the district.The Special Education Coordinatorensurescompliancewithstateandfederalguidelinespertainingtospecialeducationbyassisting with the coordination and monitoring of evaluation timelines, IEP document compliance, implementation of IEPs,progressmonitoringdataupdates,ACHIEVEupdatesandoverallmaintenanceofthespecialeducation audit files. Duties&Responsibilities: EssentialFunctionsofPosition,MajorResponsibilities,SummaryofKeyDuties,SpecialAssignments,Relationships KeyResponsibilities: DistrictCompliance ConductsnewteachertrainingforIEPwriting. Informscampus-basedspecialeducationstaffandadministratorsofthetimelinesforIEP development, annual reviews, evaluation timelines, reevaluations, MDR. ConductsmonthlyIEPauditstoensurecompliancewithfederal,stateanddistrictspecial education policies and procedures. ManagesthestatusofdocumentstoensureIEPsarelegallycompliantinallareasbefore archiving. Monitorsallspecialeducationrecordsforaccuratestudent/programscounts. MeetsatleastmonthlywiththeDirectorofSpecialEducationwithupdatesonall documentation. ManagestheoverallACHIEVEsystemforspecialeducation. PerformotherdutiesasassignedbytheDirectorofSpecialEducation. OversightofACHIEVELEAmanagementundertheroleofpermissionmanager. ProfessionalDevelopmentandCollaboration Stayabreastofcurrenttrends,research,andbestpracticesinspecialeducationandtherapeutic interventions. Participateinrequiredprofessionaldevelopmentactivities,workshops,andtrainingsessionsto enhance knowledge and skills. Collaboratewithcolleaguestoshareexpertise,resources,andstrategiesforsupporting students with disabilities. OtherDutiesasassignedbytheDirectorofSpecialEducationorExecutiveDirectorofStudent and Family Services. ProgramOversight Fosterpositiveandcollaborativerelationshipswithleaders,teachers,supportstaff,parentsand community stakeholders. FacilitateproblemsolvingdiscussionswithIEPteamstoensureequityofvoiceandteam consensus on issues regarding FAPE. Collaboratewithleadershiptopromoteinclusivepracticesandasupportivelearning environment for all students. Qualifications/Knowledge: Master'sdegreeinSpecialEducation,EducationLeadership,orarelatedfield,preferred. IowastatecertificationinSpecialEducationorrelatedarea. Extensiveexperienceinspecialeducation Leadershipexperiencepreferred Strongunderstandingof: federalandstatespecialeducationrulesandlaws KeycomponentsoftheIEPprocessanddocuments(e.g.,goals,services) Secondarytransitionplanning Abilitytoeffectivelyallocateandprioritizetimetoseveraltaskstoensurecompletionofalltasks Excellentcommunicationskills(writtenandverbal)andstrongstrategicanalysisskills Abletodevelopandmaintainstrongworkingrelationshipswithcolleaguesandpeers Abletoworkwellindependentlyaswellascollaboratively Abilitytoexecutemeetings,calls,andemailswithprofessionalism,courtesyandaccuracy Personalqualitiesofmaturity,humility,strongworkethic,anddiligence PhysicalRequirements: Workisperformedprimarilyinschoolsettings,includingclassrooms,commonareas,andspecialized learning environments. Abilitytoworkwithandmanagestudentswhoexhibitchallengingbehaviorswithhighlevelsof dysregulation. Requiresfrequentstanding,walking,andoccasionalliftingupto50pounds. Abilitytoescortadisruptivestudentsafelyfromasetting. (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.) Noiselevelisquiettoloud. Workmaybeindoorsand/oroutdoors. Workmaybeinnon-air-conditionedrooms. Substance-freeenvironment. Fast-pacedatmospherewithconstantcontactwithstudents,staff,orthepublic. Directresponsibilityforthesafety,well-being,andworkoutputofstudents. Need Help? We're here to help! For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Davenport Community Schools directly. For technical questions regarding the Applicant Tracking system, please contact the Applicant Tracking help desk using the Request Technical Help link below. #J-18808-Ljbffr Davenport Community Schools

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