Secondary Special Education Coordinator (Full Time) – Moore Middle, 25-26 SY Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

Secondary Special Education Coordinator (Full Time)•Moore Middle, 25-26 SY
Portland Public Schools
Moore Middle School•Portland, Maine Job Details

Job ID:

5099338

Application Deadline:

May 01, 2025 11:59 PM (UTC)

Re-Posted:

Apr 19, 2025
Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Secondary Special Education Coordinator (Full Time)•Moore Middle, 25-26 SY
Under the supervision and guidance of the building Principal, the Special Education (SE) Coordinator supports the school’s Special Education Team in ensuring that all students requiring special education and related services receive appropriate instruction, programming, and support. This role directly supports Portland Public Schools’ emerging five-year strategic plan, which prioritizes building the capacity of schools to provide more effective instruction to students with disabilities across the continuum of services. The Coordinator’s role also directly supports the district’s on-going focus on improving students’ academic and social emotional outcomes and promoting equity. The Coordinator is responsible for organizing and monitoring all SE programs and services in the school and will provide direct support to teachers and ed techs at the classroom level, including those working in specialized programs. They will serve as the school’s assigned LEA representative, participate in the school’s leadership team, and work in close collaboration with the elementary/secondary network teams and the central office special education team, as well as families and community partners.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

+ Leadership and Coordination
Coordinate the building-based special education (SE) team, facilitating regular meetings and check-ins with SE staff
Serve on the school leadership team as the point person for all matters relating to special education
Collaborate with the school leadership team on scheduling to ensure that all required special education services are provided to students
Attend monthly Special Education Coordinator meetings to ensure school alignment with district special education practices
+ IEP Management and Compliance
Coordinate the scheduling of all IEP meetings
Serve as LEA representative for all Individual Educational Program (IEP) meetings
Monitor all IEP processes and paperwork requirements to ensure compliance with relevant laws, policies, and timelines
Review all IEPs and other SE documents before they are finalized, including initial referrals
+ Student Case Management and Support
Manage grade-span appropriate transition processes for students with IEPs

Middle School:

5th to 6th, 8th to 9th

High School:

8th to 9th, IEP transition plans
Serve as Case Manager for students in private school placements, as assigned by the network Director of Special Education
Submit requests for district-level resources (specialized transportation, 1:1 adult support, specialized programs, etc.) to the network Director of Special Education for approval
Collaborate with SE case managers to ensure appropriate achievement testing and observations are completed in accordance with referral and reevaluation processes
Support the implementation of standardized testing accommodations and any alternate assessments
Consult and collaborate with the school’s Response to Intervention (RTI) / MTSS team to provide special education expertise and information
Support the classroom and other teachers to understand each child’s disability and share accommodations with all staff working with each child
+ Professional Development and Support for Classroom Educators
Deliver special education professional development to SE staff, in collaboration with the network Directors of Special Education
Consult with general and special education teachers on evidence-based instructional strategies and methodologies for students with IEPs
Manage, in collaboration with school leadership, SE staffing on a day-to-day basis, reassigning staff to cover absences and stepping in to provide coverage for breaks or planning meetings when staffing reaches critically low levels
Serve as a mentor for new special education teachers
The Coordinator also performs other duties/tasks as may be assigned by the Principal or, where relevant, the Director of Special Education or Assistant Superintendent

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated commitment to delivering positive academic and social-emotional outcomes for all students, particularly students with disabilities
Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity in education
Self-awareness, openness to feedback, and eagerness to develop professionally
Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of working collaboratively with others while also delivering exceptional results
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Well-developed technology skills, particularly the ability to use essential Google and/or Microsoft applications (e.g., Google Docs/Sheets/Slides or MS Word/Excel/Powerpoint)

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

At least three years of experience leading IEP meetings and/or assigned LEA representative responsibilities

Preferred:

At least three years of special education teaching experience

Preferred:

Advanced degree in special education or related field

Preferred:

Teacher Certificate with 286 endorsement and/or experience working in programs or students with significant special education needs (intellectual, functional, social/emotional, behavioral, etc.)

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization (more info)
One of the following Maine State Certifications (more info):
Teacher Certificate with 282 Endorsement (Teacher of Students with Disabilities, K-8)
Administrate Certificate 030 (Administrator of Special Education)
Administrator Certificate 035 (Assistant Administrator of Special Education)
Certificate 079 (Special Education Consultant)

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

School-year position
Permanent
Full time, 1.0 FTE
Not eligible for overtime•Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Position Type:

Full-time