The Special Education Program Coordinator will:

• Assists in fostering increased student learning by improving the overall coordination and implementation of the District's related services and individualized education programs for special education students.
• Assists the Director of Student Services to establish and maintain consistent procedures, Pre K - 22, to meet ELPS Board Policy, Superintendent's directives, and the requirements of Connecticut Statutes and Connecticut State Department of Education regulations.
• Chairs/facilitates appropriate Pre K - 22 PPT and 504 meetings.
• Provides support in the development, writing and implementation of IEP's and 504 plans.

Union Contract:

East Lyme Administrators' Association Reports to:

Director of Student Services General Responsibilities:

1. Under the direction of the Director of Student Services develops and facilitates the delivery of special education programs. 2. Coordinates the development and implementation of IEP's and 504 meetings; serves as administrator at assigned PPT meetings to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations. 3. Supports special education and other teachers with program implementation through demonstration teaching/lessons, supervision/observation/feedback sessions, and visitations, as appropriate. 4. Collaborates with building principals and other appropriate staff in the coordination of special education and paraeducators assignments in general education classrooms and special education programs. 5. Collaborates with building principals and other District administration to ensure that all student needs are being met. 6. Under the direction of the Director of Student Services coordinates and monitors special education student records. 7. Coordinates interschool and post-secondary transitions for students with special needs among receiving schools and agencies. 8. Serves as the District's liaison to parents, outside agencies, and private special education facilities, as requested. 9. Participates in the interviewing, selection, and orientation of special education and related services personnel. 10. Provides in-service training and coaching, when appropriate, to special education teachers, therapists, and other involved personnel. 11. Supports new special education staff in the Connecticut TEAM program. 12. Under the direction of the Director of Student Services schedules, prepares agendas, and facilitates special education department meetings on a regular basis. 13. Assists the District with the implementation of Connecticut's MTSS process. 14. Represents the special education department at coordinator/leadership team meetings and communicates appropriate information to staff, as requested. 15. Assists the principals and the Director of Student Services in preparing building and District budgets and ordering materials and supplies. 16. Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent for Director of Student Services supervises and evaluates assigned Pre K - 22 special education teachers and related service providers and paraeducators. 17. Participates in professional growth activities and keeps informed on current trends in special education through literature, workshops, and professional organizations. 18. Performs other duties or special assignments delegated by the Director of Student Services