Coordinator of Special Education Assessment and School Health Services

Coordinator of Special Education Assessment and School Health Services Santa Fe, TX Job Details Full-time $74,039.90 - $107,652.00 a year 11 hours ago Qualifications Student performance assessment strategies Overseeing educational regulatory compliance Working with individuals with disabilities Budget control 5 years Faculty collaboration Student record keeping Filing Student performance data analysis Compliance management implementation Master's degree School legal knowledge Supervising experience Principal Certification Overseeing academic personnel management IEP development Working with students with special education needs Budget management in education School policy and procedure enforcement Senior level IEP implementation Communication skills Special Education Certification Teaching Educational program management Performance evaluation

Full Job Description Coordinator of Special Education Assessment and School Health Services Job Title:

Coordinator of Special Education Assessment and School Health Services Reports to: Executive Director of Special Education Dept./

Campus:

Curriculum and Instruction Classification:

Exempt Primary Purpose:

Manage the district's special education assessment processes. Ensure that school health and related services are documented and provided to students. Warrant compliance with all state, federal, and local requirements.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree

Valid Texas Principal Certification Special Education Certification Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of federal and state special education law Understanding of the individual needs of special needs students Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their parents Ability to implement policy and procedures Ability to interpret data Ability to manage budget and personnel Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

5 years teaching experience in special education

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Develop and implement an effective special education referral process and ensure that student assessments and recommendations regarding placement and program management for individual students are completed in a timely manner. Monitor the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) process districtwide. Participate in committee meetings as needed to ensure that students are placed appropriately and development of individual education plans for students are consistent with district procedures. Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a systematic basis. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to support special education evaluation process. Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplish educational goals are available. Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs. Direct transition services for special education students entering and exiting public school programs. Collaborate with district level administration to integrate and implement health policies and practices with priorities of the district. Take an active role in facilitating and implementing documentation methods for special education students receiving school health and related services. Student Management Demonstrate support for the district's student management policies and expected student behavior related to special education program. Policy, Reports, and Law Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of special education. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required. Other Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance. Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel. Use professional information discreetly and judiciously. Support and follow administrative and Board policy. Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way. Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E.

teachers:

automated external defibrillator (AED)]

Posture:

Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Frequent walking

Lifting:

Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment:

Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.