Job Description

Position: Special Education Coordinator

Location: Early Childhood Center

Terms of Employment: Full time, 10 month position - temporary for the remainder of the school year

Reports to: Building Principal

Salary: Current teacher salary schedule

Description:

The Special Education Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of special education services and enhancing instructional practices for students with disabilities. The role involves overseeing compliance with legal mandates, supporting the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and providing coaching and professional development to special education and general education staff as well as facilitates collaboration among staff, families, and external partners. . This position plays a critical role in building capacity, improving student outcomes, and fostering inclusive education environments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Coordination and Compliance:

• Ensure district and school compliance with IDEA,, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee timelines and documentation for evaluations, re-evaluations, IEPs,
• Monitor implementation of IEPs and related services to ensure fidelity and effectiveness.
• Facilitate and/or participate in IEP and eligibility meetings.
• Serve as liaison between families, schools, service providers, and external agencies.
• Collect, analyze, and report special education data to inform decision-making and ensure accountability.
• Support accurate record-keeping and readiness for audits or monitoring by state and federal agencies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of federal and state special education laws and procedures (IDEA,).
• Deep understanding of IEP development, implementation, and monitoring.
• Familiarity with evidence-based instructional strategies, specially designed instruction (SDI), and curriculum modifications.
• Knowledge of data analysis methods and progress monitoring tools.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Effective coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Competence in conflict resolution and collaborative problem-solving.
• Skilled in using educational technology and special education data systems (e.g., IEP software).

Abilities:

• Ability to lead and influence adults in a professional learning environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with educators, families, and support personnel.
• Ability to analyze and use data to inform instructional practices and program decisions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift an/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard Requirements:

• Continuing license preferred or a minimum of 3 years teaching in DE (completed CIP - Comprehensive Induction Program)
• Early Childhood, exceptional child certification preferred
• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test and physical
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Application Procedures

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date indicated above. A cover letter, resume and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office at 302-857-4215.

The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators: Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone (302) 672-1500