Job Description

District Special Education Coordinator

Summary

The District Special Education Coordinator supports IEP data management, unit count reporting, and special education indicator reporting. Additionally, the Coordinator collaborates with school teams related to students with behavioral needs including serving as the liaison from the Student Services department to alternative education and correctional settings. This position is part of the Special Education Behavior Support Team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate data management within Infinite Campus including preparation for state indicator reporting
• Prepare Unit Count reporting for state (Sept 30, Mid Year) and federal (Dec 1) deadlines including support of school Special Education Coordinators to update or correct reporting
• Develop and maintain compliance guidance documents related to Infinite Campus, IEP development and state and federal guidance
• Serve as the district liaison for alternative education and correctional settings including site visits and IEP meeting support as needed
• Provide behavioral consultation with IEP teams for students with intensive behavioral needs in collaboration with the district Behavior Support Team
• Serve as Liaison to assigned schools, providing technical assistance as needed in the area of special education compliance and IEP development
• Attend monthly Student Services meetings and provide professional development opportunities in various areas of special education such as academic supports and IEP development
• Other duties as assigned by the Office of Student Services

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of IDEA and state regulations
• Knowledge of IEPs and assessment process
• Ability to collaborate with community and state agencies
• Ability to communicate effectively with families regarding educational programming
• Experience with coordinating special education services and programs
• Good oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Special Education preferred
• Minimum of three years special education teaching experience
• Experience as Special Education Coordinator or Instructional Coach preferred
• Must meet teacher certification requirements for Special Education
• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Special Education
• Experience as an Educational Diagnostician or Case Manager highly preferred

Teacher Salary Scale – 11 Month Position

REQUIREMENTS

District Applicants

Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools

https://www.joindelawareschools.org/

Letter of Interest

Resume'

Non-District Applicants

Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools

https://www.joindelawareschools.org/

Letter of Interest

Resume'

Three letters of reference

Completed Online Application

• Out-of-state applicants must provide evidence of certification

Contact Information:

Stacey Pellicano, M.Ed.

Education Associate

Office of Student Services

1502 Spruce Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805

o: (302) 552-3750

e: stacey.pellicano@redclay.k12.de.us

Closing: Until filled