Long-Term Substitute Special Education Coordinator

Position Type:
Leadership/Special Education Coordinator

Date Posted:
12/15/2022

Location:
Havemeyer Building

Date Available:
As soon as filled

Closing Date:
Until filled

Greenwich Public Schools seeks a Special Education Coordinator. The Special Education Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising programs for students with disabilities.

Essential Functions

Curriculum & Instruction

• Provides technical assistance to building administrators, general education staff, and special education staff on modifications to increase access to the curriculum for students with disabilities
• Reviews and recommends supplemental curriculum materials for students with disabilities
• Evaluates curricular options for non-academic instruction (travel training, vocational training, activities of daily living)
• Promotes universal access in the development of curriculum and instructional activities
• Assists building administrators in monitoring the instruction of students with disabilities, in both general education and special education settings
• Assists in the selection, purchase, and use of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices
• Provides technical assistance to school-based Student Assistance Teams regarding the interface between special education eligibility and Response to Intervention activities

Personnel

• Assists building administrators in the hiring and assignment of special education and related services staff (certified and non-certified)
• Participates in building and district interview committees
• Plans, coordinates, and/or provides professional learning for groups of certified and non-certified staff
• Functions as contributing and primary evaluator for certified special education and related services staff
• Supervies itinerant and related service staff as assigned

Administration

• Monitors compliance with local, state, and federal requirements
• Provides technical assistance to building-based administrators on complex IEP/PPT meetings
• Manages the function of the evaluation teams, coaches, learning facilitators, and/or other specialized staff
• Meets with building administrators on a weekly basis to provide technical assistance; supervises off-site programs and program staff
• Coordinates the design and implementation of the Extended School Year program and coordinates services with the coordinator of the general education summer program
• Assists in coordinating the summer evaluation process, private school evaluations, independent educational evaluations (IEE), and bilingual and specialized evaluations (e.g., psychiatric and neuropsychological)

Communication and Public Relations

• Communicates with program coordinators and building administrators to coordinate services
• Participates in regular meetings with the representatives from the Special Education Support committee of the PTA

Finance and Management

• Reviews IEP requests that require district funding
• Provides input to the Chief Officer of Special Education and Student Supports on the development of the program budgets
• Maintains an office, including clerical support staff
• Interviews and makes recommendations to the Chief Officer of Special Education and Student Supports regarding private consultants
• Coordinates with Town agencies regarding services for students with disabilities (e.g., Parks and Recreation, Libraries)

Scheduling & Placement

• Assists building administrators in scheduling special education staff and contracted services including itinerant staff
• Matches staff expertise to student needs, and recommends transfers when necessary
• Participates in planning of PPT meetings for specific complex cases
• Makes recommendations to teams for potential placements for students with complex disabilities

Professional Activities

• Attends professional learning activities related to best practices and compliance; participates on district committees
• Plans professional development activities for certified and non-certified special education staff and related services staff

Litigation

• Assists school staff in preparing for mediations and due process hearings
• Participates in mediations and hearings; reviews FERPA requests and evidence books for duplications and non-disclosable documents (e.g., copyrighted materials)
• Prepares and/or reviews draft responses to State Department of Education and Office of Civil Rights complaints
• Supervises implementation of settlement agreements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as how to differentiate instruction based upon student learning styles
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and implement projects
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required

Qualifications

• CT Certification in special education or related field, and in Intermediate Administration or Supervision (#092) required
• Master's degree in special education or related field
• Successful administrative experience preferred

Salary : $45,900 - $58,100