Special Education Program Coordinator

Primary Objective:

•  Assists the Director of Student Services in the supervision of special education programs and services; assists with the       development, implementation, and evaluation of special education curriculum, interventions, and assessment data.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Appropriately licensed/certified by the Illinois State Board of Education
• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of autism programming, assistive technology, and curriculum.

Critical Attributes:

• Friendly and professional attitude as well as discretion in matters relating to students, parents, staff members, and office business matters
• Ability to problem solve matters regarding services in IEP meetings
• Work well with minimal supervision and able to effectively and efficiently prioritize and complete multiple tasks      simultaneously
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail 

Accountable to:

•  Director of Student Services

Essential Job Functions:

     Program Coordinator

1. Assist Director with the development and implementation of autism programming
2. Research, implement, and evaluate program assessment tools, curriculum, and instructional strategies
3. Supervise, train and support program teaching and related services staff
4. Collaborate with District and building administration to project and ensure appropriate staffing levels
5. Train, coach, and support program staff in providing evidence-based instructional programming and services
6. Manage the day-to-day running of autism programming across the District
7. Evaluation of certified and classified staff
8. Act as LEA representative for all meetings
9. Develop informational materials related to the program for stakeholders

   Special Education Curriculum Specialist K-8

   12.Conduct research and best practices in special education assessment, curriculum, intervention, and learning strategies

   13. Collaborate with staff on selection of and piloting of evidence-based assessments, instructional materials, and resources
   14. Develop specialized instruction program curriculum sequence and materials for ELA, math, and history K-8 to ensure

         implementation of priority standards

   15. Assist the Director in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive program of professional development
   16. Provide staff development and ongoing coaching for staff in the areas of assessment, teaching strategies, interventions

         and other topics as assigned

   17. Assist the Director in the development of a comprehensive student data collection plan (diagnostic assessment and

         progress monitoring)

   18. Provide for the integration of technology and assistive technologies in teaching and learning practices
   19. Assist with ordering and maintenance of all department technology licenses and teaching materials

Requirements:

• Bending, carrying, climbing, lifting, pushing-pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 30 lbs. 

Working Conditions:

• Hazards include stairs and communicable disease

Terms of Employment:

• 200 days (10 month) contract