SSD Retiree Hourly/Substitute Special Education Coordinator

SSD Retiree - Administrative Substitute
REPORTS TO: Director
DEPARTMENT: Special Education

• Supervises, observes and evaluates the performance of staff members who report to this position.
• Collaborates with partner districts in the screening, interviewing, and recommendation of teacher-level and paraprofessional staff.
• Works effectively with staff to use data to plan, supervise, evaluate and revise instructional programs to meet students’ needs.
• Collaboratively plans and provides in-service programs for parents/families/guardians, staff and partner district personnel.
• Facilitates and supports ongoing professional learning of staff members through coaching and feedback.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff within the area of supervision.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development, keeps current with relevant literature and new research findings, and attends appropriate professional meetings and conferences.
• Responsible for the professional growth and evaluation of teacher-level and paraprofessional staff.
• Collaborates with Special Education Directors and partner district staff to implement procedures related to the Comprehensive School Improvement (CSIP)/Rolling Plan, Assurance Document, Partnership Agreement, and the District’s vision, mission, core values and standards of excellence.
• Assists Special Education Directors in developing and monitoring a budget for an assigned area.
• Ensures instructional information materials and resources are accessible for staff and appropriate to meet instructional needs.
• Collaborates with partner district administrators, SSD administrators, parents/families/guardians, staff and students for program development, problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents/families/guardians, staff and community agencies, and partner district administrators.
• Provides effective leadership and collaboration within assigned partner districts and schools to enhance and support student achievement.
• Ensures compliance with District procedures, state, and federal laws; identifies areas of need and works with Special Education Directors to develop and implement programs to address those needs.
• Assists with the preparation of federal, state and local reports on Special Education under the direction of the Special Education Director.
• Responsible for collecting and maintaining accurate data as required by the District.
• Implements District policies, regulations and procedures to ensure compliance with Board policies and regulations as well as state and federal laws and guidelines.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Master’s degree in special education and/or school administration is required.
• Minimum of five years of special education teaching experience required.
• Previous experience in school administration is preferred.

• Missouri DESE special education teaching certification is required.
• Missouri DESE special education administrator certification is required.