EdFirst MN Hiring for Education Coordinator Job at United States Full Time

Special Education Coordinator
Special Education Coordinator

EdFirst MN is looking for a competent Special Education Coordinator to join our team. The program coordinator will be responsible for monitoring and coordinating all aspects of the special education programs and services. You will work closely with the building administrative team and the director of special education to ensure effective special education programming by providing instructional support and leadership in special education, due process monitoring and compliance, and management of department administrative tasks.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Program planning and implementation
1. Ensures compliance of State and Federal rules and regulations
2. Assists in the development and implementation of program goals, policy, and procedure
3. Provides leadership in the selection and implementation of evidence-based curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities
4. Monitors special education staffing procedures to ensure that IEPs are completed on time and that procedural deadlines are met at all times
5. Coordinates and conducts initial assessments of special education to determine eligibility
6. Maintains student information database; monitors file management of special education processes including files transfer between buildings, proper storage and organization to secured central location
7. Mentors new special education teachers about due process
8. Organize and facilitate department meetings
9. Supports the MTSS team with referrals, interventions and the prereferral process
10. Participates in dispute resolution processes
11. Coordinates Special Education Extended School Year projections and completion of forms.
12. Completes tuition acknowledgment forms and sends them to the resident districts 13. Coordinates and monitors billing processes by third parties in the building

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Knowledge of special education issues, changes in the federal and state law as well as case law, and educational research based instructional practices, especially in the areas of literacy, math, and behavior
2. Ability to effectively communicate, both in verbal and written form, with students, staff, parents, and community members
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with a wide variety of groups and individuals
4. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
5. Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
6. Ability to make decisions and act within the district and program policies, procedures and guidelines

Qualifications and Requirements
Education/Certification/Licensure
1. Masters Degree in Special Education or related area
2. At least five years successful special education teaching experience
3. Preferred Director of Special Education licensure

Please submit your resume, cover letter and three letters of recommendation

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $32.00 – $38.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All school staff are required to wear masks while inside the school buildings

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• Yes

Work Location: Multiple Locations