Washington Unified School District, West Sacramento Hiring for Coordinator of Special Education Job at West Sacramento, CA Full Time

Washington Unified School District
Job Description

Board Approved: 04-22-2021

Position: COORDINATOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION

Department: Educational Services – Student Services Department

Reports to: Director II, Student Services/Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services

SUMMARY:

The Coordinator of Special Education, provides leadership and support to District administrators, instructional staff for the development, assessment, implementation, and evaluation of special education programs throughout the District. Special Education programs include Preschool, TK -12 and Transitional to Adult Living.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with the Director of Student Services, principals and leadership team to provide coordinated instructional leadership in the Special Education Program;

• Models high expectations for student achievement in classrooms and in working with teachers;

• Assists in the planning and implementation of staff development for special education teachers and support staff, working with the Educational Services Division and Director of Professional

Development to create a coordinated plan of opportunities;

• Assists in the supervision and evaluation of certificated and classified staff assigned to the department;

• Provides technical advice and consultation to District staff in the areas of program implementation, legal compliance and complaint resolution for students with disabilities;

• Establishes and maintains a system of case management to assure compliance with applicable laws;

• Establishes and maintains a system of referral, evaluation and Individualized Education Plan

(IEP) record keeping in accordance with Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) guidelines;

• Establishes and maintains a data reporting system for the required California Special Education

Management Information System (CASEMIS) reporting and other reports as needed;

• Responds knowledgeably to staff and community inquiries regarding District Special Education

Program;

• Chairs IEP meetings as needed to facilitate resolution;

• Provides case management guidance for students whose needs require an out of District placement;

• Plans, organizes, and coordinates school, District, and community-wide activities and events as may be required by funding operations for the purpose of conforming to District objectives;

• Secures feedback from school staff, community agencies and families regarding District services;

• Assists with data analysis, interpretation and evaluation of program activities for the purpose of delivering services in conformance with Every Student Succeeds Act

(ESSA)-established guidelines;

• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information;

• Serves as Assistant to the Director of Student Services

• Performs other duties as required to accomplish the objectives of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and Skills: Must have the skills to communicate with individuals from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds in order to direct and support administrative, instructional and support personnel; must embrace an instructional philosophy that is in concert with the District curricular and instructional methodological goals; must have demonstrated expertise in Special
Education, including but not limited to: SELPA functions, scope of programs/LRE/FAPE (Least
Restrictive Environment/Fair and Appropriate Public Education), programs and teacher evaluations, behavior planning; must have a demonstrated ability to direct and facilitate special education functions; and must have a practical knowledge of a variety of assessment and evaluation instruments and their appropriate implementation and the ability to interpret and present data from a variety of sources.

Ability To: Work successfully with administrators, teachers, students, and parents; provide staff development, which fosters sustained instructional improvement and addresses the “at risk” students; speak and write clearly and effectively; and plan effective processes and implementation plans for programs.

Education and Experience: California Administrative Credential or eligibility is required or must be eligible for an intern administrative credential while pursuing an administrative credential; demonstrable experience in literacy acquisition study/research, training and staff development is highly desirable; and experience in Special Education is comprehensive and/or demonstrates a progression of increased responsibilities.

Licenses and Certificates: TB Test clearance, Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance, valid Driver’s license and evidence of insurability.

Sample Physical Abilities

Hear and speak to make presentations, and exchange information in person and on the telephone; communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation; dexterity of hands and

fingers to operate a computer keyboard and manipulate paper; see to read, prepare documents and reports, and to observe students; sit or stand for extended periods of time; work at a desk, conference table, small student classroom table, or in meetings in various configurations; hear and understand speech at normal levels; kneel, bend at the waist, and reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally; lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $106,619.13 – $130,373.03 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Sacramento, CA 95691: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location