Andover Public Schools ยท 10 hours ago
Elementary Special Education Program Coordinator
Andover, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelAndover Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Special Education Program Coordinator to assist in providing quality programming for elementary school students with diverse special needs. The role involves managing programs, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while facilitating transitions and coordinating training for specialized instruction.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Create, manage, and supervise programs and staff development activities designed to maximize the skills of diverse learners in the least restrictive setting
Work closely with ETFs, teachers, and specialists. Ensure that timelines are met and paperwork is completed
Work with program heads and staff from other levels to ensure that the continuum of programming is in place across levels
Facilitate transition planning from preschool to elementary and elementary to middle school
Carry out recordkeeping as required for state and federal reports
Prepare departmental budgets as requested
Other duties as assigned by the director of Special Services
Supervise and evaluate special education staff across the elementary schools as coordinated with building principals and Director of Special Services
Plan and facilitate monthly, ETF meetings
Plan and facilitate monthly, elementary level special education department meetings
Monitor the need for and coordinate specialized instruction training at the elementary level to maintain the high caliber of instruction Andover provides
Serve as a resource to teams or individual staff members across the elementary level looking for guidance in specialized instruction recommendations, the IEP process, evaluations, or support in team meetings
Qualification
Required
Licensed as an Administrator of Special Education
At Least One Of The Following Certifications: Teacher of Children with Moderate Special Needs, Teacher of Children with Severe Special Needs, School Adjustment Counselor, School Psychologist, Teacher of Children with Speech, Language, and Hearing disorders
Extensive experience working with special needs students and current, in depth knowledge of special education best practices and program design and development
In-depth knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations relative to special education
Demonstrated ability to work collegially with regular and special education administrators and staff
Superior oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to resolve difficult issues with tact, diplomacy, and empathy
Experience in oversight of the I.E.P. process
Preferred
Experience and expertise in curriculum adaptation, staff development, staff supervision and evaluation
Company
Andover Public Schools
The Andover, Kansas public school district spans 47 square miles in Butler and Sedgwick counties.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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