Coordinator, Services for Exceptional Children

Summary

Provides leadership and coordination for planning, implementation, and assessment of the Special Education Department; Ensures compliance with all State and Federal Laws, State Department of Education Rules and Regulations, and Fulton County Board of Education Policies where applicable

Essential Duties

• Coordinates all instructional aspects of curriculum/instruction for students with disabilities at the school level according to Federal, State, and local Board regulations and established policies
• Coordinates school program operations such as textbook adoptions and Community-Based Instruction
• Participates in the supervision of curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities to ensure Federal, State, and local Board of Education standards are being met
• Makes recommendations for and participates in the Departments budget process
• Coordinates with the local school and central administrative teams to assure that local school personnel maintain accurate student records to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Board of Education policies
• Promotes communication and professional growth through local school visits, in-service meetings, and professional learning opportunities
• Assists in organizing and conducting training and professional learning for teachers, staff, instructional support teachers, and administrators as determined by need
• Participates with administrative teams to develop and implement the strategic plan including identifying appropriate initiatives, setting benchmarks, and data collection
• Works with instructional support teachers, special education teachers, and administrators to determine needs of students with disabilities to implement the goals/objectives of students’ IEPs
• Assists in conducting program evaluation in schools and in making recommendations for program improvement
• Assists in the coordination of mediations, early resolution sessions, and hearings
• Communicates information to local school personnel in a timely, professional, and productive manner
• Supports/models effective communication with schools, other departments, and agencies to provide for effective services for students with disabilities
• Works with Human Resources to assist schools in personnel allocation and in hiring appropriate personnel
• Represents the Department on committees as assigned by the Executive Director
• Completes Federal, State, Local reports as assigned by the Executive Director in an accurate and timely manner
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Master’s Degree in One or more areas of disability

Certification/Licensure

Must hold or be eligible for Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable subject areaLeadership Certification strongly preferred

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience and 3 additional years of experience as a classroom teacher required, preferably in Special Education; Experience in the administration of budgets preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of the policies and regulations of the Fulton County Board of Education, as well as, State and Federal rules and regulations related to Special Education
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with departmental personnel
• Good decision-making and problem solving skills
• Ability to develop implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives
• Working knowledge of standards-based instruction and assessment
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment