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Special Education Coordinator JobID: 504

+ Position Type:

Student Support Services/ Special Education Coordinator

+ Date Posted:

5/16/2025

+ Location:

North Polk Community School District

+ Date Available:

08/01/2025

+ Closing Date:

05/25/2025

Job Title: Special Education Coordinator

Reports To: Director of Teaching and Learning

Supervises: None

Evaluation: Annual evaluation will be performed by Supervisor

FLSA Status: ___X__ Exempt ______ Non Exempt

Status: ___X__ Full Time _____ Part Time

______ Hourly __X__ Salary

Pay:

+ $75,000 - $95,000 depending upon experience and qualifications

+ 215 Day Contract

Hiring Specifications:

+ Iowa BoEE Teacher License with Special Education Endorsement and/or Supervisor of Special Education, current or previously held (required)

+ Masters in Educational Leadership (preferred)

+ Successful teaching experience in Special Education (preferred)

Hiring Timeline:

+ Application Period: May 15-23, 2025

+ Screening will begin immediately

+ Finalist Interviews: Week of May 27, 2025

+ Role to start approximately 8/1/2025

Questions and inquiries can be directed to Michael Kline, Superintendent, [email protected]

Basic Function:

The North Polk Community School District is seeking a dynamic and experienced educator to be the district’s Special Education Coordinator. This position will lead, coordinate, and manage all aspects of the district's K-12 special education programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of special education law and best practices, a commitment to supporting students with diverse learning needs, and the desire to be part of a team. This full-time leadership position is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, developing individualized education programs (IEPs), and promoting inclusive practices across all grade levels.

Essential Functions:

+ Collaborate with district personnel and oversee student assignments and special education program placements, including co-teaching models and IEP-based instructional needs.

+ Collaborate with other district personnel for the purpose of initiating, implementing and/or maintaining services and programs including articulation of special education continuum of services and teacher assignments as they relate to co-teaching.

+ Manage the special education department for the purpose of delivering services that conform to established local, state and federal guidelines.

+ Attend various meetings (e.g. DMACC STRIVE IEP meetings, due process IEP meetings, potential change of placement IEP meetings, problem solving IEP meetings, Open-Enrolled Out IEP meetings etc) for the purpose of providing direction and making recommendations.

+ Oversee the assignment of students and placement of Special Education programs

+ Oversee alternative classroom spaces and offsite specially designed instruction as required by IEPs

+ Plan and provide professional development and coaching in collaboration with administration to support instructional strategies, intervention techniques, and compliance with special education requirements.

+ Monitor the IDEA system (ACHIEVE) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and compliance with local, state and federal pupil accounting guidelines.

+ Provide monthly checks of school based providers for the purpose of Medicaid billing.

+ Provide ongoing and systematic professional development for administrators and special education paraeducator staff for the purpose of program and pupil accounting compliance, student placement and staffing allocations.

+ Coordinate Extended School Year services (ESY), Homebound Instruction, and alternative placement for special education students as necessary.

+ Assist the Director of Transportation in establishing appropriate transportation for students in Special Education programs as required by the IEP.

+ Manage all special education state reporting including, but not limited to, certified special education headcount and IDEA Part B.

+ Monitor and/or oversee alternate assessments.

+ Assist in collecting and analyzing district and state level data for norming purposes.

+ Provides and signs off on Special Education Contracts for tuition in/out.

+ Serve as a resource to interested citizens and organizations regarding all aspects of Special Education.

Other functions/responsibilities:

+ Knowledge of legal issues and requirements related to special education.

+ Knowledge of special education programs and services.

+ Demonstrated skills in facilitation, conflict resolution and adult learning.

+ Demonstrated skills in data gathering and analysis, project planning and evaluation.

+ Demonstrated skills in working with district staff on curriculum implementation.

+ Effective oral and written communication skills.

+ Word-processing skills and knowledge of student information systems such as Infinite Campus, and IMS Systems.

+ Ability to promote and follow Board of Education Policies, Superintendent Policies, building and department procedures.

+ Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for education enrichment.

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

Any employee not covered by a negotiated contract agreement is an “at-will” employee. Either the school district or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law. The school district can define the number of days notice required of a terminating employee.

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