Special Education Building Coordinator
Middle School of the Kennebunks • RSU 21
Salary Range: $114,381 – $117,812
Reports To: Director of Special Services and Building Principal
Supervises: Special Education Teachers/Case Managers, Educational Technicians, Related Service Providers, and assigned support staff
Position Type: Year-round Administrative Position
Location: Middle School of the Kennebunks
Position Summary
The Special Education Building Coordinator serves as the on-site instructional and compliance leader for special education services at the Middle School of the Kennebunks. This position functions as the primary liaison between the Special Services Department and school-based staff, students, and families.
The Coordinator ensures the delivery of high-quality, legally compliant special education services while supporting inclusive practices, effective instruction, and meaningful student outcomes. This role is responsible for coordinating services across the continuum of supports for students in grades 6–8.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or related field (or in progress).
- Valid Maine Special Education Administrator Certification (282 endorsement) or eligibility.
- Minimum of 3 years of special education teaching experience (middle school experience preferred).
- Prior leadership, coordination, or supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of IDEA, FAPE, LRE, Section 504, and Maine DOE special education regulations.
- Experience with IEP development, implementation, and compliance monitoring.
- Familiarity with MTSS/RTI frameworks and inclusive education practices.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet required timelines.
- Commitment to collaboration, confidentiality, and professional integrity.
Essential Responsibilities
Special Education Leadership & Compliance
- Serve as LEA representative for IEP meetings as assigned.
- Facilitate and ensure compliance of IEP development, implementation, and documentation.
- Monitor timelines for referrals, evaluations, eligibility, and annual reviews.
- Support compliance with state and federal special education requirements.
Staff Support & Professional Practice
- Provide coaching and support to special education staff and related service providers.
- Support onboarding and mentoring of new staff.
- Collaborate with administration on staffing, scheduling, and programming needs.
- Support professional learning aligned to instructional and compliance expectations.
Instruction & Inclusive Practices
- Support inclusive practices and least restrictive environment (LRE) decision-making.
- Collaborate with general education staff to support differentiation and co-teaching.
- Support student access to curriculum, accommodations, and interventions.
- Participate in MTSS/RTI processes to support student needs.
Family & Team Collaboration
- Serve as a point of contact for families regarding special education services.
- Support effective communication between school teams and families.
- Collaborate with outside agencies and service providers as appropriate.
Data & Program Support
- Monitor student progress and IEP goal data.
- Support data collection and reporting for compliance and program improvement.
- Assist in identifying trends to support instructional decision-making.
Physical Demands
- Frequent movement throughout school building and classrooms.
- Ability to support student needs, including occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Participation in crisis prevention and intervention training as required.
- Ability to respond effectively in dynamic school environments.
Additional Information
Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties.
Employment is subject to RSU 21 policies, collective bargaining agreements where applicable, and district approval.
RSU 21 is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and equitable learning environment for all students.
