ANTICIPATED
COORDINATOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION (PRE-K-12)
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinator reports and accepts administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Special Education
- Coordinates the Special Education Programs/Services for both district-wide and out of district students
- Implements curriculum and program planning in these programs.
- Primary contact for out of district schools, charter schools and parentally placed students
- Responsible for Special Education Archives
- Provides professional development for special education teachers, related staff in collaboration with other district administrators
- Supports MTSS and other student support initiatives and programs
- Evaluates all Special Education Programs, facilities, curriculum, instructional materials, parent relationships, and best teaching practices to increase student success
- Develops budget recommendations and provides expenditure controls on established budgets for special education
- Keeps informed of all state and federal requirements governing students with disabilities, special education programs and services
- Provides leadership in establishing new programs and improving existing programs
- Supervises the Committee on Special Education and serves as a CPSE and CSE chairperson when needed
- Responsible for the identification, evaluation, and placement of students with disabilities for both district and non district students while providing for a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment
- Responsible for gathering needed information for special education data collection
- Supervises and observes special education teachers, teaching assistants, speech teachers. (including Pre and Post Observation Conferences in accordance with the District's APPR plan)
- Assists in recruitment of staff
- Works collaboratively with coordinators, building administration and directors to ensure consistent Pre-K-12 program
Job Qualifications
Qualifications:
- NYS Certificate for School District Leader/School District Administrator
- Master's degree or higher, with academic training in Special Education
- At least 3-5 years’ experience in public education, part of which must have been in teaching or supervising in the field of Special Education
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families and community members
- Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards
- Embodies outstanding personal and professional integrity
- Promotes and provides for a positive, respectful school culture and establishes and maintains highly effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and community
- Has a positive Growth Mindset and promotes Collective Efficacy among staff and faculty
- Creates a culture of high achievement, social and emotional wellness, through positive interactions with students and their families
- Serves as a champion for all Longwood students, families, and District staff to prepare for a successful academic and professional future
- Possess initiative to LEARN & GROW professionally, and serve as the lead learner of the building
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board my find appropriate and acceptable
Salary: Contractual as per MIAA contract
Effective: Immediately
An equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce.
Application Deadline:07/19/2026
Job Number: 2526 LCSD 352
