PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Special Education Coordinator
FLSA : Exempt
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Support Services
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Twelve-month employee
SUPERVISES: Special Education programs and procedures in assigned areas and Division
schools
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
- Hold a Master's or Advanced Degree with a Postgraduate Professional License
- Demonstrate proficiency with the special education process
Demonstrate success in special education teaching assignments across multiple grade levels, instructional settings, and disability categories
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PREFERRED:
- Endorsement in Administration and Supervision
- Endorsement in Special Education
- Demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by school and/or Division- level duties
- Broad knowledge base of educational assessment tools, intervention strategies, and specialized programming
- Extensive knowledge of Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports (VTSS) and
- P ositive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS)
- Experience with the Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) process and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) development
- Experience with the Community Services Act (CSA), and private day and residential placement determinations
FOCUS: The Special Education Coordinator(s) will provide support to administrators , special education and general education teachers, and families related to the special education process.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provide special education support for administration, special education teachers, and general education teachers in assigned schools
- Coordinate special education programming as directed by the Assistant Superintendent for Support Services
- Communicate and provide oversight for special education procedures and p rotocols
- Serve as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative in special education meetings
- Ensure Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) compliance in all areas of responsibility
- Conduct achievement assessment, develop related reports, and attend eligibility meetings
- Provide staff support for Individualized Education Program (IEP) development
- Provide professional development for school staff, as needed, in assigned areas
- Collaborate with Support Services staff to address areas of need
Abide by State statutes, School Board policies and regulations
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OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other duties, as assigned, by the Assistant Superintendent for Support S ervices
SALARY RANGE: $69,988.92-$96,584.73
PLEASE NOTE:
- Pittsylvania County Schools reserves the right to fill positions pursuant to School Board Policy GBN, Staff Hiring Procedures.
