Position Title: Coordinator of Elementary Special Education
Department: Department of Special Programs
Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Special Programs
FLSA Status: Exempt
SUMMARY:
The Coordinator of Elementary Special Education oversees district Elementary Section 504 processes and coordinates the eligibility for and the provision of sound educational support for students who require 504 plans. This position also supports IDEA and leads curriculum teams, maintains the district’s curriculum inventory, and manages instructional resources within the district online platforms. Additional duties will include coordinating the provision of Extended School Year services for students with disabilities deemed eligible, as well as, intersession and Summer Reading Camp.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure the school district’s Section 504 grievance procedures are up-to-date and distributed as required
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Be responsible for the district’s 504 complaint process/grievance policy, including ensuring prompt and impartial investigations occur and notifying complainants of the outcomes
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Collect and maintain monthly data reports specific to Section 504 caseloads
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Plan and provide professional development for administrators, teachers, and staff regarding Section 504 and Extended School Year
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Coordinate the hiring and placement of Extended School Year and intersession staff
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Manage the calendar, schedule, location, transportation, materials and other pertinent details for intersession and Extended School year services for all eligible students
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Attend department activities, meetings, and trainings to support department initiatives
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Coordinate the on-going development and implementation of local policies and procedures related to the legal development and implementation of requirements under Section 504
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Assist Director with personnel and evaluations as requested
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Stay informed about developments in both educational interventions and legal requirements for students with disabilities under Section 504
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Serve as a resource to elementary district administrators, building level teams, and community members regarding Section 504 issues
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Practice professional communication strategies so stakeholders are knowledgeable about pertinent issues
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Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession, and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education programs
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Coordinate and facilitate district curriculum teams
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Guide curriculum teams in aligning instructional materials, pacing guides, assessments, and learning activities with state standards and district priorities
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Develop and maintain a comprehensive inventory of district-approved curriculum materials and instructional resources
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Maintain accurate records regarding curriculum purchases, licenses, renewal dates, subscriptions, and replacement needs
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Understand and tracks data required for reporting on LEA Determinations for Office of Special Education Services
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Use backwards design to plan professional development based on goals derived from the data
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Support and direct committees when necessary
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Stay up to date with current methods and techniques in instructional practice
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Develop and maintain an expertise in all instructional resources and data systems including Student Information Systems, progress monitoring, assessments, CAI, etc.
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Support annual data activities such as projections
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Uses backwards design to plan professional development based on goals derived from the data
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Supports the school psychologists with implementation of interventions through Student Intervention Team (SIT), including maintaining an expertise in interventions, progress monitoring, and digital data systems related to the SIT process
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Provide coaching and professional development to program specialists, teachers and administrators in the area of curriculum and instruction
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Assist with instructional observationsand follow up coaching
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Track academic outcome data and provide direction on needed professional development
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Manage and support implementation of progress monitoring programs
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Track district expectations and support follow up
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Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree in a related field.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid South Carolina Teaching License in one of the following areas:
Special Education (any category)
School Psychology
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Assistant Superintendent of Special Programs in the supervision of both certified and classified employees in the department. Additional duties include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and instructional manuals. Ability to design and write professional development plans, reports and data entry procedures. Ability to effectively present professional development and training and respond to questions from groups of educators, trainees, administrators and organization members.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and in the display and interpretation of data.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems. Ability to quickly assess employee, departmental, and administrative needs and provide timely feedback.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.
Ability to implement a flexible work schedule to meet the reporting deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required. Ability to perform duties with a high level of detail and accuracy. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Some driving required. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public or other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being of students.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in this environment varies. When visiting a building the noise level will be loud, in the office, quiet and at meeting, moderate.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
260 Days
Coordinator Pay Scale
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job evaluated annually according to Board Policy.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
The information contained in this job-description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Updated 2026
