Coordinator: Specialized Instruction
JOB SUMMARY
Coordinates, supervises, and manages the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of special education services for students ages 5 to 21 to ensure students are provided a Free, Appropriate, Public, Education (FAPE) within a continuum framework in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies. Collaborates with central office and school-based personnel to address the unique needs and circumstances of students with disabilities and provides evidence-based strategies and learning opportunities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates and contributes to the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of specially designed instruction and programs, instructional activities, materials, and services and procedures designed for students with disabilities in alignment with the departments mission and vision.
- Participates in school site visits to observe and evaluate teacher performance, teaching methods, and programs, and communicates actionable and timely feedback to school-based staff and central office staff.
- Collaborates to design and implement professional development opportunities at the school-based and systems level and provides coaching with actionable feedback.
- Collects and analyzes data from a variety of data sources to assist with strengths and needs assessment. Customizes school-based support, resources and services based on data analysis report. Monitors enrollment trends and recommends staffing allocation for K-12 schools.
- Creates initiatives in compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
- Establishes and implements systems and processes.
- Collaborates to interpret and communicate programs, services, policy and procedures, and due process issues to other school systems, departments, families, external agencies, and the community.
- Monitors fiscal management and assists with budget preparation and grant applications for students with disabilities.
- Participates in interviews, makes selection recommendations, counsels and assists in curricular related issues, conducts performance evaluations, and provides leadership and direction to assigned staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
- Master's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
Experience
- Three (3) years relevant successful classroom teaching experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Demonstrated knowledge of special education law, specialized instruction, interdisciplinary service delivery, interventions/strategies to address the impact of identified disabilities, and supervision in the field of Special Education.
- Knowledge of current trends and research in field of specialization.
- Demonstrated ability to increase the knowledge and understanding of services, programs, policies and procedures, and due process issues to a diverse population.
- Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis, curriculum, instruction, assessment, building teacher capacity, and professional development delivery methods.
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and judgment.
- Knowledge of school organization, administration, and supervision.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Ability to create a positive environment that values, respects, and leverages all employee talents while providing fair advancement for all employees.
- Ability to effectively communicate with diverse communities and develop outreach strategies to encourage parental involvement in student learning.
- Ability to use instructional technology hardware such as document cameras, presenters, and SmartBoards etc.
- Ability to engage families and communities using a variety of strategies to promote positive relationships, resolves concerns, and supports growth of students with disabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and engage diverse parents/guardians with varied communication styles, levels of skill, and experience to support their child’s education experience.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).
Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
- Hold or be eligible for Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal licensure issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required; or
- Hold Administrator I Certificate issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
- Hold or be eligible for Supervisor of Special Education Certificate issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred.
- Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
- Daily access to reliable transportation.
Driving Requirements
- Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
Personal Vehicle
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LEADERSHIP ROLE
First level supervisor
People Management
- This position acts as the manager for direct staff.
- This position acts as the manager for indirect staff.
This position manages departments.
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Management Duties/Responsibilities
- Interviews, selects, and trains employees.
- Sets/adjusts pay rate and work hours.
- Directs the work of employees.
- Maintains records for use in supervision.
- Assess employees’ performance (productivity/efficiency) to make promotional recommendation/other status changes.
- Handles employee complaints/grievances.
- Disciplines employees.
- Plans the work.
- Determines the techniques to use.
- Apportions the work among the employees.
- Determines the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used of materials or merchandise to be brought, stocked and sold.
- Controls the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies.
- Provides for the safety and security of the employees or the property.
- Plans and controls the budget.
Monitors and implements legal compliance measures.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions 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.
Physical Demands
- Standing: under 1/3 of the time
- Walking: under 1/3 of the time
- Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Driving: under 1/3 of the time
- As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- No special vision requirements
Work Environment
Location
- Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
Noise Level
- Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements
Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time
Travel Requirements
10% day travel within the community for school site visits to observe and evaluate.
JOB INFORMATION
Established Date:
4/1/2012
Title:
COORDINATOR: SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION
Alternate Title:
Coordinator: Specialized Instruction
Reports to Generic:
Director
Reports to Specific:
DIRECTOR: INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMMING AND SRVC ACCESS-1ST-12TH
ORGANIZATION
Business Unit:
Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention
Department:
Instructional Programming & Service Access
Negotiated Agreement:
Association of Education Leaders (AEL)
HR JOB INFORMATION
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt
Grade:
LG4CO
Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 2 – School Administrators)
Job Family:
Instructional Services
Sub-Function:
Instructional Coordinators
VR# 27025
