We are seeking a Process Coordinator to join our team.
Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000
This role will provide information to others and implement and maintain services with established guidelines and standards for the purpose of assisting special education teachers in completing required documentation and assessment procedures; assisting in IEP documentation; coordinating assigned special education program components and related activities, as requested. This position also fills in as a teacher.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
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Executes the special education case management cycle: assessments, IEP development, documentation, progress monitoring, direct instruction as assigned, and coordination with related services—ensuring day-to-day compliance on assigned caseload.
- Assists in the completion of special education documentation for the purpose of delivering services in compliance with established guidelines, rules, laws and regulations.
- Collaborates with a variety of district special education staff and outside entities for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services assisting in documentation and legal
- In collaboration with the Director of Student Services, coordinates program components, support needs and material as assigned for the purpose of assisting teachers and delivering services which conform to established guidelines.
- Implements assigned program and/or projects for the purpose of conforming to district and state curriculum and/or instructional objectives.
- Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing up-to-date references and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
- Conducts academic assessments to evaluate student performance and support the achievement of instructional and district objectives.
- Creates and prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. IEPs, student achievement reports, correspondence, internal audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
- Presents information on a variety of topics for the purpose of communicating information and/or gaining feedback.
- Researches a variety of special education topics (e.g. current practices, policies, education codes, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or recommendations and/or addressing a variety of program requirements.
- Develops Individual Education Plans (IEP's) that meet state requirements
- Provides individualized direct instruction as needed
- Works with school therapists to meet both academic and affective goals
- Maintains a trauma-informed building and classroom environment conducive to learning
- Collects systematic student progress data
- Participates in enrollment as requested
- Participates in IEP meetings
- Participates in on-going staff development activities
- Assists in the oversight of the systems used for documentation purposes such as the student information system
- Assists in developing the student schedule in the student information system
- Assists in ensuring students are meeting their required credits.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Our ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in special education and the following:
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Master's degree in special education, educational administration, or in an area related to special education, is required.
- Must be eligible for special education certification in Missouri in one or a combination of the following areas: Mild-moderate disabilities (includes LD, BD/ED, MR, OHI), cross categorical hearing impaired, visually impaired or severe developmental disabilities.
- At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening.
- A valid driver’s license in the state you reside in, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
WHO WE ARE:
Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas:
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Youth & Family Support – We help youth gain independence through social and living support programs while empowering families with the skills and resources they need to become resilient and successful.
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Foster Care & Adoption – We reunify and unite families while recruiting and providing support to foster parents and youth in foster care.
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Education & Community Trainings – We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students’ behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community.
CORNERSTONES OF CARE’S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:
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Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to a higher purpose.
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Emotional Intelligence - helping to teach emotional management skills.
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Social Learning - helping to build cognitive skills.
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Open Communication - helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management.
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Democracy - helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority.
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Social Responsibility - helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships.
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Growth and Change - helping to work through loss and prepare for the future.
OUR WIDE STATEMENT:
At Cornerstones of Care, we commit to fostering a community where every individual, regardless of background or identity, feels deeply welcomed, valued, and empowered. We envision a diverse community where inclusion and welcoming are prioritized. A community where all voices are heard, listened to, and respected. A community where everyone’s physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs are met. At Cornerstones of Care, we have a vision where equity is not just a goal but is present in all we do; every team member feels empowered to authentically contribute to their fullest potential. We hold a collective commitment to WIDE (welcoming, inclusion, diversity, and equity) that will drive us forward as a stronger organization.
OUR DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
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We partner for safe and healthy communities.
- We cultivate a culture in which children, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and community partners feel welcomed, safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated.
- We value diversity of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, geographical location, pregnancy, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic, and military status.
- We stand for anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity.
- We insist and affirm that discrimination and violence have no place in safe and healthy communities, including in our organization.
- We strive toward a more welcoming, inclusive, diverse, and equitable organization through our policies, partnerships, and practices.
OUR BENEFITS:
Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:
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9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
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Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for
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Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
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Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
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Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
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Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
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Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
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Pet Insurance
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Employee assistance program (EAP)
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Tuition reimbursement program
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team - Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide.
Questions?
Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Team
8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114
Phone: (816) 508-3500 Fax: (816) 508-1757
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Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer
