Special Education Coordinator
AIM is an award-winning company that has won Best Place to Work, Top Workplaces, Best Workplaces in Texas, Top Company Cultures, and is a certified Great Place to Work! AIM has an opening for Special Education Coordinator to support the special education director with all administrative duties.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Valid Texas teacher certificate and School Administrator Certificate
- A valid TX driver's license
Knowledge and Skills :
Delivering professional developmentProviding teacher and paraprofessional supportARD proceduresKnowledge of education of special education studentsUnderstanding and development of PLAAFP and IEP goals and objectivesUnderstanding of the federal law I.D.E.A.Knowledge of curriculum; and state assessmentExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skillsKnowledgeable and skilled with working with special education programmingResponsibilities :
Communicate with school staff and families regularly regarding student's progress or needsMaintain students' confidentialityMaintain a safe, clean, and organized work environmentMaintain current knowledge of Special Education law (as it pertains to Behavior Management)Maintain electronic eligibility and on-site folders in a manner consistent with TEA and WaysideNetwork requirements; Ensure the confidentiality of information regarding special educationOverseeing / managing a caseload of special education students and the implementation of their IEP plans in inclusive, self-contained, and pull-out settingsKnow campus data regarding the state assessment, benchmarks, and available interventionsAttend ARD Committee meetings and provide follow-up to special education placements including planning and implementation of ARD Committee decisionsServe as liaison between parents, teachers, counselors, nurses, outside agencies, and various campus departmentsServe as conflict mediator / problem solver in crisis situations concerning instructional programs, placement, and behaviors of studentsPerform special education audits and gather State Performance Plan data to submit to TEABe fully informed of staff and position management, student cases, classroom, and equipment needDemonstrate proficiency with FrontlineDemonstrate high ability to communicate orally and in writingHave excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independentlyAdhere to a high level of professional and ethical standardsEffectively communicate to parents and guardians the special education process including the process for referrals, evaluations, annual IEPs / 504 plans, and re-evaluations as well as parental rights granted by IDEAProviding training and technical assistance to case managers, teachers, related service providers, and support service professionals on all aspects of cases management : use of computer systems for the special education process, writing of goal writing, progress reports, annual reviews, and parent communicationDiscuss student's progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administratorsEstablish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identifyWorking Conditions :
Maintain emotional control under stressDaily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the jobRegular District-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; frequent standing, stooping, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, heavy lifting, and moderate carryingMay be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchairs or assist with positioning students with physical disabilitiesAbility to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environmentStrong family engagement and communicationCompensation :
Competitive regional market salary for Special Education CoordinatorsHealth benefits package availableOffers / contracts are pending a background check