Special Education Coordinator Job at The Seed School of Maryland Inc, Baltimore, MD

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  • The Seed School of Maryland Inc
  • Baltimore, MD

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Under the leadership of the Director of Academics, the Special Education Coordinator is to work with and co-teach middle and/or high school students to ensure their success in a college preparatory program. The Special Education Coordinator provides effective instruction and support in curricular areas for which employed; utilizes various instructional resources and technologies; demonstrates knowledge of the teaching/learning process; develops and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of a diverse student population; maintains contact and communication with parents and Student Life staff; and works effectively with administrators, colleagues, and all members of the school community.

He/She/They is also responsible for the coordination of special education programs and related services within his/her respective assignment; assists in the supervision of support staff; and to do other related functions as directed.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop successful strategies to improve the student achievement, growth and learning outcomes of students with IEP’s.
  • Engage all new staff members in effective induction procedures and facilitate continued professional development through ongoing training opportunities in the special education department
  • Maintain communication with other special education professionals in the state to ensure continuity of services
  • Review federal and state legislation regulations related to special education and identify and share the impact of changes on the school
  • Assess and evaluate a team of special education teachers and instructional associates.
  • Design instructional and monitoring tools for students with disabilities
  • Support the development and implementation of a co-teaching model
  • Collaborate with teachers and other instructional leaders to design and implement high-quality professional learning experiences
  • Create and maintain a data warehouse for students with disabilities
  • Serve as a member of the instructional leadership team
  • Facilitate, investigate and develop internal corrective action plans per Complaint Investigations filed with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
  • Facilitate and assist with MSDE compliance monitoring activities
  • Develop and conduct internal compliance monitoring activities
  • Provide countywide in-service trainings regarding special education compliance issues
  • Conduct proactive Internal Investigations and Implementation of Corrective Action Plans when appropriate prior to MSDE scheduled Investigation /Complaint Visitations
  • Assist school with compliance issues and/or situations regarding students and the special education process
  • Compile and report data indicators to MSDE based on given timeline
  • Attend monthly compliance meetings at state level (SESAC, DSE)
  • Participates in Due Processes Hearings as necessary
  • Attends court dates for truancy issues related to IEP students
  • Plans, procures and manages supplemental service contracts related to assigned program (speech, OT)
  • Monitor development and implementation of all aspects of special education process
  • Collaborate with school based administrators and MSDE compliance monitors to ensure discipline of students with disabilities is handled appropriately
  • Work collaboratively with special education advisory committee to refine and enhance programs and services for students with disabilities
  • Compile school special education data into manageable reports for administration and teachers to drive instruction and intervention
  • Implementation and monitoring of evidence - based interventions for students with disabilities
  • Manages department grants and monitoring outcomes
  • Attend most IEP meetings for the school
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s degree in related field is required
  • Active teaching special education certificate (grades 6-12) is required
  • Certification in Educational Leadership and Supervision is required
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position is required
  • Doctorate in related field and/or prior teaching experience is highly desired.

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