Special Education Coordinator - Elementary

Amergis - Belfast, ME

Full-time - Entry Level

Belfast, ME

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Elementary School Special Education Coordinator is responsible for providing quality services to special education students from Kindergarten through grade 6. This role involves collaboration with the IEP team to develop and implement educational plans, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting students with diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling IEP Meetings
• Chairing Meetings and guiding IEP Team in decision making
• Approves and Mails IEP's
• Assist the IEP team
• Convenes the IEP team to review evaluation results and aid the IEP team in determining eligibility for service
• Ensure compliance with all entities
• Prepares student education plans in consultation with parents and department team members
• Supports learning for students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities
• Designs instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum
• Assists parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development
• Serves as the coordinator of individualize education program (IEP) implementation with general education staff
• Monitors student progress, participates in review and revision of student's IEP, as appropriate
• Maintains accurate student records
• Supports students in preparation for grade transitions and preparing for life skills
• Assesses students' skills and educational needs and tracks student's performance
• Discusses students' progress with their teachers
• Communicates to maintain positive relationships with students and their parents
• Follows School District policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university preferred
• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state, contract/district regulations
• Minimum of one year experience in teaching environment preferred
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Elementary Teaching preferred
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Secondary Teaching preferred
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Special Teaching preferred
• Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs