• Job Description

  Req#: 2398
  Position Type:
  Administration/ Coordinator
  
  
  Date Posted:
  3/12/2024
  
  
  Location:
  Special Services
  
  
  '); 'Date Available:
  2024-2025 School Year
  
  
  Closing Date:
  Until Filled
  
  
  Knowledge of state and federal statutes and regulations governing special education services and Individual Education Plans
  Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, rules, and standards governing education
  Strong relationship and communication skills: the ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and respectfully with district and BOCES personnel, parents, and students from diverse backgrounds
  Strong organizational skills, time management, and record-keeping with attention to detail
  Educates and collaborates with Delta County School District administrators, educators, and providers to assure compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations governing special education services, IDEA, ADA, CIMP, SPP, and Individual Education Plans
  Assists district administrators with understanding and properly enforcing policies and regulations related to special education
  Assists with the leadership and coordination of special education and 504 services of the Delta County School District.
  Assists in coordination, facilitation, and monitoring of the development and implementation of effective curriculum and instructional practices and school policies, as well as problem-solving practices and procedures (based on student data) that fully consider the needs of special education students
  Establishes and maintains effective, cooperative, and respectful working relationships with staff, parents, and students from diverse backgrounds regarding evaluation, placement, and education of students
  Works cooperatively with district administrators and personnel, committees, state and local agencies, and treatment providers regarding the needs of special education students
  Attends multi-disciplinary team, 504, and IEP/staffing meetings, as needed, to facilitate the development of appropriate plans for students who are eligible for special education
  Assists IEP teams with student transitions from elementary to middle school, middle to high school, and/or post-secondary programs
  Assists with district compliance for the December 1 Count, EOY, FAPE, Transition, State assessments, CPI
  Assists with ESY, student transfers, out-of-district placements, relationships with charter schools, and parent groups and involvement
  Provides training and support for special education teachers for alternative assessments (CoALT)
  Provides review of IEP files to ensure compliance with state and federal Special Education laws
  Assists Administration with SSP/Sped evaluations as needed
  Effectively uses technology for accomplishment of required responsibilities
  Maintains professional growth through graduate work, professional organizations, seminars, conferences, and/or related professional literature
  Manages oneself (is organized, prepared, and punctual; manages resources; meets deadlines; follows through on commitments; demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations)
  Consistently acts in ways that directly support various missions (CDE, District, schools)
  Effectively maintains relationships at multiple levels (individual, team, schools, districts)
  Maintains confidentiality of student information in accordance with state, federal, and local guidelines
  Delivers significant, noteworthy contributions to team and organizational goals
  Responds to districts in a timely and responsive manner
  Is respectful and collaborative
  Handles disagreements and conflicts in a diplomatic manner that does not result in decreased effectiveness over time
  Enhances the image of public education
  Displays a willingness to learn new information
  Maintains ethics, legal responsibility, and confidentiality
  Follows organizational and district policies
  Displays effective interpersonal skills (has a rapport with all, knows roles of co-workers, promotes information exchange such as through parent/teacher conferences or newsletters)
  Uses strong verbal communication and strong listening skills
  Uses appropriate written communication that is constructed with the purpose, audience, and intent in mind and with proper writing conventions and mechanics
  Applies the appropriate mode of communication (e-mail, written, telephone, face-to-face) for specific situations
  Maintains composure during difficult conflict situations
  Communicates job-related problems and difficulties to immediate supervisor
  Develops and maintains rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, and professional conduct
  Actively contributes to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility (give and take) in team discussions, activities, and decision-making
  When appropriate, seeks first to understand
  Can effectively give and receive constructive feedback
  Understands and conveys one’s role within each school setting
  Serves as a liaison between the Delta County School District Special Services Department and human service agencies, sharing appropriate information when needed, once proper parental consent is obtained
  Delta County School District
  Special Services
  
  Special Education Coordinator
  
  2024-2025 School Year
  
  The Special Education Coordinator supports the Director of Special Services and advises principals, teachers, service providers, and other staff members regarding the planning, coordination, and implementation of comprehensive programs to provide efficient and effective services to special education and Section 504 students within the Delta County School District.
  Qualifications Required:
  Education: Master’s degree in education/Special Education, or related field of special services
  Licensure: Special Education Endorsement from the Colorado Department of Education
  Qualifications Preferred:
  Education: Additional graduate work related to the scope of responsibility. Experience in non-violent Crisis Intervention training is preferred.
  Licensure: Administrative License preferred. Special Education Director endorsement preferred.
  Supervisor: Director of Special Services
  Contract Days: 200 (FTE = 1.0)
  Working Conditions: Travel within the district required (Delta, Cedaredge, Hotchkiss, Paonia, and Crawford)
  Beginning Salary: $67,123 base: Placement on salary matrix depends on education and experience.
  Benefits: Health, dental, and vision Insurance, Colorado PERA eligible
  Application: Apply online at www.deltaschools.com under the “Employment Opportunities” tab
  
  Specific Skills Preferred:
  • Knowledge of state and federal statutes and regulations governing special education services and Individual Education Plans
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, rules, and standards governing education
  • Strong relationship and communication skills: the ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and respectfully with district and BOCES personnel, parents, and students from diverse backgrounds
  • Strong organizational skills, time management, and record-keeping with attention to detail
  Major Areas of Responsibility and Duties Specific to this Job:
  In conjunction with the Special Education Director:
  • Educates and collaborates with Delta County School District administrators, educators, and providers to assure compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations governing special education services, IDEA, ADA, CIMP, SPP, and Individual Education Plans
  • Assists district administrators with understanding and properly enforcing policies and regulations related to special education
  • Assists with the leadership and coordination of special education and 504 services of the Delta County School District.
  • Assists in coordination, facilitation, and monitoring of the development and implementation of effective curriculum and instructional practices and school policies, as well as problem-solving practices and procedures (based on student data) that fully consider the needs of special education students
  • Establishes and maintains effective, cooperative, and respectful working relationships with staff, parents, and students from diverse backgrounds regarding evaluation, placement, and education of students
  • Works cooperatively with district administrators and personnel, committees, state and local agencies, and treatment providers regarding the needs of special education students
  • Attends multi-disciplinary team, 504, and IEP/staffing meetings, as needed, to facilitate the development of appropriate plans for students who are eligible for special education
  • Assists IEP teams with student transitions from elementary to middle school, middle to high school, and/or post-secondary programs
  • Assists with district compliance for the December 1 Count, EOY, FAPE, Transition, State assessments, CPI
  • Assists with ESY, student transfers, out-of-district placements, relationships with charter schools, and parent groups and involvement
  • Provides training and support for special education teachers for alternative assessments (CoALT)
  • Provides review of IEP files to ensure compliance with state and federal Special Education laws
  • Assists Administration with SSP/Sped evaluations as needed
  • Effectively uses technology for accomplishment of required responsibilities
  • Maintains professional growth through graduate work, professional organizations, seminars, conferences, and/or related professional literature
  Professionalism:
  An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:
  • Manages oneself (is organized, prepared, and punctual; manages resources; meets deadlines; follows through on commitments; demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations)
  • Consistently acts in ways that directly support various missions (CDE, District, schools)
  • Effectively maintains relationships at multiple levels (individual, team, schools, districts)
  • Maintains confidentiality of student information in accordance with state, federal, and local guidelines
  • Delivers significant, noteworthy contributions to team and organizational goals
  • Responds to districts in a timely and responsive manner
  • Is respectful and collaborative
  • Handles disagreements and conflicts in a diplomatic manner that does not result in decreased effectiveness over time
  • Enhances the image of public education
  • Displays a willingness to learn new information
  • Maintains ethics, legal responsibility, and confidentiality
  • Follows organizational and district policies
  Communication:
  An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:
  • Displays effective interpersonal skills (has a rapport with all, knows roles of co-workers, promotes information exchange such as through parent/teacher conferences or newsletters)
  • Uses strong verbal communication and strong listening skills
  • Uses appropriate written communication that is constructed with the purpose, audience, and intent in mind and with proper writing conventions and mechanics
  • Applies the appropriate mode of communication (e-mail, written, telephone, face-to-face) for specific situations
  • Maintains composure during difficult conflict situations
  • Communicates job-related problems and difficulties to immediate supervisor
  Relationships:
  An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:
  • Develops and maintains rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, and professional conduct
  • Actively contributes to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility (give and take) in team discussions, activities, and decision-making
  • When appropriate, seeks first to understand
  • Can effectively give and receive constructive feedback
  • Understands and conveys one’s role within each school setting
  • Serves as a liaison between the Delta County School District Special Services Department and human service agencies, sharing appropriate information when needed, once proper parental consent is obtained
  The physical demands 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 essential functions.
  Additional Conditions of Employment
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Virtual Meeting Platforms
  • Criminal background check required for hire
  • Ability to travel among school and community locations
  The Delta County School District 50J is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  Disclaimer - NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
  
  
  
  

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