POSITION DESCRIPTIONPOSITION TITLE: Special Education Coordinator
FLSA: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Support Services
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month employee
SUPERVISES: Special Education programs and procedures in assigned areas and Division
schools
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: - Hold a Master's or Advanced Degree with a Postgraduate Professional License
- Demonstrate proficiency with the special education process
- Demonstrate success in special education teaching assignments across multiple grade levels, instructional settings, and disability categories
PREFERRED: - Endorsement in Administration and Supervision
- Endorsement in Special Education
- Demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by school and/or Division-level duties
- Broad knowledge base of educational assessment tools, intervention strategies, and specialized programming
- Extensive knowledge of Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports (VTSS) and
- Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS)
- Experience with the Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) process and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) development
- Experience with the Community Services Act (CSA), and private day and residential placement determinations
FOCUS: The Special Education Coordinator(s) will provide support to administrators
, special education and general education teachers, and families related to the special education process.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Provide special education support for administration, special education teachers, and general education teachers in assigned schools
- Coordinate special education programming as directed by the Assistant Superintendent for Support Services
- Communicate and provide oversight for special education procedures and protocols
- Serve as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative in special education meetings
- Ensure Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) compliance in all areas of responsibility
- Conduct achievement assessment, develop related reports, and attend eligibility meetings
- Provide staff support for Individualized Education Program (IEP) development
- Provide professional development for school staff, as needed, in assigned areas
- Collaborate with Support Services staff to address areas of need
- Abide by State statutes, School Board policies and regulations
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: - Perform other duties, as assigned, by the Assistant Superintendent for Support Services
SALARY RANGE: $69,988.92-$96,584.73
PLEASE NOTE: - Pittsylvania County Schools reserves the right to fill positions pursuant to School Board Policy GBN, Staff Hiring Procedures.
