Special Education Coordinator

SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Managing a caseload of special education students and the implementation of their IEP/504 plans in inclusive, self-contained and pull-out settings.
Ensuring appropriate delivery of both special education instruction and related services as stipulated on IEPs/504 plans.
Ensuring compliance by the school with all local and Federal laws and regulations relating to students with IEPs/504 plans and students referred to special education.
Ensuring that services provided by contractual personnel are of high quality, provided in the LRE, and are aligned with students’ IEPs/504 plans.
Effectively communicating 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 IDEA.
Facilitating IEP meetings using a strengths-based and family-centered approach
Coordinating with student’s special education team to ensure all documents are completed promptly (according to state, local, and school policies and procedures) prior to MDT meeting. Connect with special education team to ensure all team members (including parents) are prepared for the content of the meeting.
Coordinating with the special education team to complete quarterly IEP progress reports and provide them to parents/guardians.