Position Type: Student Support Services - Professional Staff/Special Education CoordinatorDate Posted: 10/28/2024Location: Seaford High School(High-Needs School)Date Available: As Soon As PossibleClosing Date: Until FilledSpecial Education Coordinator - Seaford High School - TEMPORARY for the 2024-2025 School Year CERTIFICATION: Candidates must have obtained a Master's Degree in Special Education and meet State of Delaware requirements for teacher licensure and certification in special education (Exceptional Children K-12). REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education JOB GOAL: Oversee and facilitate the 504 Plan and Special Education processes for the assigned school. Based on special education knowledge, this individual will serve as the resident expert on special education policy and procedures with a deep understanding of: IDEA; Section 504; Title 14: DE Administrative Code 922 through 929, and serves as a resource to the school's administration and teaching staff. The coordinator is responsible for providing technical assistance to teachers and building administrators in developing and supporting the implementation of 504 Plans, IEPs, the special education process (including those specific to procedural safeguards) and ensuring that district, state, and federal requirements are met. In addition, the coordinator will serve in a case management/teaching capacity dependent upon the needs of the school and under the supervision of building administration and the Director of Special Education. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Acts as an advocate for children with disabilities: a. following policies and procedures. b. assuring placements in the least restrictive environment. 2. Schedules and chairs Child Study Team and Individual Educational Plan meetings. a. Reports statistics to Director of Special Education. b. Reports additional funding needs to Director of Special Education. c. Reports projected alternative placements to Director of Special Education. 3. Coordinates evaluation process for new referrals and reevaluations. a. Attends and actively participates in all Instructional Support Team meetings. b. Conducts educational assessments as directed. c. Supports Special Education Teacher/case managers in gathering information (rating scales, health information, educational history, observation, performance data, etc.) 4. Provides professional development in special education and 504 plans to team and individual staff members. 5. Serves as LEA Representative and district liaison with programs and agencies which provide services to students in out of district placements. 6. Ensures compliance with implementation of timelines with all required special education documents included in DE Title 14 and IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). 7. Provides guidance and support to the Regular Classroom Teachers and Special Education Teacher/case managers in the development of Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) for newly identified students. 8. Maintains files and records as required by local, state, and federal guidelines. 9. Assists in September 30th unit count, December 1 child counts, and local staffing counts. 10. Provides educational and/or case management services to students in a variety of settings contingent on building level needs. (Such services may include: RtI groups, push-in and/or pull out educational services, and behavioral intervention supports.) 11. Facilitates the Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan process. 12. Consults with teachers, administrators, and IEP teams regarding instructional and behavioral strategies for effective implementation of student IEPs. 13. Conducts observations of students and gives feedback to individual teachers and/or IST and IEP teams. 14. Provides classroom support for teachers including modeling of lessons and/or behavioral and instructional techniques. 15. Delivers training to teachers on district initiatives, procedures, and policy regarding Special Education and Section 504. 16. Completes informal audits/file reviews to ensure compliance is met and be able to share out information regarding these audits with building administration and the Director of Special Education. 17. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
Essential Functions - Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs,
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Coordinates IEP meetings.
- Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other district office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Develops and adheres to Individualized Educational Plan, that outlines the necessary supports, accomodations and goals for an individual child.
- Meets with parents and staff regarding the plan and make necessary adjustments throughout the year.
- Work with children who can vary from mild to severe disabilities, using specialized techniques to help them reach their goals
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments.
Qualifications Profile - Certification/License:
- Delaware State Certification as an Exceptional Child Teacher K-12 and a core content area. Information about Delaware Certification/Licensure can be found on the Delaware Department of Education website:
- Successful candidates must provide evidence of successful PRAXIS II scores or a valid out of state teaching license. An educator applying for a license in the State of DE with less than 1 year of experience will be placed on an Initial License and will be required to take and pass a Performance Assessment by the end of their 2nd year of teaching. Applicants with one completed year of experience, but less than 4 years of experience will receive an Initial License, and are NOT required to pass a Performance Assessment (with proof of current and valid out of state license). Current holders of an Initial license are exempt from requirements to pass a Performance Assessment.
- Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
- 3 years successful classroom experience as a special education teacher preferred.
Education - Masters from an accredited college or university in Exceptional Children/Special Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment is preferred.
- TEMPORARY POSITION: YES Note: All temporary positions will end on June 30th. NUMBER OF MONTHS/DAYS: 10 Month - 188 Days Note: Months/days will be pro-rated to start date. FULL TIME OR PART TIME: Full Time ELIGIBLE FOR STATE SHARE OF BENEFITS: Yes PENSION ELIGIBLE POSITION: Yes MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Teacher Certification - Delaware Code Title 14 Section 1500 NOTE: A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required for all employees of the Seaford School District. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested and qualified candidates should complete an online application. NOTE: Currently employed staff members interested and certified/licensed in this position will be given first consideration and should remit a staff transfer request on the Seaford School District website www.seafordbluejays.org no later than the application closing date referenced above. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All new state employees will be required to participate in the State of Delaware's Direct Deposit system. With direct deposit, wage and salary payments are deposited in the employee's bank account via electronic funds transfer.
All final candidates for employment must have a satisfactory criminal background check before being placed on contract/payroll as per State of Delaware regulations. Candidates must call the Delaware State Police at (800) ###-#### to make an appointment. The cost of the criminal background check is $65 (expense borne by the prospective employee). Final candidates must also receive a satisfactory child protection registry check. Final candidates must also produce documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system. The State of Delaware has initiated a lag pay policy which means that new employees will receive the first paycheck at the end of the second pay period of work. The Seaford School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to fill or not fill a position, to modify the job requirements within one's primary area of certification, and to reject any or all applications for just cause. The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or services. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information Office, at (302) ###-####, as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service. The Seaford School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital or handicapped status in accordance with state and federal laws. This policy shall apply to recruitment, employment, and subsequent placement, training, promotion, compensation, tenure and probation, and other terms and conditions of employment over which the district has jurisdiction. Inquiries should be directed to: Director of Personnel, 390 North Market Street Ext., Seaford, DE 19973. Phone: (302) ###-####. School Configurations: West Seaford Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2 Blades Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2 Central Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5 Frederick Douglass Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5 Seaford Middle School - Grade 6 through Grade 8 Seaford High School - Grade 9 through Grade 12 DISCLAIMER: If there is any conflict in interpretation between this posting and information from the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Department of Education prevails.DS:kem FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICAITON Professional - Student Support POSITION TITLE Special Education Coordinator MANAGEMENT POSITION? (Y/N) N CONTRACTUAL? Y/N Y PAY SCALE Teacher FLSA STATUS (Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt MONTHS EMPLOYED 10 DAYS EMPLOYED 188 (pro-rated if start date after 1st day) JOB CODE P88810 DEPARTMENT 952300500 REVISED 9/2017