Greenwood School District 50
Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Coordinator of Programs for Students with Disabilities

Department: Instruction

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the Director of Special Services in enlarging the educational experience of students by facilitating their best possible adjustment to school through a program of special services through programs for the handicapped.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.

· Coordinate the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act by developing policies and procedures under the direction of the Director of Special Services.

· Monitor activities to ensure that the various components of IDEA are being implemented.

· Meet with parents regarding concerns for their children as needed.

· Serve as a support to principals and special education teachers in the day to day operations of special education programs.

· Supervise the maintenance of case records on students and the completion of all required reports.

· Provide opportunities for staff development.

· Coordinate discipline procedures with school administrative staff, psychologists, and district administrative staff.

· Gather and compile information for state and federal reports.

· Attend school-based staffings on an as needed basis.

· Coordinate material and supply needs of teachers.

· Supervise and track special services inventory in all schools.

· Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS and/or EXPERIENCE:

· A master’s degree in special education, psychological services, and/or administration.

· A valid South Carolina certificate in one of the following areas: Superintendent, Elementary or Secondary Principal, Elementary or Secondary Supervisor, School Psychologist III, School Psychologist II, or Advanced Guidance (Secondary).

· At least five years’ successful experience in public school work, either as a special education teacher or in psychological services, and/or administration.

· Persons considered for this position should be experienced in or have knowledge of the various handicapped conditions, procedures for identifying these conditions and program alternatives for handicapped children.

· Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information to administrators, top management, public groups/community, and Board of Education.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Must have experience in or have knowledge of the various handicapped conditions, procedures for identifying these conditions and program alternatives for handicapped children. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and the Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk, talk or hear. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and staff in addition to meeting multiple demands from several people. The employee is required to work irregular or extended work hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

12 Months with salary established by District salary schedule.