Greenwood School District 50
Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Special Services Compliance Coordinator

Department: Special Services

Reports To: Director of Special Services

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 for students with special needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.

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

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

· Supervises the procedural aspects for placing children into, and dismissing children out of special education.

· Keeps abreast of the legal rules and regulations set forth by the State Department of Education and the federal government.

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

· Works closely with principals and teachers in an advisory capacity on matters of student behavior and learning.

· Gathers and compiles data for state and federal reports.

· Participates in conferences and consults with parents regarding concerns for their children as needed.

· Provides opportunities for staff development.

·       .Serves as a resource person concerning students’ disabilities for teachers and other school personnel

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

· Performs 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: Elementary or Secondary Principal, Elementary or Secondary Supervisor, School Psychologist III, or School Psychologist II.

· 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 categories of disability, procedures for identifying these disabilities and program alternatives for students with special needs.

· 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 categories of disability, procedures for identifying these disabilities and program alternatives for students with special needs. 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:

200 days with salary established by District salary schedule.