Position Type:
Administration/Administrator
Date Posted:
4/18/2023
Location:
Webster School District
Closing Date:
04/30/2023
Special Education Coordinator, Webster Groves
REPORTS TO: Special Education Director-Partner Districts
DEPARTMENT: Instructional
POSITION OVERVIEW
Serving the needs of students who receive special education services throughout St. Louis County is demanding and fulfilling work. Special School District (SSD) is looking for someone who shares the compassion of our teachers, partnership building skills, and a servant-leader mindset to oversee our countywide program under the direction of our special education coordinator for partner districts.
You should consider applying for this position if your values align with SSD’s core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration and you believe every student deserves the resources and support required to help them learn. SSD staff are expected to understand and have a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and for that commitment to be evident in their work.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises, observes and evaluates the performance of staff members who report to this position
- Collaborates with partner districts in the screening, interviewing, and recommendation of teacher-level and paraprofessional staff
- Works effectively with staff to use data to plan, supervise, evaluate and revise instructional programs to meet students’ needs
- Collaboratively plans and provides in-service programs for parents/families/guardians, staff, and partner district personnel
- Facilitates and supports ongoing professional learning of staff members through coaching and feedback
- Provides leadership and direction to staff within the area of supervision
- Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development, keeps current with relevant literature and new research findings, and attends appropriate professional meetings and conferences
- Facilitates and supports the professional growth and evaluation of teacher-level and paraprofessional staff
- Collaborates with special education directors and partner district staff to implement procedures related to the comprehensive school improvement (CSIP)/rolling plan, assurance document, partnership agreement, and the District’s vision, mission, core values and standards of excellence
- Assists special education directors in developing and monitoring a budget for an assigned area
- Ensures instructional information materials and resources are accessible for staff and appropriate to meet instructional needs
- Collaborates with partner district administrators, SSD administrators, parents/families/guardians, staff and students for program development, problem solving and conflict resolution
- Communicates effectively with students, parents/families/guardians, staff and community agencies, and partner district administrators
- Provides effective leadership and collaboration within assigned partner districts and schools to enhance and support student achievement
- Ensures compliance with District procedures, state, and federal laws; identifies areas of need and works with special education directors to develop and implement programs to address those needs
- Assists with the preparation of federal, state and local reports on special education under the direction of the special education director
- Responsible for collecting and maintaining accurate data as required by the District
- Implements District policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure compliance with Board policies and regulations as well as state and federal laws and guidelines
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Master’s degree in special education and/or school administration is required
Experience
- Minimum of five years of special education teaching experience required
- Previous experience in school administration is preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Missouri DESE special education teaching certification is required.
- Missouri DESE special education administrator certification is required.
Disclaimer
The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary Starting at $93,000
Benefits
- Group benefits plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Enrollment in Missouri public school retirement systems
- Paid holidays
- 15 PTO days per year
- 20 vacation days accrued annually
- Employee assistance program
- Healthcare spending account
EEOC STATEMENT
Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 314-829-8206.
Attachment(s):
- Special Education Coordinator (8).pdf