Special Education Compliance Coordinator

Purpose and Objectives of the Position:

The coordinator is responsible for facilitating and coordinating the compliance of Individual Education Plans- annual reevaluation compliance- and initial evaluation compliance.  He/she will coordinate with outside agencies concerning student and school issues. 

Qualifications:

• Current Kansas State Teaching or Related Service provider license. 
• Master degree preferred. 
• Three years certified teaching or related service provider experience. 
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as the board finds appropriate and ?acceptable.

Performance responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with district staff. 
• Assures screening process is complete and that timelines meet with compliance. 
• Reviews transfer IEP’s and complete acceptance paperwork. 
• Arranges meetings with staff and parents to review assessments and make decisions regarding diagnostic- program recommendations- and placements. 
• Coordinates with other districts to attempt to gain needed records. 
• Assures case record reviews are completed. Monitors special education caseloads. 
• Conducts workshops for special and regular education teachers as needed. 
• Monitors and adheres to expiration dates and reevaluation dates for students with active IEP’s and Section 504 plans. 
• Assures special education process complies with IDEA- State Compliance Manual- Standards Manual- and the District Special Education Compliance Plan in the building(s) assigned. 
• Maintains compliance and training for Section 504 matters. 

1. The employee contributes to safe and orderly work areas.

• Fosters a safe and orderly environment for students and peers.
• Takes appropriate action when students and peers exhibit emotionally/physically distressed behaviors.
• Supervises other personnel as assigned.
• Establishes safety procedures for supervised staff

1. The employee works to help ensure student achievement.

• The employee will help develop school climate and conditions that help ensure maximum student achievement.

• The employee will assist with student mentoring when assigned.

III. The employee builds positive school/community relations.

• Supports the mission of the school and district.
• Facilitates cooperation between all persons in the school community.

1. The employee works to develop constructive peer and student relationships.

• Supports use of appropriate communications skills. 
• Supports development of thinking skills. 
• Follows all district policies- handbooks- and regulations.

1. The employee works to develop effective and efficient performance.

• Sets high expectations for self
• Uses a variety of materials- activities and approaches appropriate to the needs of the position.
• Develops and monitors plans and goals to improve individual performance.

1. The employee practices responsible fiscal- facility- and resource management.

• Procures supplies and equipment following building budget guidelines.
• Establishes guidelines that ensure the care and maintenance of district facilities and                    equipment.

VII. The employee models positive professional attributes.

• Participates in professional activities to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Uses written and spoken language well.
• Maintains positive contact with supervisors and peers.
• Handles work in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintains physical and skill requirements necessary to meet job responsibilities.

Other Duties 

• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor and in accordance with 

USD 453 Board of Education policies.

Knowledge- Skills- and Abilities Required:

• Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with others- including the ability to communicate effectively with a broad number of audiences.
• Ability to manage job responsibilities and to meet the established district outcomes.
• Ability to use necessary district-identified computer hardware and software- and other district-provided technology.
• Ability to physically adapt to the compressed time schedule of a school day and year.
• (Other alternatives as set by the Board of Education.)

Terms of Employment:     Teacher Contract 

Reports To:     Director of Special Education

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the USD 453 Board of Education’s policy on Evaluation of Personnel.

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