Job Description:

Greenwich Public Schools seeks a Special Education Program Coordinator beginning November 18, 2024. The Special Education Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising programs for students with disabilities.             

 
Essential Functions
Curriculum & Instruction
Provides technical assistance to building administrators, general education staff, and special education staff on modifications to increase access to the curriculum for students with disabilities
Reviews and recommends supplemental curriculum materials for students with disabilities
Evaluates curricular options for non-academic instruction (travel training, vocational training, activities of daily living)
Promotes universal access in the development of curriculum and instructional activities
Assists building administrators in monitoring the instruction of students with disabilities, in both general education and special education settings
Assists in the selection, purchase, and use of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices
Provides technical assistance to school-based Student Assistance Teams regarding the interface between special education eligibility and Response to Intervention activities
 
Personnel
Assists building administrators in the hiring and assignment of special education and related services staff (certified and non-certified)
Participates in building and district interview committees
Plans, coordinates, and/or provides professional learning for groups of certified and non-certified staff
Functions as contributing and primary evaluator for certified special education and related services staff
Supervises itinerant and related service staff as assigned 
 
Administration
Monitors compliance with local, state, and federal requirements
Provides technical assistance to building-based administrators on complex IEP/PPT meetings
Manages the function of the evaluation teams, coaches, learning facilitators, and/or other specialized staff
Meets with building administrators on a weekly basis to provide technical assistance; supervises off-site programs and program staff
Coordinates the design and implementation of the Extended School Year program and coordinates services with the coordinator of the general education summer program
Assists in coordinating the summer evaluation process, private school evaluations, independent educational evaluations (IEE), and bilingual and specialized evaluations (e.g., psychiatric and neuropsychological) 
 
Communication and Public Relations
Communicates with program coordinators and building administrators to coordinate services
Participates in regular meetings with the representatives from the Special Education Support committee of the PTA
 
Finance and Management
Reviews IEP requests that require district funding
Provides input to the Chief Officer of Special Education and Student Supports on the development of the program budgets
Maintains an office, including clerical support staff
Interviews and makes recommendations to the Chief Officer of Special Education and Student Supports regarding private consultants
Coordinates with Town agencies regarding services for students with disabilities (e.g., Parks and Recreation, Libraries) 
 
Scheduling & Placement
Assists building administrators in scheduling special education staff and contracted services including itinerant staff
Matches staff expertise to student needs, and recommends transfers when necessary
Participates in planning of PPT meetings for specific complex cases
Makes recommendations to teams for potential placements for students with complex disabilities 
 
Professional Activities
Attends professional learning activities related to best practices and compliance; participates on district committees
Plans professional development activities for certified and non-certified special education staff and related services staff 
 
Litigation
Assists school staff in preparing for mediations and due process hearings
Participates in mediations and hearings; reviews FERPA requests and evidence books for duplications and non-disclosable documents (e.g., copyrighted materials)
Prepares and/or reviews draft responses to State Department of Education and Office of Civil Rights complaints
Supervises implementation of settlement agreements 
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as how to differentiate instruction based upon student learning styles
Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts
Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education
Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop and implement projects
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and professional growth 
 
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required
 
Qualifications
CT Certification, or certifiability, in special education or related field, and in Intermediate Administration or Supervision (#092), or eligibility for such, required
Master's degree in special education or related field
Successful administrative experience preferred