The Macon R-1 School District is seeking a Special Education Process Coordinator for the 2024/2025 school year.  

MAJOR POLICY RESPONSIBILITY:

The Process Coordinator is responsible for supervision of the special education process from screening through identification, IEP development, and placement to ensure appropriate identification and placement of students with disabilities and district compliance with state and federal requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience.
• A Master’s Degree in Special Education is preferred
• Effective skills in writing an IEP and evaluation
• Effective organizational skills, interpersonal relationship skills, and time management skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Work with the Special Education Director to ensure guidelines and processes are followed throughout the district.

2. Coordinates special education programs, policies and diagnostic procedures.

3. Organize and ensure completion of all evaluation reports and IEPs.

4. Conducts compliance efforts of special education PreK-12 through age 21; completes and reviews special education IEP/IFSP documents, ensuring compliance with District procedures, state, and federal laws;

5. Identifies areas of need and works to develop and implement programs to address those needs.

6. Completes records for transfer, and new referrals.

7. Maintains appropriate records in an organized manner.

8. Performs and monitors evaluation and timelines to ensure appropriate student placement and programming.

9. As needed, serves as local education agency representative for IEP meetings in assigned buildings.

10. Assists the Special Education Director in researching and/or implementing new program components.

11. Assists in the preparation of federal, state, and local reports on special education.

12. Provides and promotes regular in-service training for special education instructors regarding special education procedures.

13. Attends meetings and training sessions related to special education as deemed appropriate by the Special Education Director.

14. Assumes other duties as assigned.

15. Maintains confidentiality and non-judgmental views of children and families served.

Terms of Employment: Nine month contract with 10 additional contract days.

Salary and work year to be established by the Superintendent.