Job Description
Job Description
The Barrington School District is seeking a
Special Education Coordinator
Potential for remote and/or part time working arangements.
GOAL:
The Special Education Coordinator primary responsibility shall be to develop and maintain a delivery system of services, which shall adequately provide for the student services of the youth of the Barrington School District. This system shall include appropriate pre-school, elementary, middle school, and high school programs as well as extended programs, which may be appropriate, and in the educational interests of the students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Responsible for leadership and creativity in the development and maintenance of the following program areas: ESOL services
Home Education instruction
Home tutoring
Section of 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Special Education
Speech and Hearing services
Keeps abreast of research findings and current trends and makes such information available to the staff, School Board, and public as appropriate
Remains well-informed about existing services, programs, and activities external to the system which may be utilized efficiently and effectively to meet student needs
Serves as a member of the Administrative Team
STUDENT PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION Provides for School District compliance with federal and state laws and regulations relative to program services
Provides leadership and coordination for the placement of students in out-of-district placements as appropriate
Works with the District's high school(s) of record AND HIGH SCHOOL OF CHOICE special education staff to provide for appropriate programming for high school students with special needs
Serves as an advocate for children, promoting new programs and service(s), which will address unmet needs
Serves as a liaison between the Barrington School District and the three high schools, that serve Barrington students.
Represents the interests of the Barrington School District in courts of law when required in actions involving Barrington students
STAFF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION Provides leadership in coordinating the efforts of the staff in identifying and providing appropriate programming for children with special educational needs and works to promote a high level of professional cooperation and teamwork among the staff
Evaluates the performance of all evaluation teams and develops strategies for efficient and effective team functioning
Provides for the organization of evaluation teams and develops strategies for efficient and effective team functioning
Serve as a member of evaluation teams as local educational agency representative when extended year programs and out-of-district placements are being considered and other cases deemed appropriate
SCHOOL/PARENT/COMMUNITY RELATIONS Participates in School Board meetings and other public meetings when requested
Supports, promotes, and coordinates parent and community involvement in student services and other programs when appropriate
Works cooperatively with other local and regional agencies, which may have an interest in and/or may provide services to address the special needs of children of the School District
Prepares annual reports of student services programs, achievements, and needs as necessary
Apprises the staff, School Board, parents, and public of special needs programs, achievements and needs, and acts in a public relations capacity as is necessary and appropriate
Responds to transportation concerns in conjunction with the operations manager brought forth by parents, the transportation contractor, and/or Building Principals in a timely manner
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Job Tags
Part time, For contractors, Local area, Remote work