Coordinator-Deaf Ed

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To assist in the development and management of the special education program by giving direct leadership in a specific area of study.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• Master’s Degree with Texas certification
• Deaf Education Certification
• TASC Certification

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Federal and State Special Education rules and regulations.
• General understanding of effective instructional techniques and strategies as they relate to identified disabling conditions.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the MISD policies and procedures.
• Highly effective organizational and consensus-building skills.

EXPERIENCE:

• Successful teaching experience in general education or special education.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
 

• Mediate concerns from parents regarding provisions of special education services, placement, etc.
• Manage the budget for the Regional Day School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Plan monthly meetings with RDSPD districts
• Assist in pupil placement in appropriate special education services and in the arrangement of transportation services.
• Assist principals, educational diagnosticians, and teachers with the identification, diagnosis, evaluation, and referral of pupils in the coordinator’s specific area of responsibility.
• Aid in assessing the instructional program and in formulating plans for improvement.
• Participate in ARD meetings as needed.
• Assist teachers in the evaluation and selection of instructional methods, materials, and new textbooks.
• Secure consultant services as authorized.
• Provide input for revision of various forms, planning, documents, and other innovative processes.
• Assist teachers in adjusting the curriculum to meet the needs of individual special needs students.
• Assist with reports to state and federal agencies.
• Conduct individual conferences, informal discussions and committees.
• Direct the planning and preparation of resource guides, handbooks, etc.
• Assist with orientation of new teachers.
• Assist with plans to initiate and direct professional learning for special education staff.
• Organize/assist in administering the specific programs required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Paraprofessionals, secretaries, DHH teachers, DHH Diagnosticians, ASL Interpreters, and other personnel as assigned by the Executive Director or Director of Special Education.
• Programs as assigned by the Executive Director or Director of Special Education.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:

• Communicating clearly and concisely.
• Reading, analyzing and interpreting IDEA Rules and Regulations and court cases regarding special education.
• Writing reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Presenting information to administrators and campus staff.
• Making multiple decisions regarding students’ educational, physical and emotional well-being.
• Maintaining emotional control under stress and displaying a positive and caring attitude.

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• District travel.
• Lifting, carrying, and delivering various weights of materials.
• Meeting deadlines with severe time constraints.
• Working extended work hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.