<p>Our Vision Evergreen Elementary School District, in partnership with the community, will be a place where teachers, staff and students are partners in developing each student's unique potential. Our Mission Evergreen Elementary School District, in partnership with the community, provides all responsibility and a commitment to academic and civic excellence.</p> <p>COORDINATOR-SPECIAL EDUCATION</p> <p>GENERAL DESCRIPTION:</p> <p>Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, coordinate and direct Special Education Services; formulate programs and policies; supervise professional and management staff directly; direct budget preparation and administration; interpret federal and State laws and regulations.</p> <p>SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Plan, organize, coordinate and direct the programs, projects, activities, services and operations of the Special Education function; assure proper staffing and allocate personnel and resources to optimize departmental efficiency and effectiveness. </li><li>Hire, train, prioritize and assign work and supervise professional, management, technical and clerical staff; evaluate the performance of assigned staff; recommend promotions, transfers, reassignments, terminations and disciplinary actions.    </li><li>Provide overall direction and technical expertise, information and assistance to management, students, parents, specialists, outside agencies and other clients regarding Special Education matters including the Preschool program; advise the administrators of unusual trends.   </li><li>Assist in the development, monitoring, and control of the department's annual budget  </li><li>Manage and direct facilities usage; develop facilities plans and allocate space to programs in accordance with program guidelines; drive to sites periodically to review programs and space allocations.   </li><li>Assure program compliance with federal and State laws and regulations.   </li><li>Negotiate and monitor transportation services contracts for students with disabilities.  </li><li>Evaluate student referrals, assign referrals to school sites and assure timely placement into programs.   </li><li>Direct and participate in the formulation and implementation of Special Education Department policies, procedures and projects; plan, organize and implement short- and long-term programs and activities designed to develop and promote operations and services.   </li><li>Provide for the proper maintenance of accurate and complete student records and prepare required federal, State and SELPA pupil counts and other required reports.   </li><li>Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of other narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to Special Education programs and services.   </li><li>Manage the coordination of agreements with other districts and agencies working with the Special Education programs.    </li><li>Represent the Department at meetings and other activities; develop and deliver oral and written reports, recommendations and other presentations to committees, agencies, boards and others. </li><li>Communicate with administrators and school district personnel to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information. </li><li>Prepare and deliver oral presentations. </li><li>Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative, statistical and financial reports and files. </li><li>Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Valid administrative services credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and one or more of the following credentials: any teaching credential, school psychology credential, speech and language specialist credential. </li><li>A minimum of three (3) years professional experience in one or more of the following roles: Teacher, psychologist, speech therapist, pupil personnel services worker, and school administrator. </li><li>Possession and maintenance of a valid California motor vehicle operator’s license. </li><li>Advanced degree Preferred: Masters or Doctorate </li></ul> <p>Management Salary Schedule</p> <p>Work Year:  210 days</p> <p>   </p> <p>Required:1. Administrative Services credential2. Any credential that qualifies the candidate to teach special education and/or provide special education services</p> <p>Required:1. Letter of Introduction - please include explanation of any gaps in resume2. Current resume3. Three (3) Letters of Reference dated no later than one year maximum, include current employer4. Transcripts from all degrees earned</p>