<p>Position Title: Special Education Coordinator (Grades 3-5)</p> <p>Location: Enfield Public Schools, Enfield, CT</p> <p>Reports To: Director of Pupil Services</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>The Special Education Coordinator for Grades 3-5 provides leadership and oversight for special education programming, ensuring compliance with IDEA and Connecticut state regulations. This role supports inclusive practices, data-driven instruction, and collaborative problem-solving to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities.</p> <ul> <li>Administrators' Collective Bargaining Agreement is accessible HERE. </li><li>Twelve-month position </li></ul> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Ensure compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and Connecticut special education regulations. </li><li>Coordinate and facilitate Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings, ensuring timely evaluations, IEP development, and service delivery. </li><li>Implement evidence-based instructional practices and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). </li><li>Support the use of universal design for learning (UDL) and assistive technology to promote access to the general curriculum. </li><li>Monitor student progress using data-based decision-making and adjust programming accordingly. </li><li>Provide professional development and coaching to staff on inclusive practices, behavior supports, and legal compliance. </li><li>Collaborate with families, general education staff, and community agencies to support student success. </li><li>Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with CSDE guidance and IDEA mandates. </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>CT Certification:</p> </li><li> <p>Intermediate Administrator or Supervisor (#092) (required)</p> </li><li> <p>Comprehensive Special Education, PreK-12 (#165)</p> </li><li> <p>Special education teaching experience.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and Connecticut special education law and procedures.</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with IEP development software and CT-SEDS (Connecticut Special Education Data System). </li><li>Familiarity with CSDE's Special Education Procedures and Practices Manual. </li><li>Knowledge of transition planning, functional behavior assessments (FBA), and positive behavior intervention supports (PBIS). </li><li>Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills. </li><li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. </li></ul>