Glendale Elementary School District #40

Glendale, Arizona, United States

Coordinator for Special Services

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

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Coordinator for Special Services

Job Description

Glendale Elementary School District

Purpose Statement

Coordinator for Special Services

The job of Coordinator for Special Services is done for the purpose/s of coordinating the district Special Education program and services, providing information and serving as a resource to others; achieving defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines.

Other Functions

Assists with recruiting, selecting and hiring employees for the purpose of filling openings with qualified personnel.

Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. building principals, other administrators, parents, community members, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.

Communicates with parents, district personnel and others for the purpose of building rapport and positive interpersonnal relationships between all parties in support of the assigned program.

Coordinates program components, support needs and materials for the purpose of delivering services which conform to established guidelines.

Facilitates meetings, workshops, trainings, etc. for the purpose of providing professional development opportunities for teachers, principals, and faculty in areas related to the Special Education services provided by the district.

Monitors budget allocations, expenditures for grant and fund balances for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed in accordance with district policies and guidelines.

Orders textbooks, materials and resources for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.

Participates in meetings (e.g. in-service trainings, workshops, seminars, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information regarding a wide variety of subjects addressing school improvement and instructional practices.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the District.

Provides support to teachers and new staff members (e.g. support plans, in-service meetings, teaching techniques, etc.) for the purpose of improving teacher performance in working with students in the Special Education program.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using a variety of software applications; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Coordinator for Special Services

KNOWLEDGE is required to review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; concepts of grammar, spelling and punctuation; personnel processes; financial and budget policies; program planning and development; methods of instruction and training; and content area concepts in Special Education.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups and individuals; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve District goals; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. Continual review of program to ensure effective practices.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 70% sitting, 15% walking, and 15% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience:

Education:

Equivalency:

Job related experience within a specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Masters degree in job-related area.

Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses AZ Principal Certificate

Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card,

Measles/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination, Valid form of I-9

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Exempt Coordinator
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