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Student Support Coordinator

TITLE: Student Support Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Maine Department of Education certification in one of the following:
    • 282 Teacher of Children with Disabilities
    • 079 Special Education Consultant
    • 035 Assistant Administrator of Special Education
    • 030 Administrator of Special Education
  • Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services

JOB GOAL: The Student Support Coordinator will work as a colleague with special and regular education teachers to support student learning. This person will ensure that all special education services are being delivered and provide support for personnel in the implementation of accommodations and modifications as appropriate. This position will act as a liaison between our three schools in order to align a K-12 approach to curriculum, culture, and support for all students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership

  • In conjunction with building administrators, facilitate special education team meetings
  • Provide instructional guidance and team leadership within the school setting
  • Initiate, prepare, and facilitate various forms of staff development activities to address personnel readiness and skill development
  • Assist teachers in examining teaching practices in order to effectively meet the needs of all students and assist with classroom/RTI interventions prior to a referral to special education
  • Support supervision and evaluation of all special education Ed Techs
  • Support classroom teacher with implementation of supplemental aids and services
  • Facilitate Student Support Team meeting across three buildings
  • Sit on other committees that the Director and Principal deem necessary

Programmatic

  • Facilitate the necessary communications and programmatic linkages with adult education (7-12 position), alternative education, vocational education, preschool programs (K-6 position), special education, and regular education personnel to address programming needs
  • Assist in the development and coordination of RTI services
  • Develop and utilize a transition process
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