Position Type:
Student Support Services/Special Education Program Coordinator

Date Posted:
3/20/2023

Location:
CR Countywide Programs

Closing Date:
Until Filled


Full-time Program Coordinator for the Caesar Rodney Countywide Programs for the 2023-2024 school year to provide support in developing and sustaining high levels of student achievement, teacher quality, and parent engagement opportunities to foster a positive school learning environment for all students, teachers and parents. (10 month position)

Individuals who are eligible or possess Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification are encouraged to apply. Candidates must apply online. Applicant must meet State of Delaware certification requirements for Special Education. Successful candidates must provide evidence of successful PRAXIS II scores or a valid out of state teaching license.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a minimum of 5 years teaching experience, preferably in special education.
• Possess or be eligible for Delaware teaching certification (Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Grades K-12), Teacher of Students with Autism or Students with Severe Intellectual Disabilities certifications preferred)
• Must possess strong communication, organization, interpersonal and leadership skills.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Schedule IEP annual, evaluation, and parent/administration requested IEP Team meetings.
2. Serve as an administrator/designee to conduct IEP meetings as well as other duties as assigned by Administration.
3. Ensuring IEP compliance with dates, scheduling/timelines, funding needs, Indicator 13 as well as best practices for IEP development.
4. Coordinating and support the scheduling of all special services listed on student IEPs.
5. Support for teachers across content areas (curriculum, instruction, data collection and classroom environment).
6. Facilitate parent involvement/family engagement activities at the Countywide Programs.
7. Collaborate with the Administrative team to design and lead professional development sessions for staff.
8. Serve as a resource person to assist in supporting district initiatives as it pertains to the Countywide Programs.
9. Collaborate with other building case managers and district level staff to ensure vertical articulation of best practices in special education.
10. Support administration in processing referrals, intake meetings, and providing historical information for new students.
11. Attend in and out of district IEP Team meetings as a CRCWP representative.
12. Other duties as assigned.

SALARY : In accordance with the State of Delaware and local salary schedules, based on experience and degree. Benefits package included.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Individuals must provide official transcripts, if applicable, updated resume, and three (3) letters of recommendation.
• All persons employed by the Caesar Rodney School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Caesar Rodney School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

The Caesar Rodney School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, gender, religion, national origin, veteran or marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or genetic information in accordance with state or federal laws. Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Officers: Paul L. Dunbar Administration Building, 7 Front Street, Wyoming, DE 19934. Phone (302) 698-4800.