FTE 1.0 *This is a three year position (2020-2023)
Position Description:
The Special Education Coordinator provides leadership in planning, implementing, coordinating, Special Education programming across the school in alignment with the District. The Special Education Coordinator promotes inclusionary practices that foster the understanding of Special Education laws, rules, and regulations for students, families, and adults. The Special Education Coordinator supports Special Education teachers and paraprofessionals in all aspects of the implementation of the special education process preschool through age 21. The Special Education Coordinator also supports administrators, teachers, guidance counselors and other professional support staff in meeting the needs of students in need of services.
Qualifications:
Special Education Licensure, Related Services Provider License (OT, PT, etc.) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst Licensure required for working with students in Federal Setting 1-3.
Multiple licensure preferred.
Ability to design and implement specially designed instruction tailored to meet the unique needs of students requiring special education services.
Experience and willingness to work on general education teams and provide collaborative special education services with general education teachers is required.
Ability to collaborate with paraprofessionals and to effectively direct the work delegated to them. .
Experience with evaluation and eligibility determination for special education services preferred.
Application Procedure:
Apply on line at www.wayzataschools.org/apply
Internal Applicants must complete the Internal Application
Selection Procedure:
This is a round 2 position and is open to current employees and outside candidates-position will remain open until filled regardless of closing date