Special Services Coordinator

• Serve as a case manager to Special Education students.
• Provide direct services as needed to students with disabilities including obtaining present levels/baselines.
• Follow up with mentors (teachers) to confirm that IEP attendance, reports, and services are being completed.
• Complete and communicate quarterly progress to families receiving Special Services through an IEP.
• Schedule IEP conferences, and other online meetings, and follow up with attendees.
• Ensure all documents are in order prior to IEP meeting (psych report, reports/goals, GE/Parent progress), including sending necessary documents to parents/guardians.
• Complete academic testing for initial and tri-annual evaluations and develop associated reports and IEPs.
• Stay current with all state and federal special education regulations (this may require attendance at state and local training/information meetings).
• Become very familiar with the IEP Plan for each student assigned to caseload.
• Work with each student in each of the identified areas of need and teach students to become more effective learners.
• Document details of each lesson and document data that supports progress or lack of progress after each lesson.
• Collaborate with each of the student's classroom mentors (teachers) and through this partnership, share skills, training, and perspectives to create an educational setting that benefits all students.
• Using current school challenges as a springboard, help students develop the habits that allow them to succeed in school and beyond.
• Provide students with academic support in all areas, including time management, test preparation, note-taking, and reading strategies.
• Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned by the Director of Special Services.
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by the mentor, therapist, or pathologist.
• Implement scientifically-based intervention programs.
• Ensure that parent/guardian and student communication is clearly documented, to include being available for Special Education families on an as-needed basis via phone and online.
• Monitor student grades and intervene when appropriate.
• Attend regular meetings, including synchros, Professional Development meetings, and Student Success Huddles.
• Support monthly student activities and school activities as needed.

Requirements:

• Education: BS/BA degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university is required.
• Must have a Nevada Special Education license.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Google G-Suite.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage a variety of projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize the sensitive nature of issues and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to interpret and accurately apply written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently and meet predetermined deadlines.
• Ability to relate to individuals from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to pass a criminal history and background check in accordance with NRS 388A.515.

The Special Services Coordinator is responsible for building motivation and self-confidence in students who are identified as having a disability while equipping them with strategies and tools to manage their school workload. In coordination with the Director of Special Services, he/she initiates and maintains intervention services once a need is identified. He/she supports the instructional program for students with disabilities by providing academic, behavioral, and social intervention services. He/she also provides students and parents academic support as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,545.00 - $59,159.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Nevada Special Education License (Required)

Work Location: Remote