Special Education Coordinators

LOCATIONS:

BRAYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1)

COLEGROVE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1)

DRURY HIGH SCHOOL (2)

SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR-AUTISM SPECIALIST(DISTRICT)(1)

Description:
This is an annual internal posting for current NAPS faculty members. The following position is stipended per the NATA contract and is for the school year only.

Job Goal:        To coordinate the various special education services and functions mandated for students in the North Adams Public Schools.

Supervision:   Reports to the Principal and district Director of Student Support Services.

Performance Responsibilities:

1.     Prepare individual educational plans (IEPs).

2.     Chair team meetings.

3.     Assist with the supervision and evaluation of special education staff, including special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and teaching assistants as directed by the principal and/or director of student support services.

4.     Make necessary home visits.

5.     Supervise residential placements.

6.     Coordinate speech pathology therapy.

7.     Coordinate physical and occupational therapy programs.

8.     Coordinate and monitor the delivery of services to students on individual educational plans.

9.     Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and school leaders regarding special education services and support.

10.  Supervise kindergarten and preschool screening as applicable.

11.  Coordinate diagnostic testing.

12.  Communicate with families regarding special education services.

13.  Plan and implement professional development on topics related to special education.

14.  Serve as liaison to outside service agencies and community partners.

15.  Prepare reports as required.

16.  Maintain all pertinent files.

17.  Performs other duties as directed by the Principal or Director of Student Support Services

 
The Committee's policy of nondiscrimination will extend to students, staff, the general public, and individuals with whom it does business; No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to a public school of any town or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of such public school on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

Requirements
Required:        Master’s degree. Massachusetts special education certification.

Preferred:         Five years teaching experience. Experience with testing.

Physical Requirements:                 The position requires a moderate amount of walking, standing, sitting and climbing stairs and step stool whenever necessary.  Activities also include moderate physical exertion in body movement such as reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, pushing, and pulling of objects.  The position requires lifting objects of 20 pounds on a frequent basis, and over 20 pounds occasionally.  There is a frequent requirement of fine manipulation associated with the required use of a computer, typewriter, keyboard, calculator, and other business machines. 

Environmental Conditions:           The occupant is required to work indoors.  The regular chemical solvents are toners, inks, and cleaning fluids.

Posted until filled

Anticipated Start Date:
The week of August 26, 2024.

Salary
Stipend per the NATA contract

Contact
Charlene Volff
Phone: 413-776-1458
Fax: 413-776-1685
cvolff@napsk12.org
10 Main Street, Second Floor, North Adams, MA 01247