Program Coordinator - PES @ Muscogee County Schools

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POSITION TITLE

Program Coordinator – Program for Exceptional Students

FLSA

Exempt

SALARY

Teacher Salary Schedule

WORK DAYS

220

LOCATION

Muscogee County Public Education Center (MCPEC)

REPORTS TO

Executive Director – Program for Exceptional Students and Regional Chief Officer – Pre-K to 12 Education

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The job of Program Coordinator – Program for Exceptional Students is done for the purpose(s) of addressing the duties and responsibilities that a large exceptional student population creates within a region of schools. The role of the Program Coordinator – Program for Exceptional Students is to be an educational leader and advocate for IDEA compliance and exceptional students within the school/region setting. He/she will actively support the assigned schools to ensure that a strong commitment to improving academic, behavioral, and social achievement of exceptional students is evident.

The Program Coordinator – Program for Exceptional Students collaborates with appropriate individuals at the assigned schools and leads/supports the Program Specialists within the region so that the educational needs of exceptional students are appropriately addressed and in compliance with district/division procedures as well as applicable federal and state laws.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Educational Level:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution is required.

• 2. Certification/License:

Georgia certification in Exceptional Student

Education; Valid driver's license.

• 3. Experience:

Three years of successful teaching experience in the area of Exceptional Student Education.

• 4. Physical Activities:

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

• 5. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Excellent written and oral communication skills; Organizational skills, Basic Math

Essential Functions

• Manager, and/or school principal for possible legal concerns or teacher support for the purpose of improved functioning and ensuring program eligibility and compliance with established guidelines.
• Advises parents, regular, and teachers of exceptional students in proper programming of exceptional students for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining support services and programs, improving compliance, understanding, and implementation of programs.
• Assists parents and school staff in problem solving and acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills to support the development and implementation of their child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the purpose of legal compliance.
• Assists IEP and exceptional student teams at assigned schools and Program Specialists in the development and implementation of the data driven student IEP to include but not limited to the FBA and behavior plan for the purpose of ensuring appropriate services are provided.
• Assists assigned schools and monitors Program Specialists in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students.
• Participates in student meetings for Tier 3, SST, 504, and manifestation meetings as needed at assigned schools for the purpose of determining appropriate action, writing plans, and identifying appropriate instructional approach for exceptional students.
• Supports Program Specialists in region by reviewing upcoming meetings for students for Exceptional Students, Tier 3, SST, 504, and manifestation as needed at assigned schools for the purpose of determining appropriate action, writing plans, and identifying appropriate instructional approach for exceptional students.
• Assists and monitors division and area teams, administration, licensed and support staff in assigned schools/programs with the effective implementation of federal, state, and local mandates, policies, procedures and philosophy for the purpose of legal compliance.
• Participates with school and Program Manager or Leadership Team in developing procedures and training materials for students with challenging academic and/or behavioral concerns for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines.
• Assists staff with information on scientifically-based instruction, positive behavioral supports, and other effective classroom management techniques for the purpose of ensuring highly qualified staff are maintained.
• Assists teachers in long- and short-range planning and scheduling for the purpose of ensuring highly qualified staff and legal compliance are maintained.
• Assists Lead Teacher at assigned schools and monitors Program Specialists in region with ensuring exceptional students are receiving a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment for the purpose of legal compliance.
• Effectively communicates division procedures and best practices to site administration and staff through regular staff meetings and region trainings for the purpose of providing services within established guidelines and in compliance with related requirements.
• Observes specific students/classrooms and makes recommendations by supporting, mentoring and modeling best practice academic and behavioral strategies and techniques for the purpose of engaging students and differentiating instruction to meet a wide variety of learning styles and adaptive needs.
• Informs the Principal and requests assistance, if needed, from the appropriate Program Manager for teacher and other personnel effectiveness and program development for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
• Assists Lead Teacher at assigned schools and monitors Program Specialists in region with maintaining confidentiality and organization of records through observable procedures consistent with division and site directives for the purpose of legal compliance.
• Researches, plans and coordinates in-service training programs for administrators, parents, teachers of exceptional students, etc. in understanding exceptional students for the purpose of improving compliance, understanding, and implementation of programs.
• Assists Lead Teacher at assigned schools and monitors Program Specialists in region by monitoring, on a quarterly scheduled basis, confidential folders and IEPs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance for the purpose of ensuring consistent and effective implementation of system-wide student service programs.
• Assists and attends Program Specialists mandatory trainings and area PES meetings and trainings for the purpose of remaining knowledgeable with current regulations, policies, procedures, and district initiatives.
• Attends and participates in all PES Leadership meetings.
• Collaborates with district PBIS Coordinator for the purpose of supporting region pilot PBIS schools.
• Assists Lead Teacher at assigned schools and monitors Program Specialists in region with collecting, submitting and monitoring behavioral and attendance data for SST, 504, and all exceptional students for the purpose of legal compliance. Specifically, but not limited to: monthly OSS and ISS reports for elementary and reviews middle and high school report with Program Specialists for the purpose of legal compliance.
• Assists Lead Teacher at assigned schools and monitors Program Specialists in region with compiling district and state forms and numbers for assigned schools with monitoring caseloads, FTE, CPI, personnel, child count and summer school, etc. for the purpose of meeting budgetary, staffing, and all state and federal reporting guidelines.
• Assists Lead Teacher at assigned schools and monitors Program Specialists in region with compiling a school wide calendar and participates as needed in exceptional student plans, SST, 504, manifestations, and IEP staffings and annual reviews and facilitates documentation for student records for the purpose of legal compliance.
• Assists Lead Teacher at assigned schools and monitors Program Specialists in region with monitoring school IEP timelines and compliance and communicates with staff, Principal and Program Manager for the purpose of legal compliance.
• Assists Lead Teacher at assigned schools and monitors Program Specialists in region in creating School Behavior/Discipline Notebook for the purpose of providing an effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors.
• Effectively uses and assists building staff to use the division's electronic IEP and Student Information System for the purpose of ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Assists Elementary Lead Teachers and monitors Region Program Specialists in reviewing Student Information System for accuracy of data for all district, state and federal reporting for the purpose of legal compliance.
• Assists Elementary Lead Teachers and Region Program Specialists in reviewing transferring student IEPs and making assignments if services are available. Communicates with appropriate Program Manager concerning specialized assignments for the purpose of ensuring consistent and effective implementation of system-wide instructional and student service programs.
• Assists Lead Teacher at assigned schools and monitors Program Specialists in region with communication regarding transportation requirements to each district Transportation Coordinator for the purpose of ensuring student safety and communicating effectively across the district.
• Works professionally with administrators, staff, parents, and community for the purpose of ensuring program effectiveness and progress toward stated goals.
• Provides on-going communication with district and cooperative personnel as well as with parents by responding with notification of receipt to emails, phone messages and contacts within 24 hours of receipt and responding with answers, information or additional questions as quickly as possible for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Schedules times in each assigned school/program for the purpose of meeting the individual needs of the school-based team and remains flexible to cover additional specific needs.
• Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met. It is the responsibility of the professional to align coverage for duties and responsibilities when absent.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.