Coordinator of Specialized Programs (SBO)

Job Description
Summary
The Specialized Programs Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, training, and support of our specialized programs designed to address the needs of students with significant disabilities who are educated within and/or outside of the general education classroom. The Coordinator will advise school and special education leadership about special education programs to ensure that the needs of all students are being met. They will focus on helping children with disabilities maximize their learning in an inclusive setting and developing innovative new school programs aimed at the implementation of specialized supports. The Coordinator shall ensure the quality and integrity of all aspects of the programs.

Essential Duties

Collaborate with staff members and teachers from various departments to plan short- or long-term special services for children with significant needs, using strong decision-making, public relations, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Coordinate the adaptive curriculum, provide training for teaching staff, monitor student progress, and implement new programs to address the needs of students and staff.

Oversee the implementation of the Virginia Alternative Assessment Program, including staff training.

Establish and maintain communication with parents of students in the program.

Support the planning and implementation of special education initiatives, integrating new developments, research findings, and best practices into ongoing programs and new initiatives.

Collaborate with VCU ACE regarding training updates for staff supporting students with significant needs.

Coordinate the coaching of teachers of students with autism, significant needs, and/or functional academic needs in the implementation of evidence-based practices in their classrooms. Develop a system of support for special and general education teachers in using these practices.

Qualifications

Postgraduate Professional Certificate.

Minimum of three years’ experience teaching in special education.

Supervisory experience preferred, but not required.

Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, practices, procedures, programs, regulations, and policies of special education. Candidates must be knowledgeable of best practice in autism, VAAP testing, teaching methodology, behavior management of students with disabilities, and the general education curriculum for students, ages 2-21.

Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships within the school and community.

Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and representatives of other agencies. Must demonstrate effective teamwork in determining appropriate services for children through eligibility meetings, triennials, and IEPs.

Ability to assist special education teachers in the implementation of technology in the educational environment.

Special Requirements
Candidates must demonstrate qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with pupils, teachers, and parents. They must be able to organize and present workshops on various topics related to the provision of special education and specialized services for specialized programs instructional staff, and should be skilled in the use of word processing, database, and presentation software. Knowledge of special education laws and regulations is required.

Physical Demands / Requirements
Duties are typically performed in school settings including offices, conference centers, and classrooms. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 20 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment and materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds. Other limited physical activities are required. Frequent operation of a vehicle and office equipment is required. Regular and frequent contact is made at all organizational levels for the purpose of developing and achieving organizational goals and missions. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work. Regular contact with students with special needs is a requirement. Contact with building administrators, staff members, and parents is required. Frequent contact with parents and staff by phone and in person may be necessary.

Pay Rate
The salary range is $92,644-$152,559.

Contract
Full time / 12 months / 245 days.

Start Date
This position is effective for the 2026-2027 school year.

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