Special Education Coordinator

Special Education Director School Administrative Unit 74 District Office - Barrington, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in School Administrative Unit 74 Job Details Job ID: 5847373 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026 Job Description The Barrington School District is seeking a Special Education Director. Potential for remote and/or part timeworkingarangements.

GOAL:

The Special EducationDirector primary responsibility shall be to develop and maintain a delivery system of services, which shall adequately provide for the student services of the youth of the Barrington School District. This system shall include appropriate pre-school, elementary, middle school, and high school programs as well as extended programs, which may be appropriate, and in the educational interests of the students. Essential Functions

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

Responsible for leadership and creativity in the development and maintenance of the following program areas: ESOL services Home Education instruction Home tutoring Section of 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Special Education Speech and Hearing services Keeps abreast of research findings and current trends and makes such information available to the staff, School Board, and public as appropriate Remains well-informed about existing services, programs, and activities external to the system which may be utilized efficiently and effectively to meet student needs Serves as a member of the Administrative Team

STUDENT PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

Provides for School District compliance with federal and state laws and regulations relative to program services Provides leadership and coordination for the placement of students in out-of-district placements as appropriate Works with the District’s high school(s) of record AND HIGH SCHOOL OF CHOICE special education staff to provide for appropriate programming for high school students with special needs Serves as an advocate for children, promoting new programs and service(s), which will address unmet needs Serves as a liaison between the Barrington School District and the three high schools,that serve Barrington students. Represents the interests of the Barrington School District in courts of law when required in actions involving Barrington students

STAFF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

Provides leadership in coordinating the efforts of the staff in identifying and providing appropriate programming for children with special educational needs and works to promote a high level of professional cooperation and teamwork among the staff Evaluates the performance of all evaluation teams and develops strategies for efficient and effective team functioning Provides for the organization of evaluation teams and develops strategies for efficient and effective team functioning Serve as a member of evaluation teams as local educational agency representative when extended year programs and out-of-district placements are being considered and other cases deemed appropriate

SCHOOL/PARENT/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Participates in School Board meetings and other public meetings when requested Supports, promotes, and coordinates parent and community involvement instudent services and other programs when appropriate Works cooperatively with other local and regional agencies, which may have an interest in and/or may provide services to address the special needs of children of the School District Prepares annual reports of student services programs, achievements, and needs as necessary Apprises the staff, School Board, parents, and public of special needs programs, achievements and needs, and acts in a public relations capacity as is necessary and appropriate Responds to transportation concerns in conjunction with the operations manager brought forth by parents, the transportation contractor, and/or Building Principals in a timely manner Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Administration > Special Education Director Job Requirements Master degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Brigid Connelly 572 Calef Highway Barrington, New Hampshire 03825-5620 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education