Special Education Coordinating Teacher

COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Job Description Special Education Coordinating Teacher Responsible to: Director of Special Education, Principal Qualifications Valid TN Teacher's License with appropriate endorsements Highly Qualified status, as applicable, in areas of assigned instruction Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills Competent technological skills Essential Responsibilities Schedule referral meetings with appropriate personnel Meet with School Psychologist to review assessment plan set forth at the referral meeting Schedule and conduct achievement testing and classroom observations in accordance with IDEA State and Federal Regulations and District Protocol as set forth through the referral or re‑evaluation process Complete the referral / re‑evaluation packet and return to School Psychologist within the given timeline (no longer than 15 school days) Manage accurate documents in EASYIEP for pre‑referral, referral, eligibility, and IEPs for students with disabilities Maintain accurate special education students' files as required for Comprehensive Monitoring Schedule parent conferences/IEP meetings as directed by the system and as needed in particular cases; if necessary, these conferences may be outside the school day as directed by student/parent/guardian needs Schedule annual IEP meetings, behavioral, transitional, manifestation and re‑evaluation meetings, ensuring all required parties are notified and required protocols follow the State and Federal guidelines under IDEA Consult with other professionals to address learning or behavioral issues with specific students Distribute required forms, checklists, releases of information, and meeting notices Communicate with parents/guardians regularly through verbal and written form Report to the appropriate local/state authorities, administrative and/or consultative personnel when knowledgeable or suspicious that a child's health or welfare has been or appears to be at risk Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, material and facilities Participate in school‑level faculty meetings, system professional development and in‑service meetings, staff committee meetings, and other workshops for teacher training Follow lesson plans given when substituting for the special education personnel while they participate in initial, annual, transitional and re‑evaluation meetings Participate and assist with compliance monitoring Report compliance issues promptly to Principal/Special Education Director Participate in Child Find activities Serve as a resource for general education teachers in helping them understand students with disabilities and how to meet students' special needs within the typical classroom General Requirements Follow Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities Conduct oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest standards of public education and in support of the District's Vision/Mission Statements Maintain ethical standards, which include professionalism and protection of confidential student and staff information Stay alert to best practices in the area of Special Education and stay abreast of legal updates Other responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assigned

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