Job Title
Exceptional Education Coordinator - Elementary
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name
HCPS - Exceptional Education
About Us
Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Skyline Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.
Our Mission:
Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.
General Statement of Duties
Provides technical assistance and support with programmatic and individual educational planning and to multidisciplinary teams. Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations for individuals with disabilities
Essential Duties
- Facilitates and assists with curriculum development using appropriate research-based teaching methodology.
- Actively participates with multidisciplinary teams in the development of programmatic and individual educational plans.
- Attends eligibility and IEP meetings as requested.
- Conducts regular site visits, observes classrooms and provides targeted consultation and support.
- Collaborates with educational specialists in the coordination of staff development for instructional personnel.
- Coordinates with principals, teachers, parents and support staff regarding the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEP) based on data and data driven decisions, accommodations to the standardized testing program, and Functional Behavior Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Serves as a secondary tier of support to parents and service providers.
- Provides technical assistance in the provision of specialized instruction for students with disabilities.
- Interacts with assigned interagency personnel, professional groups, community groups, advisory committees and the staff of the Parent Resource Center.
- Assists in the preparation of the budget and special reports.
- Assists in the coordination of services for individual students including but not limited to pupil transportation and assignment of instructional personnel.
- Assists in the development of plans for behavior management, homebound instruction and transition.
- Provides supervision to non-instructional personnel as needed.
- Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Regular attendance is required.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have extensive knowledge of educational strategies, research-based methodology and current issues in the field of special education. Must have a working understanding of team consultation and how to build team consensus based on student needs and team concerns, be able effectively participate as part of a multidisciplinary team, and be up to date on all regulatory special education processes.
Must hold a valid Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Special Education and have a minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience in special education. Master’s degree in special education or related field preferred.
Additional Information
The minimum salary for this 260-day position is $69,536 with a bachelor’s degree or $72,875 with a master’s. The annual salary will be prorated based upon the work begin date.
How To Apply
To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include:
- Resume
- Copy of your VA or out-of-state teaching license, or
- Official or unofficial transcripts
If you are unable to upload the documents, you may mail, fax, or hand-deliver the requested documents to:
Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn: Human Resources
Henrico, VA 23223
The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.
EOE/Accommodations Upon Request
Minimum Salary
65792
Maximum Salary
Currency
USD
Main Organization
Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home