Full Job Description: Special Education Program Coordinator

Grade: Educational Grade 5 | EG-5

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

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Position Summary: The Special Education Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the design, implementation, and evaluation of special education programs across the district. Working directly with the Special Education Supervisor of Programs, this role ensures that all services align with state and federal mandates, district priorities, and the diverse needs of students with disabilities. The Program Coordinator promotes inclusive practices, assists in Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) decisions, supports program development for centralized services, and provides professional development for educators to enhance instructional effectiveness. This position plays a vital role in fostering collaboration, improving student outcomes, and ensuring access to high-quality educational opportunities.

Key Functions:

• Coordinate the design, implementation, and evaluation of special education programs across the district

• Ensure special education services comply with IDEA and applicable state and federal mandates

• Support Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) decisions and inclusive instructional practices

• Develop and deliver professional development that strengthens specialized instruction

• Analyze program data to evaluate effectiveness and inform program decisions

• Serve as a liaison among educators, families, and community stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Master’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Three (3) years successful experience in special education, program coordination, or related fields

• Proven experience in data analysis and program evaluation

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Oklahoma teaching certificate in special education

• Administrator certificate preferred

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of federal and state special education regulations

• Strong understanding of special education practices, compliance, and instructional methods

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite• Proficiency in data analysis and technology tools for program monitoring and reporting

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and foster an inclusive environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging multiple stakeholders

• Open to change and applies critical thinking while developing solutions based on new guidelines, methods, technologies, and techniques

• Ability to manage both up and down and create buy-in with people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives for new ideas and approaches

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

About Our District: At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.