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Coordinator of Special Education

@ Dutchess County BOCES
United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Oversee budgets, Coordinate meetings, Track performance
Requirements Summary:Leadership role requiring NYS School Building Leader or School District Leader certification; 12-month, tenure-track district-level administration; budgets; special education background encouraged.
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    Coordinator of Special Education JobID: 2357
  • Position Type:
      Administration/COOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

  • Date Posted:
      7/14/2025

  • Location:
      Various

  • Closing Date:
      11/12/2025

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    COORDINATOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
     
    TERMS OF
    EMPLOYMENT: 
    • Full-time, 12-month, tenure track, district-level administrative assignment.
    • Competitive salary; negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
    • Full complement of health benefits
    REPORTS TO:               Director of Alternative and Special Education
    POSITION OBJECTIVE:   Provide leadership and oversight for student programs and success in all locations including Salt Pint Center, Resilience Academy, CTI, and In-District programs
     
    QUALIFICATIONS,
    EXPERIENCE AND
    COMPETENCIES: 
    • NYS certification as a School Building Leader or School District Leader is required.
    • Leadership experience preferred, but not required
    • Candidates with a special education background are encouraged to apply
     
    DUTIES AND
    RESPONSIBILITIES:        
    General Program Oversight:
    • Contribute to developing and managing budgets with stakeholder collaboration
    • Oversee all aspects of  Summer School (ESY), including staffing, scheduling, and training
    • Implement and maintain referral processes for all student programs
    • Coordinate meetings with program personnel
    • Track student performance, attendance, and engagement
    • Provide support for students with academic, behavioral, or attendance concerns
    • Facilitate communication among students, families, staff, and administration
    • Ensure accurate data entry into student management systems
    • Collaborate with the Special Programs Systems Specialist on required reporting
    Curriculum Development & Implementation:
    • Support the design and delivery of college-level coursework in high schools
    • Assist with summer curriculum development for summer school programming
    • Work with building leaders and instructional coaches on curriculum alignment 
    • Promote project-based learning that integrates academic and technical skills
    • Collaborate with NYSED, school leaders, and post-secondary partners to adjust program scope as needed
    Staff Development:
    • Plan and deliver professional development and coaching to teachers and leaders on topics including:
      • Equity
      • Data-informed instruction
      • Students with disabilities and ELLs
      • Effective assessment practices
    Other Duties:
    • Participate in CSE meetings as necessary
    • Perform additional administrative and supervisory responsibilities as assigned
     
     
    EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually by the Director of Special and Alternative Education.
     
    SUPERVISES:                Designated personnel to ensure performance standards are met.