Coordinator, Special Education (INSIDE ONLY) at Vista Unified School District
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VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CERTIFICATED JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE OF POSITION: Coordinator, Special Education
A. Primary Function: Coordinates and manages special education programs and services
B. Directly Responsible to: Executive Director Special Education
C. Representative Duties:
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Provides administrative leadership for Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings as needed. E
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Provides district-level leadership, coordination, and oversight of parentally placed private school student assessments. E
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Provides district-level leadership, coordination, and oversight of special education procedures and processes to ensure Individual Education Plan (IEP) compliance. E
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Provides district-level leadership, coordination, and oversight of extended school year and summer programs. E
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Assists with special education self reviews. E
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Provides district-level leadership, coordination, and oversight of educationally related mental health services. E
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Acts as a liaison to North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE) when needed.
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Provides district-level leadership and coordination of special education transportation services. E
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Provides district-level leadership, coordination, and oversight of professional development for special education staff. E
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Assists Executive Director, Special Education with instructional and curricular leadership,
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Coordinates district professional development for parents, certificated and classified staff.
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Provides updates to the Executive Director, Special Education.
13. Supports the evaluation of school psychologists. E
14. Evaluates assigned personnel.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.
D. Education and Experience:
Valid California Administrative Services Credential
Valid California driver’s license
Five (5) years of successful teaching, counseling, psychology and/or administrative experience
Completion of a Master’s Degree
E. Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
Curriculum standards, interpretation and application in assigned instructional programs and services
Planning, organization, coordination and implementation of the operations, activities, educational services and support functions of an assigned instructional program
Practices, procedures, and techniques involved in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of designated instructional programs and services
Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable State and Federal laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to position
Various technologies used in teaching and learning
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
Abilities to:
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Work in a diverse socio-economic and multicultural community
Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff
Plan, organize and present information to staff, parents, and/or students
Interpret, apply, explain, and enforce rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Read a variety of materials
Meet schedules and deadlines
Maintain records and exercise confidentiality
Use a computer or other technology-based equipment
F. Physical Demands:
Occasionally sitting for extended periods of time
Frequently walking, standing, stooping or bending
Variable hours
Physical agility and stamina (occasionally to frequently)
Occasionally lifting, pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 10 pounds, seldom weighing up to 25 lbs
Occasionally climbing, reaching overhead (above the shoulders), twisting, crouching or kneeling
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard (occasionally to frequently)
Frequently listening and speaking to exchange information and make presentations
Physical Demands Frequency Definitions Based on an 8 hour day:
N = Never = 0%
S = Seldom = 1 - 10% (< 45 minutes)
Oc = Occasionally = 11 - 33% ( up to 3.0 hours)
F = Frequently = 34 - 66% (up to 6 hours)
C = Continuously = 67 - 100% (> 6 hours)
G. Salary: Range 25
H. Work Year: 209 days
Updated 9/19
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Administrative Credential Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible teaching experience. Completion of a Master’s degree
PLEASE ATTACH: Resume Letter of Interest/Introduction - Attn: Rachel D'Ambroso 3 Letters of Recommendation Copy of valid California Credential Transcripts
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Administrative Credential Minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible teaching experience. Completion of a Master’s degree
PLEASE ATTACH: Resume Letter of Interest/Introduction - Attn: Rachel D'Ambroso 3 Letters of Recommendation Copy of valid California Credential Transcripts
Comments and Other Information
Do you have a vision? We Do! Our Vision is:
Every student graduates from Vista Unified as a resilient, agile learner and creative problem solver who navigates the world with confidence and kindness and eagerly embraces local and global challenges.
Our Portraits:
Learner Portrait: Kind and Confident; Curious and Connected; Capable and Knowledgeable
Adult Portrait: Compassionate Champion; Flexible and Innovative Facilitator; Open-Minded and Equity-Centered Learner
System Portrait: Inclusive Culture Focused on Growth; Joyful, Innovative, Rigorous, and Equitable Learning Environments; Future-Oriented, Forward Thinking; Family and Community Partnerships
Core Values: Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Equity and Kindness.
Only completed applications will be accepted. You may also call the Ed-Join Help Desk at (888) 900-8945 for technical assistance.
Please be sure that you respond to ALL application questions.
Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Rachel D'Ambroso, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying. Phone: (760) 726-2170, extension 92202 or hr@vistausd.org
A copy of the district’s Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies and forms can be found at:
https://www.vistausd.org/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1516177617023&vdid=7i24b1rgcie925
Comments and Other Information
Do you have a vision? We Do! Our Vision is:
Every student graduates from Vista Unified as a resilient, agile learner and creative problem solver who navigates the world with confidence and kindness and eagerly embraces local and global challenges.
Our Portraits:
Learner Portrait: Kind and Confident; Curious and Connected; Capable and Knowledgeable
Adult Portrait: Compassionate Champion; Flexible and Innovative Facilitator; Open-Minded and Equity-Centered Learner
System Portrait: Inclusive Culture Focused on Growth; Joyful, Innovative, Rigorous, and Equitable Learning Environments; Future-Oriented, Forward Thinking; Family and Community Partnerships
Core Values: Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Equity and Kindness.
Only completed applications will be accepted. You may also call the Ed-Join Help Desk at (888) 900-8945 for technical assistance.
Please be sure that you respond to ALL application questions.
Vista Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender-identify, or gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. VUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
Rachel D'Ambroso, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Relations, is designated as the Title IX Compliance Officer and is responsible for employee complaints pertaining to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying. Phone: (760) 726-2170, extension 92202 or hr@vistausd.org
A copy of the district’s Uniform Complaint/Sexual Harassment Policies and forms can be found at:
https://www.vistausd.org/pf4/cms2/view_page?d=x&group_id=1516177617023&vdid=7i24b1rgcie925