Job Title: Special Education Coordinator, Coordinator of Related ServicesReports to: Director of Student ServicesQualifications & RequirementsMassachusetts Licensure through the Department of Elementary And Secondary EducationBachelor's DegreeMasters DegreeResponsibilitiesThe following responsibilities are not meant to be an exhaustive list.Instructional LeadershipPromotes the learning and growth of all students and the success of all staffProvides staff with effective, timely and meaningful supervision and evaluation in alignment with state regulations, contract provisions and district/school improvement goalsProvides regular, high quality professional feedback and resources to support all educatorsSupports staff to uphold high expectations for all students to meet or exceed grade level standards by ensuring that instructional practices across all settings and disciplines include: Use of evidence based practices to provide equitable opportunitiesSupports, scaffolds and tools to meet students needsClear criteria for success (rubrics and exemplars)Provides professional learning, feedback and resources for educators to accommodate and support individual differences in all students learning needs, abilities, interests and levels of readinessManagement and OperationsUnderstands and complies with state and federal laws and mandates, school committee policies and collective bargaining agreements. Identifies and advocates for changes to laws, mandates, policies and guidelines that inhibit equityCoordinate the delivery of special education servicesPromotes the learning and growth of all students and the success of all staff by ensuring a safe, efficient and effective learning environment, using resources to implement appropriate curriculum staffing and schedulingProvides educators with access to, and monitors the impulse of high quality, differentiated professional learning opportunitiesFamily and Community EngagementPromotes success for all students by nurturing and sustaining a school culture of reflective practice, high expectations, and continuous learning for staffModels, sets clear expectations for and provides appropriate supports to educators regarding partnering with families through regular, two-way communication in a manner that is culturally and linguistically sustaining, aligned with family preferences and in languages that families understand. Ensures access to high quality translation and interpretation services as needed.Professional CultureLead the creation, design and implementation of staff professional developmentRoutinely engages staff, students and families and community members in developing and implementing a shared, equity oriented educational visionMeasures of student learningFeedback from staff, students and familiesSchool culture and climate dataClassroom observation and educator evaluation dataUses two way channels to communicate frequently and effectively with faculty, staff members, students, families and community members in a manner that is culturally and linguistically responsive with a student centered, asset based focusAll other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal or other direct supervisor.