Special Education Coordinator
Apply NowCompany: Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Location: Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Description:
Administrative - Central Office - Central Office Administrator
Job Number 3700257354
Start Date
Open Date 04/07/2025
Closing Date 04/25/2025
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the leadership of the Director of Compliance & Special Education, the position is responsible for providing administrative support to site level administrators through: collection and analysis of compliance data, provision of legal/compliance support for addressing the needs of diverse populations, acquisition and reporting of educational research trends, provision of assistance with assessment requirements/compliance, provision of direct guidance during discipline manifestation determination meetings, and participation in problem-solving efforts to resolve special education process/legal concerns, analysis of student data to increase outcomes for students with disabilities.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of school administration: practices, methods, and techniques used in the special education process from Child Find activities through evaluative procedures for a suspected disability; the legal and ethical concerns related to educating students with disabilities; and must possess the ability to develop and present ideas effectively, in oral and written form and establish and maintain effective relationships with school staff, the School Board, parents, and the general public. Comprehensive skills and knowledge in the areas of technology, records management, communication, collection and the interpretation of data, and the requirements of all laws and regulations pertaining to students with disabilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required: Master's Degree. Must Possess or is eligible for a Virginia license in Administration and Supervision PreK-12 or its equivalent with a specific endorsement as a special education instructional supervisor. Considerable experience as a teacher of students with disabilities. Minimum of five (5) years classroom instructional experience.
A comparable amount of training and experience maybe substituted for the minimum qualifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, reaching, and driving. Occasional standing, stooping, and crouching. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position
HOW TO APPLY
Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.
External Applicants: If you are interested in applying for this position, you must create an account. Please select "Login and Apply" from the bottom of this posting. After creating an account, please login, complete the online application, and apply for this job.
Eligible Internal Applicants: Follow these instructions to complete a transfer application. After creating an account, please complete the application and apply for this job.
Job Posting Link https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/ac2fb759-183a-46cf-aaa7-16cf8ed6b3f4
Salary Range: From/To
Salary range: $86,577-$126,287
Salary will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. Entry-level salary will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the salary will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U22
Start Date 2025-2026 School Yr
Additional Job Information
All applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application.
Job Number 3700257354
Start Date
Open Date 04/07/2025
Closing Date 04/25/2025
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the leadership of the Director of Compliance & Special Education, the position is responsible for providing administrative support to site level administrators through: collection and analysis of compliance data, provision of legal/compliance support for addressing the needs of diverse populations, acquisition and reporting of educational research trends, provision of assistance with assessment requirements/compliance, provision of direct guidance during discipline manifestation determination meetings, and participation in problem-solving efforts to resolve special education process/legal concerns, analysis of student data to increase outcomes for students with disabilities.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
- Interpret and analyze situations to respond to inquiries of administrators, teachers, parents, and other internal and external clients for the purpose of explaining procedures conveying and/or receiving information as needed for planning, developing, and coordinating of services related to special education.
- Provide guidance to building administrators and designees pertaining to special education regulations.
- Coordinate administrative placements for programming purposes.
- Generate reports to meet federal, state, and local reporting requirements as it pertains to students with disabilities.
- Facilitate meetings, at least quarterly, with special education teachers and/or representatives at assigned sites.
- Conduct and facilitate a variety of professional development opportunities for stakeholders (e.g., building administrators, program compliance specialists, special education teachers, general education teachers, related service providers, teacher assistants, etc.)
- Develop long and short-range plans in relation to assigned administrative responsibilities for the purpose of programming for students with disabilities.
- Consult with building special education staff and designees for coaching to facilitate Special Education Committee (SEC) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings that involve a range of issues including students attending regional day school programs.
- Participate in Manifestation Determination Reviews as the Local Education Agency (LEA) to assist with regulatory guidance.
- Stay abreast of current trends, issues, and best practices related to special education.
- Assist building administrator and/or designee in diagnosing instructional and programming needs to increase outcomes for students.
- Assist the director of special education in the evaluation of the program compliance support teacher and assist in providing coaching and professional learning opportunities to the program compliance support teacher. Serve on committees as requested, selected, or assigned.
- Perform related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of school administration: practices, methods, and techniques used in the special education process from Child Find activities through evaluative procedures for a suspected disability; the legal and ethical concerns related to educating students with disabilities; and must possess the ability to develop and present ideas effectively, in oral and written form and establish and maintain effective relationships with school staff, the School Board, parents, and the general public. Comprehensive skills and knowledge in the areas of technology, records management, communication, collection and the interpretation of data, and the requirements of all laws and regulations pertaining to students with disabilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required: Master's Degree. Must Possess or is eligible for a Virginia license in Administration and Supervision PreK-12 or its equivalent with a specific endorsement as a special education instructional supervisor. Considerable experience as a teacher of students with disabilities. Minimum of five (5) years classroom instructional experience.
A comparable amount of training and experience maybe substituted for the minimum qualifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, reaching, and driving. Occasional standing, stooping, and crouching. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position
HOW TO APPLY
Please see "Job Posting Link" below for a complete job description.
External Applicants: If you are interested in applying for this position, you must create an account. Please select "Login and Apply" from the bottom of this posting. After creating an account, please login, complete the online application, and apply for this job.
Eligible Internal Applicants: Follow these instructions to complete a transfer application. After creating an account, please complete the application and apply for this job.
Job Posting Link https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/ac2fb759-183a-46cf-aaa7-16cf8ed6b3f4
Salary Range: From/To
Salary range: $86,577-$126,287
Salary will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. Entry-level salary will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the salary will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U22
Start Date 2025-2026 School Yr
Additional Job Information
All applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application.