McMinnville

School District No. 40

1500 NE Baker St. McMinnville, Oregon 97128 Phone: 503.565.4000 Fax: 503.565.4042

Job Description

TITLE: Coordinator Student Support Services

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Oregon Supervisor or Administrative License.

Minimum of five years of successful public school teaching experience.

Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and other agencies.

Background in teaching, guidance, counseling, special education and alternative education.

Knowledge of instruction, curriculum and assessment and strategies to improve student achievement.

Knowledge and understanding of regulations related to IDEA and its reauthorization.

Knowledge and understanding of strategies to improve student behavior.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services

JOB GOAL: To coordinate student support services in conjunction with the Director of Student Support Services for improved student achievement.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Plans and develops programs or services for the needs of students through consultations with District personnel, community members, parents, and governmental agencies.

2.  Directs the implementation of programs or services by providing technical assistance, training, and guidance; supervising special resource groups, and monitoring and coordinating activities with outside agencies.

3.  Provides technical assistance to District staff relative to program development, instructional methods, materials, equipment, and facilitation.

4.  Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and services through specified programs evaluation procedure and through consultation with District personnel, and makes recommendations to school and central administrators for program or services improvement.

5.  When requested by principals, assists in the screening of applicants and in the evaluation of teachers and aides based on competencies per the district teacher evaluation program.

6.  Monitors pre-referral and IEP process in buildings to assure compliance with federal, state, and District rules. Provides technical assistance and training when necessary.

7.  Assists with staff assignments, selection, recommendation of staff hiring and termination, recommends renewal or nonrenewal of contracts for licensed and classified staff.

8.  Evaluates performance of all subordinates as designated by Director.

9.  Monitors Private School and Home School Services as it relates to Special Education and Section 504 programs.

10.  Provide district representation and guidance on placements of students outside the district.

11.  Develops, directs, and evaluates the district special ed compliance through Systems Performance Review & Improvement process.

12.  Makes long-range plans and program projections regarding program improvements, staff training, and facility needs..

13.  Assumes other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Student Services or Superintendent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employee may stand/walk 4-6 hours; sit 4-6 hours; drive 1-4 hours. The employee may use hands for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, and pushing/pulling 40 pounds maximum. The employee may bend, squat, lift and climb stairs occasionally.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 225 days. Salary and work year to be set by the Superintendent and School Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of administrative personnel.

Approved by: ______Date: ______

Reviewed & agreed to by: ______Date: ______

2014