Due Process Coordinator

We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage all to consider becoming a part of it. 

Position:  Special Education Due Process Coordinator

Dates: August 26, 2024

Salary:  

Location: Friendly Hill Middle School

Qualifications:

• Minnesota Licensure in Special Education K-12
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration and the general public;
• Knowledgeable regarding relevant learning technology and proficient in its use;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; 
• Experience and proficiency in the implementation of current best practices in instruction and learning
• A passion for supporting students regulate their emotions and behavior to reach their highest potential.
• Ability to use the Resource Model and small group support as needed.
• Experience with evaluations preferred.
• Intercultural competence, including the ability to effectively teach students from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds

Primary Funtions:

Primary Evaluations:

• Meet with parents and other interested parties
• Set up evaluation team, responsible for due process documents
• Responsible (with school psychologist) for testing and writing of reports

Re-evaluation:

• WJ-IV, TPI, Observations, FBA in consultation with case-manager
• Consult with case managers to determine support needs per assessment
• Other assessments as needed for Specialized Program evaluations (Brigance, reading or math probes)

Professional Strengths:

• High Attention to detail
• History of excellent documentation
• Ability to meet and exceed deadlines
• Highly collaborative
• Adaptability/Flexibility with daily duties
• Eager to learn and use new skills

Other duties:

• Child Study Team Member – assist with pre-interventions
• Enrollment – meet with parents and guidance at enrollment meeting, review IEP’s and evaluations from other schools before enrollment
• Administrative designee – occasional

It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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