[Hiring] Senior Special Education Coordinator @Boise State University

Role Description

Special Education Coordinator, Senior provides professional development training and technical assistance related to implementing statewide and local education agencies specific goals, prioritizing those efforts that result in increased academic achievement for students with disabilities. This position may have the opportunity to work remotely, where all work is performed from an alternate work location within the State of Idaho.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 5 years of experience.
• Master’s Degree in Special Education or a related field (preferred).
• At least 3 or more years working in schools and with school teams (preferred).
• Certification as an Exceptional Child Generalist, Early Childhood Special Educator, Special Education Director, Pupil Services Staff, or BCBA/BCaBA (preferred).
• Experience with foundational principles of tiered academic and behavior intervention (RTI/MTSS/PBIS) frameworks and positive behavioral approaches in school settings (preferred).

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken language.
• Ability to plan, develop, and deliver in-person training to large groups of participants.
• Possess leadership and problem-solving skills; coaching experience.
• Ability to research, interpret, and incorporate new and complex information into guidance.
• Ability to collaborate with district staff to provide consultative, instructional and evaluative support, staff knowledge, and student achievement.
• Ability to maintain accurate, complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative request.
• Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Idaho special education process for children ages 3-21.

Benefits

• Salary range is $73,548.80 - $83,000 annually and is commensurate with experience.
• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days).
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service.
• 9.27% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees).
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees).
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages.
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents.

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letters
• Resume
• 3 references