District Job Descriptions 

 

Title: PROCESS COORDINATOR 

 

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education 

 

FAIR LABOR STANDARD ACT: Exempt 

 

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Professional 

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9 months ( Part-time 1 day a week)

 

QUALIFICATIONS  

1. Baccalaureate Degree in Education 
2. Valid Missouri Certificate from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Special Education (Cross Categorical certification) 
3. Minimum of two (2) years successful special education teaching experience 4. Experience in the public school setting preferred 
4. Detailed understanding of the Special Education process 
5. Ability to manage time and multiple priorities to meet deadlines 
6. Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills 
7. Excellent written and oral communication skills 

JOB SUMMARY 

The Process Coordinator will be responsible for supervision of the Special Education process from  referral through placement and provision of services, appropriate identification and placement of  students with disabilities, and District compliance with local, state and federal requirements for Special  Education. 

 

REQUIRED EXPECTATIONS 

• Be punctual and have consistent and regular attendance. 
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social and  physical needs, as well as their education needs. 
• Supports the mission of the Diamond R-IV School District. 
• Supports the value of education. 
• Complies with the privacy rights of students; safeguards confidential and/or sensitive  information. 
• Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times. 
• Be warm and nurturing with students. 
• Be customer service oriented and professional. 
• Provide excellent customer service according to the standard of the District. 
• Works to meet goals of the department and District with a spirit of cooperation.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

The duties of the Process Coordinator will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise the Special Education process of referral, placement, provision of services,  appropriate identification and placement of students with disabilities, and District compliance  with local, state and federal requirements for special education. 

• Communicate standards of expected performance to students, teachers and parents;  communicates results of educational evaluations to parents, students and teachers. 
• LEA at Special Education evaluation and/or IEP meeting. 
• Maintain confidentiality and non-judgmental views of student information, records, and families  served. 
• Implement and disseminate details of procedural safeguards. 
• Follow standardized procedures in administering tests. 
• Be familiar with Special Education regulatory requirements and assist in gathering and analyzing  information on student progress in Special Education. 
• Foster effective communication with students, parents and other staff members. 
• Possess effective organizational and time management skills. 
• Develop a trusting and reflective professional partnership with all staff. 
• Provide written reports of assessment for student evaluations. 
• Collaborate with building and support staff throughout the District to meet the needs of students. 
• Make recommendations to the Director of Special Services concerning the need to obtain  additional medical, psychological and/or psychiatric information on an evaluation. 
• Collaborate with outside agencies, parents and teachers to meet the need of students. 
• Review student records for the screening and evaluation process of students. 
• Provide group and individual lessons on social skills development. 
• Be a member of the screening team in a building as requested. 
• Establish and maintain clear communication and cooperative working relationships with a variety  of educators and groups. 
• Prepare reports, maintains program files and record keeping systems for accountability. 
• Models positive behavior for students (i.e. interpersonal communication, processes, social  interactions, etc.) for the purpose of providing educational and life skills training. 
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, dress and  appropriate professional manner for the work setting. 
• Demonstrate effective human relations and communication skills. 
• Adhere to good safety practices. 
• Ability to understand and adhere to all District rules, regulations and policies.
• All other duties as required or assigned. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

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District Job Descriptions 

• stand, walk, sit and talk/hear; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; 
• occasionally push, pull or lift up to 50 lbs; and 
• be able to see, including close, distance and depth perception. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the  essential functions.