Special Education Out-of-District Placement Coordinator

POSITION:                   Special Education Out-of-District Placement Coordinator
LOCATION:                  District Office
REPORTS TO:             Director, Special Education
WORK YEAR:              260 Days
STARTING:                  ASAP
SALARY RANGE:       Competitive Salary and Benefits in  Nashua Administrator and Supervisory Union
 
QUALIFICATIONS:                      
NH certified educator in a Special Education categorical area.  Master’s degree  in Special Education or School Psychology with knowledge of statutes related to special education.  Seeking a highly motivated, resourceful self-starter who possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.  Able to work independently, attend court and travel. Special Ed Administration Certification Preferred.
 
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Out of District Coordinator will place and monitor progress of special education students in out of district placements when the student’s team has determined it to be the least restrictive educational setting.   This process includes visiting out of district placement possibilities to determine if appropriate in meeting the student’s needs, attending placement meetings and working assertively with the out-of-district facility toward the achievement of student goals outlines in the IEP so that student can successfully return to public school programs.  Collaborates with special education staff, courts, agencies, service providers, parents, public and private schools to address the educational needs of students.  Provides the Director of Special Education with reports on student progress. 
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested Applicants should apply online at www.nashua.edu  and include a letter of interest, resume, certification, transcripts and three professional letters of recommendation.
 
This notice should not be construed to imply  that this is the exclusive list of job functions associated with this position.
 
The Nashua Board of Education reaffirms its position of compliance with applicable State and federal laws of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information and age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in the services, programs and activities of the Nashua School District.