Special Education Coordinator
TITLE: Special Education Coordinator
WHO WE ARE:
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization
committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think
critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a
purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to
succeed and the power to create their own future.
Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and
authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse
opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an
organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the
Indianapolis community.
SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:
We are looking for an administrator who will positively impact student success by planning,
carrying out, evaluating, and supervising instructional activities. Our administrators play a key
role in ensuring that our schools receive support. As a member of the Unified Student Supports
(USS) Team, you will receive excellent benefits, opportunities to grow within your role and the
organization, and collaborative and supportive colleagues who put students first.
WHAT YOULL DO:
The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and
provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Provide direct managerial support, in partnership with school leaders and Learning
Community Directors, to the daily work of special education and student service
programming, ensuring adherence to established special education policies, procedures,
and standards
Work in collaboration with the EDS, Learning Community Directors, and Principals in
resolving school-based concerns and problems as they arise with special programming
Assist Learning Community staff and school principals in setting and attaining goals for
student achievement
Attend RDA meetings and work collaboratively to support schools to increase student
achievement
Create and implement a system to provide their assigned schools a platform to discuss,
strategize and problem solve students who are struggling to progress with their current
supports provided through their Individualized Education Plan
Assist in the coordination and articulation of the districts special education programs and
services across and between grade levels in their Learning Community
Conduct routine on-site visits of assigned schools in the learning community
Provide specific feedback, support, and suggestions to principals to strengthen teaching
and learning for students
Provide technical assistance to principals in working with marginal teachers and staff
Assist principals with decision-making and problem-solving as it pertains to intensive
programming
Other duties as assigned
Day In the Life Overview
On a regular day, as the Special Education Coordinator, you might:
Support principals in special education and student services human resource management,
including recruiting, retaining, and developing staff
Work with the principals and other USS Staff to review their data and help them link
best practices and materials to standards and Individual Education Plans
Assist principals in the development of appropriate professional development programs
for staff
Work with Principals and Learning Community Directors to resolve difficult special
education situations quickly and effectively between schools and parents that are not
resolvable at the school level
WHAT YOUll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS
As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:
Working knowledge of federal and state special education laws, rules, and practices
including IDEA and Article 7
Broad knowledge of Indiana and IPS special education policies, practices and programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong strategic analytical and writing
capabilities, and interpersonal savvy
anticipates conflicts before they rise, results/action-orientation; project management skills
Displays a racial equity mindset and other critical indicators related to DEI
Organizational agility; developed negotiation skills
Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity and trust
Ability to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced
environment. Ability to be creative in developing alternatives to meet IPS Instructional
needs
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of
people
Works well independently as well as collaboratively
Close attention to detail coupled with the ability to exercise good judgment
Ability to execute meetings, calls, and emails with professionalism, courtesy, and accuracy
Ability to effectively allocate and prioritize time to several tasks to ensure completion of all
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Hold or eligible for Indiana administrator and/or director license
Special Education certification
Masters degree in Education Administration
3 to 5 years of experience as a practitioner and 3 to 5 years of experience as a school
assistant principal
FLSA CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:
Eligible per supervisors discretion as duties allow
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk
or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally
required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
EEOC STATEMENT:
Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate
in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color,
religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy,
veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally
recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation,
threat, or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or
work.
DISCLAIMER:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the
above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is
not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this
position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job
descriptions, but are an essential function.
Apply Now
WHO WE ARE:
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization
committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think
critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a
purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to
succeed and the power to create their own future.
Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and
authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse
opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an
organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the
Indianapolis community.
SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:
We are looking for an administrator who will positively impact student success by planning,
carrying out, evaluating, and supervising instructional activities. Our administrators play a key
role in ensuring that our schools receive support. As a member of the Unified Student Supports
(USS) Team, you will receive excellent benefits, opportunities to grow within your role and the
organization, and collaborative and supportive colleagues who put students first.
WHAT YOULL DO:
The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and
provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Provide direct managerial support, in partnership with school leaders and Learning
Community Directors, to the daily work of special education and student service
programming, ensuring adherence to established special education policies, procedures,
and standards
Work in collaboration with the EDS, Learning Community Directors, and Principals in
resolving school-based concerns and problems as they arise with special programming
Assist Learning Community staff and school principals in setting and attaining goals for
student achievement
Attend RDA meetings and work collaboratively to support schools to increase student
achievement
Create and implement a system to provide their assigned schools a platform to discuss,
strategize and problem solve students who are struggling to progress with their current
supports provided through their Individualized Education Plan
Assist in the coordination and articulation of the districts special education programs and
services across and between grade levels in their Learning Community
Conduct routine on-site visits of assigned schools in the learning community
Provide specific feedback, support, and suggestions to principals to strengthen teaching
and learning for students
Provide technical assistance to principals in working with marginal teachers and staff
Assist principals with decision-making and problem-solving as it pertains to intensive
programming
Other duties as assigned
Day In the Life Overview
On a regular day, as the Special Education Coordinator, you might:
Support principals in special education and student services human resource management,
including recruiting, retaining, and developing staff
Work with the principals and other USS Staff to review their data and help them link
best practices and materials to standards and Individual Education Plans
Assist principals in the development of appropriate professional development programs
for staff
Work with Principals and Learning Community Directors to resolve difficult special
education situations quickly and effectively between schools and parents that are not
resolvable at the school level
WHAT YOUll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS
As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:
Working knowledge of federal and state special education laws, rules, and practices
including IDEA and Article 7
Broad knowledge of Indiana and IPS special education policies, practices and programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong strategic analytical and writing
capabilities, and interpersonal savvy
anticipates conflicts before they rise, results/action-orientation; project management skills
Displays a racial equity mindset and other critical indicators related to DEI
Organizational agility; developed negotiation skills
Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity and trust
Ability to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced
environment. Ability to be creative in developing alternatives to meet IPS Instructional
needs
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of
people
Works well independently as well as collaboratively
Close attention to detail coupled with the ability to exercise good judgment
Ability to execute meetings, calls, and emails with professionalism, courtesy, and accuracy
Ability to effectively allocate and prioritize time to several tasks to ensure completion of all
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Hold or eligible for Indiana administrator and/or director license
Special Education certification
Masters degree in Education Administration
3 to 5 years of experience as a practitioner and 3 to 5 years of experience as a school
assistant principal
FLSA CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:
Eligible per supervisors discretion as duties allow
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk
or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally
required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
EEOC STATEMENT:
Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate
in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color,
religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy,
veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally
recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation,
threat, or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or
work.
DISCLAIMER:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the
above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is
not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this
position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job
descriptions, but are an essential function.
Apply Now