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This position is for the 2025-2026 school year.  Salary is based on the adopted salary schedule for the 24-25 school year at this time (starting salary= $44,200). We accept all previous years in certificated teaching roles as steps on the salary schedule.  The Fort Osage School District prioritizes a highly competitive salary schedule, with additional benefits including optional fully paid health insurance, career ladder stipends (up to $5,000), extra duty stipend opportunities and more. 

Process Coordinators have four extra days built into the contracts.  Locations for this position will be determined after hire.

Certification in at least one area of special education required and special education teaching experience required. 

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree is preferred.  

This job reports to the building principal and the Executive Director of Student Support Services.  Please contact Dr. Leigh Gruber at 816-650-7015 for additional information or questions.

Purpose

The job of Process Coordinator is done for the purpose/s of supporting the instructional program with specific responsibilities for coordinating special education services; ensuring special education services and documents are in compliance; monitoring related activities; maintaining services within established guidelines and standards; and providing information to others.

This job reports to High School Principal and Executive Director  - Student Support Services

Essential Functions

• Administers and/or assists in administration of standardized testing for the purpose of evaluating student's ability and causes deficiency/strength for program planning.
• Assists in the scheduling of special education students' classes for the purpose of enhancing student success.
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and professional development workshops (e.g. Special Education Process Coordinator meetings, conferences, trainings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Collaborates with a variety of group and/or individuals (e.g. teachers, principals, District personnel, Instructional Facilitators, Director of Student Support Services, etc.) for the purpose of implementing, maintaining services and practicing compliance with established guidelines.
• Coordinates Special Education personnel and services (e.g. outside contractual schools, testing for Special Education students, scheduling Special Education paraprofessional, etc.) for the purpose of delivering services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Facilitates special education processes (e.g. WEB Referrals, teacher or parent referrals, teacher input forms, evaluation teams, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services which achieve the district's desired objectives.
• Facilitates meetings, workshops (e.g. professional development, special education meetings, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations and supporting staff.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic files and/or records (e.g. Special Education documents, data, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and complying with local, state and ferderal requirements and established guidelines.
• Monitors educational timelines and records (e.g. IEP initiation dates, re-evaluation, referral time lines, student assessment accommodations, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established legal and/or administrative requirements.
• Monitors and reviews Special Education files (e.g. IEP, Evaluation reports, notices, etc.) for the purpose of having accurate, professional records and ensuring compliance with District, state and federal requirements.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of materials and documents in collaboration with staff, students and parents (e.g. informational packets for parents/or guardians, student folders, screening forms, input forms, evaluation reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written referenced, and/or conveying information.
• Presents information on a variety of special education topics for the purpose of communicating information and/or gaining feedback.
• Researches a variety of topics (e.g. current practices, policies, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or recommendations and/or addressing a variety of program
• Responds to inquires from a variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
• Serves as a LEA at evaluation and IEP meetings for the purpose of providing and/or gathering information.
• Supports staff for the purpose of providing information and assistance with special education

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

   Responsibility

   Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing

   other persons within a small work unit; monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to effect the organization’s services.

Work Environment

   The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional

   lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling,  significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine

   finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.  The job is performed in a

   generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.

Clearances

Criminal Background Check

Family Care Registry

  FLSA Status                                               

  Exempt