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Billings School District 2 seeks a Special Education Program Coordinator to serve as the responsible line and staff administrator for programs in Special Education. Location: Student Services at the Lincoln Center Schedule: TRS Admin Calendar Wage: ADMIN Salary Schedule Benefits: Full Benefits; Year-Round Fully Paid Insurance; Vacation/Sick Leave; TRS Retirement Qualifications: • Possession of valid Montana Credential in Special Education and master's degree in administration or Supervisory Endorsement authorizing service to students with special needs. • Valid Montana Driver's License • Must have a means of transportation with appropriate certification of Insurance if applicable. • Minimum of five years of successful teaching in specialized service, at least three years of which are in public school to students with special needs. • Extensive knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education. • Knowledge and experience with several age groups of students having a variety of disabling conditions. • Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication. • Ability to work independently, be self-regulated, and self-disciplined while following general direction in an effective manner. • Significant skill and experience with technology including but not limited to voice mail, computers, Email, PDA and FAX. Software skills to include word processing excel files. • Staff development experience including planning and presentation roles. • Well-developed interpersonal communication skills. Performance Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: • Monitor and coordinate the referral, assessment and identification of pupils with special needs. • Assist assigned administrators provide direction and supervision for the assigned special education programs, the staff assigned to those programs, and share evaluation responsibilities. • Participate as a team member or as a facilitator at ER/IEP meetings. • Support parent and student participation in special education procedures and other related opportunities. • Monitor progress and evaluate placement of pupils in public and nonpublic school settings. • Provide special education administrators with recommendations for the assignment of pupils to appropriate special education programs, including administrative placements. • Observe, assist, and consult with resource specialists, Related Service instructors, special education teachers, general education teachers and administrators, as requested. • Consult with other professionals, community groups, parents and agencies regarding special education laws, procedures, policies, programs and placements. • Provide in-service training for LEA staff, parents and community groups • Serve on District committees and job-related meetings, activities and projects, as specified by the Executive Director. • Assist the Director in monitoring Local Plan implementation, legal compliance and data collection. • Strategize solutions and provide input to Alternative Dispute Resolution on difficult issues. • Assist LEAs in Due Process mediation and administrative hearings. • Assist LEAs with the placement and monitoring of students living in licensed children's institutions and foster homes. • Provide short-term consultation for specified students in the placement process. • Link special education programs with career/transition programs and appropriate agencies. • Assist in the planning and equipping of special education classrooms. • Maintain current knowledge base of legal, policy and best practice issues. • Represent State, and LEA requirements and policies in a positive, professional manner. • Assist building level administration with evaluation of Related Service Providers, SPED teachers and paraprofessionals. • Perform other activities as required or assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer.