Special Education Coordinator Case Study

I personally believe I am qualified for the position as a special education coordinator for the following reasons: professional and interpersonal, effective communicator, knowledgeable of special education programs and law, and competent in data analysis procedures with the intention of making informed decisions. Currently, I am a special education program specialist for the Hemet Unified School District. My role as a special education program specialist has generated multiple opportunities to support and oversee diverse service delivery models for students with diverse needs and ability levels. More specifically, I have overseen and supported the following service delivery models: mild to moderate, moderate to severe, autism program, behavior

intervention program, total communication county programs, adult transition program, and nonpublic school. Furthermore, I directly support the special education programs offered at eight district schools, four programs offered outside of the district, and the students who attend the California School for the Deaf, Riverside. I have experience with both elementary and secondary special education programs. In addition, my role as a special education program specialist has created opportunities to build and foster collaborative relationships with different school site administrators, teachers, and support staff. Building strong and effective relationships among each school site is essential, as a schools’ culture, policy, and offered programs maybe unique in nature. Recognizing the diversity between each school site is imperative, as this leads to collaborative and understanding working relationships.
I am competent in program evaluations and analysis, as a means to improve outcomes and reduce fiscal impacts. Data complied through the evaluation process is embedded into a custom proposal, which outlines the need, proposed solutions, materials required to support the proposed solutions, learning and achievement profits, and fiscal benefits. Data obtained from my informal evaluations and observations guide my professional developments and information dissemination. I very much view the educational system in a consent state of change, evolving to meet societal demands. Ongoing and systematic program reviews are warranted to ensure the establishment of optimal learning environments that meet the individual needs of diverse learners.
I have experience navigating, negotiating, and mediating high-profile legal cases, which has shaped my professionalism during contentious IEP meetings. Through effective listening, respectful communication, identifying areas of need, calculating risk factors, and working collaboratively with all key stakeholders I am able to lead the team to an agreeable outcome that is student focused. Furthermore, I advocate for proactive measures as a means to reduce litigation through open and ongoing communication with all essential members.