Special Education Process Coordinator at Sherwood… · Kansas…

Description

SUMMARY:

Do you want to play an integral role in a dynamic organization? We are looking for a Process Coordinator who wants to join our organization. The right candidate will enjoy learning new tasks and taking on a variety of responsibilities while working in an up-beat, nonprofit environment.

Sherwood Autism Center fosters a team environment, you will work toward one goal: making sure our clients lead active and independent lives. It's more than a career; it's a fulfilling way of life.

What is Sherwood Autism Center?

Sherwood Autism Center is a non-profit committed to our mission to educate, equip, and empower adults with autism as well as other developmental disabilities to promote independence in family and community life by providing the highest quality services. Since our founding in 1974, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving our community through a wide range of impactful educational, vocational, and behavioral health programs.

The Process Coordinator supports Sherwood’s mission by ensuring the effective implementation of special education services and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This position collaborates closely with the Director of Special Education, Assistant Director, teachers, and related service providers to ensure instructional practices align with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), support staff development, and maintain accurate and timely documentation. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Collaborate with the Director of Special Education to oversee and support the implementation of special education services across the program.
•  Provide direct consultation, guidance, and coaching to special education teachers and related service providers to ensure instructional practices are aligned with IEP goals and grounded in evidence-based strategies.
•  Facilitate the collection, organization, and analysis of student and program data to inform instruction, monitor progress toward IEP goals, and support continuous improvement.
•  Assist in the planning and delivery of high-quality professional development focused on effective instructional practices within the IEP process.
• Serve as Sherwood Autism Center’s representative in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and other decision-making meetings, ensuring compliance and student-centered planning.
• Monitor and promote compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Missouri State Plan for Special Education, and Sherwood’s local compliance procedures.
• Partner with educational teams to ensure collaboration, clear communication, and inclusive support for students with disabilities as written within the IEP.
• Utilize technology systems effectively to manage documentation, maintain accurate student records, and ensure timely submission of required reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required to support program operations and student success.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

•  3+ Years Experience as a Process Coordinator
•  Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field.
•  Valid Missouri certification in Special Education.
•  In-depth knowledge of the special education process and instructional alignment within the IEP.
•  Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
•  Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
•  Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
•  Proficient in the use of technology for documentation and data management.
•  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be deemed appropriate and acceptable by administration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to exert, lift, carry, push/pull up to 50 pounds

BENEFITS:

Sherwood Autism Center recognizes the value of benefits to our employees. We offer competitive wages and ongoing training. Full-time employees are eligible for our robust, comprehensive benefits program including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Ancillary benefit options include Voluntary Short term disability, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness and Cancer Plan, Voluntary Hospital Indemnity as well as an Employee Assistance Program.
• 10 company paid holidays
• PTO/Vacation
• Paid Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program with bonuses up to $500

EMPLOYMENT POLICY:

Sherwood Autism Center’s policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Sherwood is proud to be a drug-free workplace.

EEO STATEMENT:

Sherwood Autism Center is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment because we know that many of the greatest ideas and discoveries as well as best examples of service come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. We believe that everyone is an equal member of society and should be treated with dignity, respect and kindness. Because we believe inclusivity is critical to our success, Sherwood provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under Federal, State and local law.