Special Education Program Coordinator

Job Title: Special Education Program Coordinator Department: Special Education Services Reports To: Special Education Supervisor of Programs Compensation: EG-5 Number of Days: 12 Month Security Access: Enrollment Center FLSA: Exempt Oklahoma Teacher’s Retirement: Mandatory Participation Bargaining Unit: NA Funding Source: Grant Funded Last Revised Date: June 2025 Mission: Our students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community. Vision: Tulsa Public Schools honors the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny. Core Values: Our core values guide how we work and interact with each other at every level of the organization. We embrace and embody these values every day: ● Equity: We know that our diversity is a community treasure, and we are committed to dismantling practices and systems that perpetuate inequalities, being actively anti -bias, anti-racist, and working toward justice and opportunity for all. ● Character: We are honest, trustworthy and have high standards of behavior. We make decisions based on what our students and community need, and we do the right thing even when it is hard. ● Excellence: We work together to give Tulsa the world -class schools it needs and deserves. We expect a lot from one another, and we support one another in achieving our shared, high expectations. ● Team: We care for one another and work together to celebrate success, learn from struggles, and work to help every team member be their best selves. ● Joy: Joy at school and at work makes us more productive, because when we create, innovate, and imagine, our motivation grows. Also, we love to have fun! Position Summary: The Special Education Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the design, implementation, and evaluation of special education programs across the district. Working directly with the Special Education Supervisor of Programs, this role ensures that all services align with state and federal mandates, district priorities, and the diverse needs of students with disabilities. The Program Coordinator promotes inclusive practices, assists in Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) decisions, supports program devel opment for centralized services, and provides professional development for educators to enhance instructional effectiveness. This position plays a vital role in fostering collaboration, improving student outcomes, and ensuring access to high -quality educational opportunities. Key Functions: • Coordinate the design, implementation, and evaluation of special education programs across the district • Ensure special education services comply with IDEA and applicable state and federal mandates • Support Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) decisions and inclusive instructional practices • Develop and deliver professional development that strengthens specialized instruction • Analyze program data to evaluate effectiveness and inform program decisions • Serve as a liaison among educators, families, and community stakeholders Minimum Qualifications: Education: ● Bachelor’s Degree ● Master’s Degree (preferred) Experience: • Three (3) years successful experience in special education, program coordination, or related fields • Proven experience in data analysis and program evaluation Licenses and Certifications: • Must possess and maintain a valid Oklahoma teaching certificate in special education • Administrator certificate preferred • Must posses and maintain a valid Driver ’s License Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Strong knowledge of federal and state special education regulations • Strong understanding of special education practices, compliance, and instructional methods • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite • Proficiency in data analysis and technology tools for program monitoring and reporting • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem -solving skills • Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and foster an inclusive environment • Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging multiple stakeholders • Open to change and applies critical thinking while developing solutions based on new guidelines, methods, technologies, and techniques • Ability to manage both up and down and create buy -in with people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives for new ideas and approaches • Bilingual in Spanish preferred Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. • Collaborates with district leadership to design and implement special education programs that meet diverse student needs • Monitors compliance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requirements and other relevant mandates • Supports Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) decisions, ensuring students’ maximum access to general education • Develops and delivers professional development on inclusive practices, instructional strategies, and specialized services • Coordinates and supports centralized programs, including curriculum planning, staff training, and resource allocation • Analyzes program data to inform decisions and evaluate effectiveness • Acts as a liaison among educators, families, and community stakeholders to address concerns and align goals • Provides technical assistance to school teams regarding Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) • Advocates for equitable resources and opportunities for students with disabilities • Performs other tasks, duties, or services consistent with this position as assigned including potential deployment to provide direct student instruction as needed Customer Contacts: ● Internal: TPS District Employees ● External : Students, parents, community members, partnered vendors, local and state agencies Supervisory Responsibility: • None Working and Physical Conditions: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Exposure to the following conditions may range from rare to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.  • Work is primarily performed in an office environment • Work is primarily sedentary and requires sustained periods of sitting, computer and keyboard use, and reading from a screen • Requires sufficient mobility to travel between district and non -district sites, ranging from occasional to frequent • Frequent verbal and written communication with staff, families, and stakeholders • Occasional reassignment to provide direct student instruction may involve a classroom environment and the physical demands of that setting Tulsa Public Schools is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team of individuals who contribute to the district's mission with their talents, skills, and energy. Tulsa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on th e basis of race, religion, color, national origin , sex, sexual orientation, gender expression , gender identity, pregnancy , disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, age , or any other classification protected by applicable law. Tulsa Public Schools also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application process, please contact the district's ADA Coordinator at ada@tulsaschools.org. You can al so direct your request for accommodation in writing via mail to the Tulsa Public Schools Education Service Center, Attn: ADA Coordinator, 3027 S. New Haven Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 -6131.