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Coordinator, Evaluation

Coordinator, Evaluation

District of Columbia Public SchoolsWashington, DC, USA
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Position Overview

The Office of Schools is responsible for effective management, operation and achievement of schools and provides leadership to principals, administrators, and teachers to ensure academic excellence for all students.

Divisions / Teams

  • Instructional Superintendents : are responsible for managing (1) the leadership of their assigned schools, (2) the performance of their assigned schools, and (3) the operations of their assigned schools. The core focus of the Instructional Superintendents is to ensure that high-quality instruction is delivered in their schools, by continually assessing the quality of curriculum, instruction, and assessment at the school level.
  • Early Stages : works exclusively with children ages 2 years 8 months through 5 years 10 months and is responsible for meeting the District’s obligation under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B (619) to develop a comprehensive child find system to identify and locate all preschool-age children in the District who have a disability. The core aspects of this work include : (1) a public awareness campaign, (2) citywide developmental screening initiatives, (3) a referral and intake system, (4) the special education evaluation / eligibility process, (5) the transition process from Part C Early Intervention and (6) interagency partnerships with government and nonprofit agencies, (7) data management to determine which children have been identified and are receiving services.
  • Early Childhood Education (ECE) : works to support the provision of high-quality early education services that prepare children for kindergarten entry and later school success. Approximately 6,000 children ages three to five attend early childhood classrooms in 78 elementary schools across the district, including several schools that offer Head Start programming.

Early Stages works exclusively with children ages 2 years 8 months through 5 years 10 months and is responsible for meeting the District’s obligation under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B (619) to develop a comprehensive child find system to identify and locate all preschool-age children in the District who have a disability. The core aspects of this work include : (1) a public awareness campaign, (2) citywide developmental screening initiatives, (3) a referral and intake system, (4) the special education evaluation / eligibility process, (5) the transition process from Part C Early Intervention and (6) interagency partnerships with government and nonprofit agencies, (7) data management to determine which children have been identified and are receiving services.

The Coordinator, Evaluation is responsible for accurately assessing a child’s needs after s / he is referred to Early Stages through the administration of the appropriate screenings and educational assessments. The Coordinator functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team that collaborates to determine eligibility for special education services and is responsible for leading the team’s collaboration and composing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with special needs. This position is a safety-sensitive position. As a result, throughout employment this position will be subject to the Employee Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.

The Coordinator, Evaluation will report to the Early Stages Center Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and / or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Serves as the special education case manager for referred children; and documents efforts and processes in the appropriate databases.
  • Screens, collects, and analyzes evaluation data, student records, and information pertinent to child learning and development; and formulates hypotheses and conclusions relating to learning and developmental concerns in order to complete a comprehensive special education evaluation.
  • Conducts educational assessments and completes assessment reports that are accessible to parents and teachers.
  • Creates Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and determines appropriate educational placements for children.
  • Coordinates a comprehensive special education evaluation in collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary evaluation team.
  • Keeps accurate observation notes / data and confidential records.
  • Ensures appropriate follow-up on all correspondence, directives, and other pertinent matters as necessary in connection with the evaluation, IEP, and placement process.
  • Facilitates eligibility and IEP meetings as the local education agency (LEA) representative.
  • Monitors timelines and completes due diligence to ensure successful completion of cases prior to designated deadlines and in accordance with DCPS and District policies.
  • Conducts off-site evaluations and home visits.
  • Travel to other sites within the DC metro area as needed.
  • Administers hearing and vision screenings as needed.

    • Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Special Education and at least three years of related work experience.
  • Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus.
  • OSSE Special Education Teacher Certification.
  • Experience in early childhood education preferred.
  • Experience administering and interpreting standardized and informal evaluation tools for the purposes of special education eligibility.
  • Ability to record and report data and observations accurately.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Docs and Sheets.
  • Proven ability to execute all the functions of an early childhood development case manager, including the effective writing of goals and objectives for Individualized Education Programs.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple deadlines.
  • Experience with special education databases preferred.

    • DCPS Values

  • STUDENTS FIRST : We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
  • COURAGE : We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.
  • EQUITY : We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.
  • EXCELLENCE : We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
  • TEAMWORK : We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
  • JOY : We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.
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