Extra-Curricular IEP and SDI (Specifically Designed Instruction) Coordinator

id='p69199_47352'>Extra-Curricular IEP and SDI (Specifically Designed Instruction) Coordinator JobID: 69199

Position Type:

Contract/Hourly Employment/Extracurricular Assignment - Professional Personnel

Date Posted:

7/23/2026

Location:

Pendleton County Schools Central Office

Date Available:

2026-2027 School Year

Closing Date:

07/29/2026

County:

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PENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Extra-Curricular IEP and SDI (Specifically Designed Instruction) Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

TOTAL COMPENSATION: Not to exceed $2,000 dollars; Hours must occur outside the regular school day.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 2026-2027 School Year

Required Qualifications

• Valid West Virginia Professional Teaching Certificate.
• Special Education certification.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in special education instruction, case management, or related leadership roles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), West Virginia Policy 2419, West Virginia Code, and special education compliance requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing high-quality Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Experience providing professional development, coaching, or mentoring to educators.

Technical Knowledge

• Expertise in writing standards-based, measurable SMART annual goals.
• Strong understanding of content-specific goal development aligned to West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards.
• Knowledge of specially designed instruction (SDI) and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Understanding of progress monitoring systems, data collection, and student outcome analysis.
• Knowledge of disability categories, evaluation procedures, and eligibility requirements.
• Understanding of transition planning and post-secondary readiness requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the West Virginia Multi-Tiered System of Support (WV MTSS) framework.

Leadership and Collaboration Skills

• Ability to provide instructional coaching and support to special education and general education staff.
• Strong facilitation skills for IEP meetings, collaborative problem-solving teams, and professional learning communities.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with teachers, administrators, service providers, families, and community partners.
• Ability to lead district-wide initiatives related to special education programming and compliance.

Data and Problem-Solving Skills

• Ability to analyze student achievement, behavior, attendance, and progress-monitoring data.
• Ability to use data to guide instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and compliance requirements.
• Ability to identify needs and develop practical solutions to support student success.

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly explain legal requirements, instructional practices, and compliance expectations.
• Ability to prepare reports, training materials, and guidance documents.
• Skilled in providing constructive feedback and technical assistance to staff.

Professional Dispositions

• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and ethical decision-making.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with FERPA, IDEA, and district policies.
• Shows initiative, flexibility, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Promotes a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and high expectations for students with disabilities.
• Serves as a positive representative of the district and special education programs.

Multi-Tiered System of Support (WV MTSS)

• Support schools in the implementation of the West Virginia Multi-Tiered System of Support (WV MTSS) framework.
• Collaborate with school-based teams to analyze student performance data and identify appropriate interventions and supports.
• Assist educators in distinguishing between general education interventions and specially designed instruction required under an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Support the use of data-based decision making to monitor student progress and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional practices and interventions.
• Collaborate with administrators, instructional coaches, school counselors, and intervention teams to ensure alignment between MTSS processes and special education services.
• Provide guidance regarding the relationship between MTSS, special education eligibility, progress monitoring, and individualized programming.
• Assist schools in developing systems that support early identification of student needs and promote positive educational outcomes.
• Promote implementation of evidence-based academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports consistent with WV MTSS guidance and district initiatives.

Additional Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of the West Virginia Multi-Tiered System of Support (WV MTSS) framework.
• Knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices, intervention design, progress monitoring, and data analysis.
• Ability to facilitate collaborative problem-solving teams and provide instructional coaching to educators.
• Understanding of the relationship among general education supports, intervention systems, and special education services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in special education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
• Experience with WVDE compliance monitoring, audits, or special education program review processes.
• Experience serving as a special education coordinator, instructional coach, lead teacher, or administrator.
• Training in coaching, adult learning practices, MTSS implementation, or instructional leadership.