Special Education Coordination

Special Education Coordinators focus on learning and supporting the work of all of your staff and ​students.

• Assist in the formulation of a philosophy and objectives for the special education programs. Keep ​abreast of developments in special education, and determine their appropriateness for inclusion in ​the district’s educational program
  
• Coordinate the development and evaluation of the special education curriculum, instruction, and ​assessment. Study, evaluate, and, recommend materials, teaching aids, equipment, and programs to ​improve instruction
  
• Ensure special education compliance
  
• Provide teachers with counsel and assistance regarding the instructional programs and educational ​environment for special needs children
  
• Plan and facilitate educational in-services for special education staff as directed by the district ​superintendent
  
• Represent the district at local, state, and regional activities/committees as directed by the ​superintendent
  
• Maintain liaison and active participation with educational leaders in special education at the local, ​state, regional, and national level
  
• Recommend needed changes in policy appropriate to assigned areas
  
• Attend meetings and in-services as appropriate (MTSS, IEP, 504) and act as a liaison between ​special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, and parents.
  
• Assist with student referrals, observations, screenings, and the identification procedure.
  
• Assist the superintendent in determining staffing needs and selecting personnel for special ​education programs.
  
• Assist the superintendent/transportation director of the district served with transportation needs for ​special education students as requested.
  
• Work with other district leaders to support a comprehensive MTSS/RTI process
  

Stacy Faller

Special Education Coordinator

Serving High-Incidence Population

Fort Recovery Schools

Russia Schools

St. Henry Schools

stacy.faller@mercercountyesc.org