KVC Academy Columbia - Vandiver Campus
Job Summary
The Process Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all educational processes related to Special Education laws and compliance requirements. This role ensures that Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 plans are developed, implemented, and maintained in accordance with federal and state regulations, while also aligning with individual school district practices.
- Coordinate and facilitate the planning, scheduling, and execution of the IEP and Section 504 process for students in accordance with special education laws and district procedures
- Serve as the legally required school administrator during all IEP meetings
- Manage due process and legal matters related to special education and represent the organization in due process cases as needed
- Collaborate with students’ special education teams to ensure all documentation is accurate, compliant, and completed in a timely manner prior to meetings
- Establish and maintain effective communication with staff, school personnel, families, and outside agencies
- Develop, provide, and promote ongoing training for special education teachers and staff regarding special education laws, procedures, and compliance requirements
- Serve as a resource for teachers and school personnel regarding special education processes, evaluation tools, and student diagnoses
- Support and maintain relationships with referring school districts in collaboration with school leadership and administrators
- Partner with the Principal to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of special education staff assigned to schools
- Stay informed of updates and changes to special education laws, regulations, and judicial rulings, and communicate relevant updates to teachers and administrators
- Achieve established job goals and performance outcomes consistent with organizational expectations
Education: Bachelor Degree in Education Required. Masters Degree Preferred
Licensure/Certification: Special Education Teacher Certification preferred; any Missouri Teacher/Administrator certification required
Qualifications:
• Strong understanding of Special Education Law (IDEA), 504 Plans and Due Process requirements
• Strong customer service focus
• Excellent time management
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, email applications, and multiple educational record programs (Power IEP, SIS)
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality in all transactions and communications
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience in special education/administration/or general education
Preferred Experience/Skills:
• Certification in Education Administration
• Experience working with children and families in a trauma informed environment
Why KVC?
KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).
At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.
If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health/social services field, then we encourage you to apply.
To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.kvc.org/jobs.
We hope you will consider joining our team!
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Education
- Missouri teacher or administrator certification
- Minimum five years of teaching experience in special education, administration, or general education
- Strong understanding of Special Education Law, IDEA, Section 504 Plans, and due process requirements
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email applications, and educational record programs such as Power IEP and SIS
- Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality
- Master’s degree
- Special Education Teacher Certification
- Education Administration Certification
- Experience working with children and families in a trauma-informed environment
What We Do
At KVC Health Systems, our 2,800 caring team members work every day to strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help both children and adults achieve mental wellness. We all need connection! And at KVC, our employees are our greatest asset and strength, helping the people we serve experience the power of connection to themselves, their family and friends, and to professionals who can help them thrive. We're working toward a bold vision: a world in which every person is SAFE and CONNECTED to a strong family and a healthy community. No more child abuse and neglect. No more untreated mental illness or addiction. Parents no longer pass down the cycles of violence, substance use or trauma that they experienced as children. Instead, families have the skills and supportive connections they need to thrive. Every individual has unlimited possibilities and can reach their full potential. This is why the KVC team comes to work every day, providing family strengthening services, mental and behavioral healthcare, foster care, adoption and inpatient children’s mental health treatment. People are facing serious challenges, and community needs are greater than ever. Will you join us? Since 1970, KVC has grown from a single home for at-risk children to a national organization serving over 80,000 children and families each year in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky and West Virginia. KVC also provides training and consultation around the world. We're a family of private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations committed to enriching and enhancing the lives of children and families. Learn more at www.kvc.org.
