Coordinator of Special Populations

Troy University

Troy University

Posted on May 19, 2026
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Posting Details

Position Information
Posting Number SF2510P
Position Title Coordinator of Special Populations
Position Type Professional/Salaried
Department ACCESS - Troy
Division College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Campus Troy
Work Status Full-Time (FT)
Temporary No
Location Troy - T01
Job Summary
The Coordinator of Special Populations position in ACCESS is responsible for:
1. Supervises ACCESS teachers to ensure students with IEP/504/EL plans are being accommodated
2. Schedules and executes training for ACCESS teachers regarding documentation and making accommodations in ACCESS Schoology courses
3. Assists in the recruiting and training of ACCESS teachers, in addition to training for administrators, counselors, and facilitators
4. Liaison with the Alabama State Department of Education and support center partners
in reference to the ACCESS Distance Learning program
5. Attends necessary meetings with the Alabama State Department of Education and support center partners in reference to the ACCESS Distance Learning initiative
6. Knowledge and understanding of the school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policy, and state and federal rules and regulations, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA), 504, and EL plans
7. Recommends and coordinates appropriate staff development activities
8. Assists in the planning and delivery of training events for regional ACCESS staff
9. Assists in resolving ACCESS Distance Learning student discipline issues
10. Prepares state reports and plans as assigned
11. Works cooperatively with others
12. Addresses the needs of parents and students related to assigned areas
13. Demonstrates professional ethics and confidentiality
14. Attends professional meetings, writes reports, and maintains records
Minimum Qualifications
1. Valid Alabama teaching certificate with certification in special education
2. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in special education
3. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
4. Ability to be a self-starter and work independently, as well as a team player in team responsibilities
5. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
6. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from students, teachers, administrators, parents, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders
7. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports
8. Strong computer skills in database systems and presentation graphics
Preferred Qualifications
1. Master’s Degree
2. Experience with PowerSchool
3. Experience with Schoology
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility
Work Hours
8am to 5pm
Monday – Friday
12 month position
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? Yes
Posting Date 05/18/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/47323

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Solicit References Through the System? No
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Applicant Special Instructions
Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu.

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  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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    • Chronicle of Higher Education
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  2. Please specify:

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  3. * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
    • Not a current Troy University employee
    • Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
    • Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
    • Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
  4. * Do you have a valid Alabama teaching certificate with certification in special education?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you have a minimum of five years of experience in special education?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
Optional Documents
  1. Unofficial Transcript 1
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