A professional who directs and coordinates activities of teachers and other staff providing home or school instruction, evaluation services, job placement, or other special education services to physically, mentally, emotionally, or neurologically handicapped children. Responsibilities include:

• Reviews referrals and diagnoses and participates in conferences with administrators, staff, parents, children, and other concerned parties to formulate recommendations for student placement and provision of services.
• Monitors staff activities and gives technical assistance in areas, such as assessment, curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and management of student behavior.
• Plans and conducts in-service training.
• Interviews applicants, recommends hirings, and evaluates staff performance.
• May write grant proposals.
• May assist program administrators in preparation of budget and development of program policy and goals.
• May address public to elicit support and explain program objectives.