Exceptional Student Services Regional Coordinator

BASIS is seeking a future Exceptional Student Services Regional Coordinator in the Dallas Metro Area to join our team!

The role of the ESS Regional Coordinator is to oversee all aspects of the Special Education (SPED) program at a school site including programs under IDEA and Section 504 such as identifying the need for planning and executing all standardized and child specific testing for students suspected of or having a disability. The ESS Regional Coordinator ensures that schools special education practices are aligned with all pertinent regulations and laws maintain open communication channels with all parties involved and provide school-site training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Comprehensively manages the special education process including child find activities the evaluation and identification process the Individual Education Program (IEP) creation process the implementation and periodic review process under IDEA and Section 504 for the assigned region
• Ensure specially designed instruction is consistent with individual student needs as articulated in the students Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Review IEP and evaluations for compliance requirements prior to securing documents in student system and permanent file.
• System administrator for ESPED
• Provide guidance and professional development to general education teachers on student accommodation implementation IDEA FAPE Child Find obligations the student referral process etc.
• Provide guidance and professional development to special education teachers on a variety of special education/compliance topics
• Responsible for transfer in process for any new student enrolling at a BASIS Ed- Texas school
• Manage evaluation timelines for compliance with outside providers (LSSP SLP)
• Ensure compliance with all State and Federal Special Education requirements and deadlines
• Collaborate with schools testing coordinator to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided according to student IEPs or 504 plan for district and state testing.
• Maintain appropriate communication with Head of School and Central Office
• Maintain record of current certifications for school personnel and related service providers
• Supervise itinerant/related service providers
• Serve as out of district placement coordinator
• Evaluate programming needs to make appropriate staffing allocations recommendations
• Coordinating and ensuring full state and federal compliance with all aspects of programming (identification review dismissal) for students with disabilities per the IDEA and Section 504
• Preparing and report accurate and timely data for internal and external regulatory purposes
• Oversee TEA monitoring activities
• Supporting general education teachers and collaborating with administrators to ensure the availability of a FAPE to eligible students
• Responsible for accurate census reporting to TEA June 2019
• Provide guidance to school leaders on contingent meetings (serve as legal education agent for the school as needed)
• Serve as liaison between SPED school personnel and school leaders
• Responsible for supporting schools in the completion of Child Outcome Summary Forms (COSF) twice a year
• Maintain regular full predictable attendance
• Accurate and timely data entry for PEIMS
• Other duties assigned

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in special education or related subject matter
• Certifications and Credentials: Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and/or satisfactory applicable state background check
• Experience: 1 year experience in a special education leadership role
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

• Education: Masters degree in special education or related subject matter
• Certifications and Credentials: CPI or TACT-2 current special education certificate
• Data entry systems: ESPED and/or PowerSchool student system

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Competencies

• Accountable- Take responsibility for own work establish trust and be receptive to feedback
• Communication- Effectively convey information both verbally and in writing; communicate in a manner that is clear complete and concise
• Conflict Resolution- Deescalate high emotion situations; find common ground between conflicting viewpoints; demonstrate patience and flexibility
• Cooperative- Seek out and engage in group participation to complete or improve work; work effectively with others in a positive and productive manner
• Detail Oriented- Pay attention to the minor details of a project or task
• Efficient- Prioritize and execute day-to-day responsibilities to best meet business demands; maximize productivity and minimize wasted time
• Judgment- Formulate a sound decision using the available information; effectively analyze data to improve student achievement
• Organized- Develop and maintain order while documenting filing and coordinating tasks
• Relatable- Build and maintain genuine positive and professional relationships; be respectful and inclusive in decision making; work well with others regardless of level background or opinions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

General Demands

• Stand O (Occasionally)
• Walk O (Occasionally)
• Sit C (Constantly)
• Reach Outward C (Constantly)
• Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)
• Climb N (Not Applicable)
• Crawl N (Not Applicable)
• Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)
• Bend O (Occasionally)

Lift/Carry

• 10 lbs or less O (Occasionally)
• 11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)
• 21-50 lbs O (Occasionally)
• 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
• Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

• 12 lbs or less O (Occasionally)
• 13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)
• 26-40 lbs O (Occasionally)
• 41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

Note: The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the Company may deem appropriate.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race color religion national origin sex age disability gender identity or expression or any other classification protected by law in any of its business activities including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX.

*As used in this policy the term BASIS refers to: BASIS Educational Group LLC BASIS Schools Inc. BTX Schools Inc. BDC A Public School Inc. BBR Schools Inc. and all affiliated entities.