Special Education Coordinator

Position Title: Special Education Coordinator (6-12)

Location: Great Hearts Prairie View Upper School (9001 US-287 Fort Worth TX 76131)

FLSA Status: Exempt Full-Time

TheSpecial Education Campus Coordinator(in collaboration with the Special Education Director Regional Coordinator and Campus Headmaster) will:

• Coordinate all aspects of the Child Centered Special Education Process on assigned campus.
• Ensure that the ARD/IEP process and the quality of programs for students with disabilities are in compliance with Federal State and Local requirements.

The SPED Coordinator is a leadership role on campus and is the Team Lead of the Special Education Dept. While their supervisory role does not replace the supervision from the headmaster their role does extend leadership in the specific areas where they have experience and expertise namely: supporting SPED Teachers facilitating ARD meetings guiding the development of teachers and SPED TAs compliance in terms of IEP paperwork and the first level of advisement in challenging situations with students or parents. They also represent the final decision at the SPED departmental level in terms of organizational logistics and strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities Summary:

Planning and providing specially designed instructions to students receiving special education and related services.

• Planning and providing specially designed instructions to students receiving special education and related services.
• Collaborating with related service providers and general education staff in the implementation of accommodations and modifications
• Drafting and maintaining IEPs Prior Written Notices and potentially evaluation paperwork ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Planning and facilitating meetings throughout the special education process
• Ongoing communication and collaboration with parents staff and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.
• Managing the transition of new enrollees eligible for special education and related services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversees the caseload distribution and assignment of students to the individual SPED Teachers caseloads

Ensures transfer procedure on all incoming students is complete.

In collaboration with LSSPs Diagnosticians Related Service Providers and Administration coordinates and facilitates ARD Meetings FIEs and triennial IEP reviews:

• Conducting classroom observations
• Gathering data on referred students
• Facilitating transition of parent relationships from initial evaluation to IEP development in the event that students qualify for special education services
• Coordinates facilitates and executes annual IEP meetings for students on their caseload.
• Observes the general education teachers consistent implementation of student IEPs on their caseload.

Manages related service provider relationships for students on their caseload:

• Provides orientation to each service provider to our educational philosophy school model campus layout etc.
• Coordinates with related service providers regarding evaluations meetings and services
• Follows up with service providers to generate IEP progress reports
• Serves as the academy lead of the SPED team providing support to team members for the effective completion of individual and shared responsibilities.
• Reviews IEPs and Evaluation reports written by the SPED Teachers for accuracy
• Models and provides guidance to SPED Teachers on partnering with general education teachers
• Partners with the headmaster to provide written and oral evaluations to the SPED Teachers
• Leads the Special Student Services team to complete all EOY responsibilities to prepare for the proper rollover to the next year

Required/Preferred Education: Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred

Required/Preferred Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of Special Education teaching experience
• Campus leadership experience in Special Education
• Experience coaching/mentoring teachers and/or providing professional development

RequiredCertifications: Valid TX Special Education Certification and Generalist or Core Academic Subject Area relevant to grades served.

Required/Preferred Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of special education process including state and federal timelines and compliance requirements
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Humility and skill with collaboration between multiple teams
• Conflict resolution and mediation
• Strong verbal and written communication skill
• Experience and speed with multiple platforms and computer programs (Student Information Systems IEP writing programs MS Office Suite Google)

Physical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing sitting repetitious hand and body movements bending squatting and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

US work authorization isrequired

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects managements assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Special Education at Great Hearts:

• At Great Hearts our Special Education Teachers and Coordinators are integral members of our faculty participating in all faculty-wide events and PD while also bringing the specialized expertise that is necessary for the success of all our students.
• Great Hearts aims to serve all students within our special education population in a manner that affirms and reflects their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body and academy.
• Through consultation resource inclusion and co-teaching models in a variety of academic environments the Special Education team provides essential support following an Individualized Education Plan to ensure each student is served in the least restrictive environment possible.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects managements assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.