Special Education Director

Start date:

July 1, 2026.

Our growing Ohio virtual public charter school is seeking an experienced and collaborative Special Education Coordinator to help build and support a high-quality special education program as the school continues to expand. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who enjoys creating systems, supporting staff, ensuring compliance, and working closely with school leadership in a start‑up environment.

The Special Education Coordinator will work directly with the School Leader and administrative team to develop and implement effective special education processes, oversee compliance, support service delivery, and help establish a strong foundation for student success in a virtual learning environment.

• Coordinate and oversee day‑to‑day special education operations
• Ensure compliance with IDEA, Ohio Department of Education requirements, and charter school policies
• Support development and implementation of special education procedures and workflows
• Coordinate referrals, evaluations, eligibility meetings, and IEP processes
• Monitor timelines, documentation, caseloads, and service delivery compliance
• Collaborate closely with School Leadership and administrative staff to build systems and operational procedures
• Support related service providers, intervention specialists, and case managers
• Participate in IEP meetings and provide guidance to staff and families
• Assist with state reporting, audits, compliance monitoring, and records management
• Help establish best practices for virtual service delivery and parent communication
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contracted providers as needed
• Support onboarding and training of special education staff
• Medicaid billing coordination (initially)

• Valid Ohio administrative licensure or appropriate Ohio special education licensure
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in special education leadership, coordination, or program management
• Previous experience serving as a Special Education Coordinator strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of IDEA, ETRs, IEP compliance, and Ohio special education regulations
• Experience working in public schools or charter school settings
• Ability to work collaboratively with school leadership, staff, families, and outside providers
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills

• Experience helping establish or grow new school programs
• Knowledge of Medicaid billing and related service coordination
• Knowledge of Ohio Special Education Code
• Experience managing compliance systems and timelines
• Familiarity with virtual platforms and online documentation systems

• Full‑time, 12‑month position
• Remote/ virtual work environment
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Benefits package available

This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys both leadership and hands‑on coordination work. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping shape and support the school’s special education department during an important growth phase while working closely with the School Leader and administrative team to ensure students receive high‑quality, compliant services.