Regional Special Education Coordinator

Regional Special Education Coordinator

Columbus

ACCEL Schools is a K-12 education management organization that believes in creating successful schools one child at a time. The organization is growing, and the work environment is fast-paced. We work tirelessly to raise student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while committed to participating in ongoing professional development, job embedded instructional coaching, and embracing a growth mindset. The Regional Special Education Coordinator is crucial to their success.

The Regional Special Education Coordinator, in collaboration with building leadership and school-based intervention teams, is responsible for special education compliance, implementation, and oversight. Daily tasks may include the following:

• Coach provide feedback, and support Intervention Specialists.
• Lead weekly intervention team meetings at each building within the Columbus area.
• Maintain special education master rosters and the timelines and tasks associated with them.
• Provide technical guidance and support related to IDEA and its implementation.
• Provide bi-weekly on-site support at each of the assigned buildings.
• Attend relevant trainings offered by county agencies and the department of education to stay current on regulations and best practices
• Develop and facilitate professional development and training on varied Special Education topics
• Coordinate with school team to understand volume and needs of newly enrolling Special Education students, gather existing documentation, and assist with caseload management.
• Review all Special Education documents, including IEPs, for compliance and quality and provide feedback and coaching to Intervention Specialists prior to IEP meeting
• Assist Intervention Specialists with complex parent communications as needed
• Monitor Intervention Specialist compliance with timelines and data collection
• Observe Intervention Specialists during instructional time with students and provide feedback (if requested)
• Communicate and collaborate with district administration on all things Special Education.
• Collaborate with EMIS Coordinator/State Reporting Manager to ensure districts submit information into state and federal systems
• Liaison between the school and school sponsor and state for issues involving special education
• Provide support before, during, and after on-site and virtual audits
• Provide technical assistance and training for required items from ODE Special Education Profile
• Complete annual compliance documents from school sponsors and ODE with collaboration with school administration
• Serve as a resource to school leaders for special education staffing issues (communication/facilitation with vendors)
• Liaison/facilitator between schools and related service providers
• Participates in trainings and meetings held by the ACCEL Special Education team
• Perform other duties as assigned by Special Education Senior Director.

About You:

• Current Ohio Special Education Teacher
• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education
• Minimum 3 years of experience providing special education services
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality
• Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations
• Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated
• Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting department, self and / or company welfare
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

Compensation and Benefits:
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