SPED Compliance Coordinator

Introduction

As a pioneer in the Charter school movement, CSUSA is one of the fastest-growing education management organizations in the United States, providing a wide variety of educational choices to over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools across Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Louisiana.

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation.

With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission:
Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a SPED Compliance Coordinator, you will serve as a primary resource to Special Education Administration, Building Administrators, Teachers, and related service staff.

Ensures that Special Education compliance is monitored and evaluated continuously.

• Prepares compliance audit data by compiling and analyzing internal and external
• Develops special education compliance training programs for specific audiences.
• Assist administration in development of special education policies and procedures.
• Assists administration with implementation of special education policies and procedures.
• Investigate special education complaints from parents and staff.
• Supports staff to improve their understanding of compliance with special education laws, policies, and procedures.
• Assists administration in providing training regarding compliance with special education laws, policies, and procedures.
• Communicates new developments in special education legal interpretation to staff.
• Enhances compliance by accepting ownership.
• Consults directly with CSUSA personnel when applicable.
• Leads by example in adherence and knowledge of the CSUSA and school's Vision, Mission and Values demonstrated by his/her commitment to act in an ethical manner using behaviors that promote a team concept.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Has specialized knowledge of Special Education law, policies, and procedures.
• Has the ability to work and interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Has the ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
• Has the ability to prepare comprehensive business reports, including writing report sections, integrating content, and formatting business documents.
• Has the ability to establish a set of operating principles and routines, driving projects to completion, while insisting on highest level of quality.
• Has strong time management skills.
• Has the ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Displays excellent interpersonal skills to all constituents be courteous, professional, and helpful;
  Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• Demonstrates proficient use of computer software -- Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);
  Student Information System (SIS) and email communications.
• Possesses good knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Possesses detailed knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law preferred.

• College Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• Excellent organization, time management, and follow up skills.
• Mu…