Special Education Coordinator

Description

Special Education Coordinator

12-month

Exempt

About Einstein Charter Schools

Einstein Charter Schools (“Einstein”) is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to nurture students to be academically STRONG as well as socially and emotionally resilient. Founded in 2005, Einstein Charter Schools is a top performing, tuition free, open admissions network of 4 schools in New Orleans East, serving grades PK-12. Our schools are:
Sherwood Forest, Village De L’est, Einstein Middle School, and Sarah T. Reed High School. Authorized by the Orleans Parish School Board, we service the needs of more than 1,600 students, over 30% of whom receive ELL services.

At Einstein, we know our people actualize our mission for our students. We strive to create work environments and a total rewards package that promotes the hiring and retention of highly effective staff. We offer our staff an opportunity to impact the lives of our students and their New Orleans East community, a culture that prioritizes growth and collegiately, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

About You

Above all else, you come to Einstein because you believe in our mission to nurture students to be academically STRONG as well as socially and emotionally resilient. You believe in EVERY child and their capacity to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams.

You are focused on…

• Our students. In all your actions, you act in the best interest of our students. You embrace and protect their individuality and diversity. You seek to ensure they have access to an equitable future.
• Our goals. You are laser focused on our goals and strive to meet them efficiently. You know acting on data and feedback is an essential skill and aren’t afraid to innovate..
• Our people. You hope to work for an organization that is both result-driven AND relationship-driven. You seek an environment where our staff can engage authentically, collegially and have fun. You value diversity and prioritize inclusion.

Reports to the:
School Principals

Position Overview

The Special Education Coordinator, under the supervision of the Principals is responsible for ensuring the academic success of students in special education by providing leadership that ensures services and supports according to the applicable laws and the mission of EINSTEIN Schools.

The job of Special Education Coordinator is for the purpose of ensuring compliance to established policies, procedures and/or regulations; and addressing other duties and processes required to maintain the districts’ program of services.

Responsibilities include:

managing the school’s special education programs and services; developing related goals, objectives and recommending policies; planning, implementing and working with staff in evaluating the special education programs and services; acting as a liaison with other district staff, serving as a resource of information regarding special education programs and services; and ensuring that procedures are appropriate in relation to policies required by state and federal regulatory requirements.

Significant time is required for analyzing data, planning activities, monitoring programs/services, responding to others and consulting with program personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Driver of compliance

• Ensures compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations, including developing, updating, and ensuring compliance with Special Education policies and procedures that comply with laws
• Maintains special education files that include documentation of collaboration and involvement from students, teachers, parents, outside agencies, and pupil appraisal team members, as needed
• Develops and maintains a calendar of deadlines, including Federal, State, and network, to ensure that all meetings and reports are completed according to rules and regulations. This includes, although is not limited to, the following: data maintenance in SER, compliance reports, annual reviews, triennial re-evaluations, manifestation determination review (MDR), Extended School Year eligibility and planning, and evidence of collaboration
• Uses SER to add, edit, and monitor Special Education students
• Prepares and…