Charter Schools USA · 11 hours ago
Regional Coordinator Spe
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. The Regional Coordinator Specialist will support and coordinate with employees in the Special Education Department, ensuring compliance with special education laws and leading the management of special education programs and services to meet student needs.
Responsibilities
Lead in the direction and management of all special education programs and services to meet student needs
Remain informed of changes to special education federal and state laws to support the school level compliance
Provide monitoring to ensure that IEP meetings, evaluations and reevaluations are conducted in an accurate and timely manner
Monitor special education paperwork for accuracy and timeliness, according to regulations
Use resources and materials to support staff in the accomplishment of special education goals
Assist with planning for classroom and testing accommodations for students with disabilities
Lead in assisting with developing and adapting curriculum materials and educational practices to meet the needs of students and teachers
Maintain communication with Related Service Providers and Case Managers to ensure compliance with provision of services, evaluations, and quarterly progress reports
Support school staff in making data-driven instructional decisions to improve special education student outcomes
Maintain accurate and compliant special education data and support state data reporting requirements
Support schools with scheduling of special education students to ensure fiscal responsibility when allocating resources based on student needs
Arrange for and lead training for inclusionary best practices
Model strategies for inclusionary practices as appropriate
Act as informational liaison for inclusion as appropriate
Assist schools with implementing special education service delivery models to ensure the provision of a full continuum of services
Monitor appropriate transition plans for students of transition age
Support schools in the development of community partnerships to support student transition
Plan and conduct appointments with special education staff as needed
Provide support for special education student achievement in the general education setting through training teachers and assisting with implementation of school inclusion plans
Consult/train school staff in areas related to student eligibility, placement and provision of services, and quality IEP development
Collaborate with special education teachers to monitor student progress and compliance (including student compliancy issues, withdrawals, progress monitoring, etc
Collaborate with school staff to develop local processes and procedures to align with state special education policies
Participate in regionally sponsored professional development opportunities to maintain familiarity with local policies
Conduct professional development on local special education procedures
Serve as liaison to facilitate effective communication among special education staff, students, parents, and School Leaders
Maintain collaborative relationship with CSUSA's Special Education department
Travel to assigned CSUSA school sites as required
Qualification
Required
Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Strong time management & organizational skills
Demonstrate project management skills and an ability to work independently
Enthusiastic about taking on new challenges and the ability to prioritize effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff. As unique situations present themselves, the employee must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image
Establish excellent interpersonal skills between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful; Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating, and Influencing
Ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance
Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Consistently strives to implement best practices and positive character education
Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent
Preferred
Master's Degree in Special Education Preferred
Experience leading staff of Special Education teachers
Certified in Special Education in the states of North Carolina and Georgia, preferred
Regional Coordinator of Special Ed, North Carolina
Company
Charter Schools USA
Charter Schools USA is one of the fastest growing education management companies in the U.S.