DeKalb County School District · 23 hours ago
Central Office _ Specialist II - Charter Schools (School Innovation) 2025-2026
Covington, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expDeKalb County School District is seeking a motivated and experienced Specialist II, Charter Schools. The role involves coordinating support for charter schools, monitoring compliance with policies, and assisting with data collection and reporting for performance evaluations.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Assists in coordinating collaborative meetings and technical support for charter schools
Acts as the second stage of escalation for parent/community member concerns
Supports the department during the charter school petition and renewal processes; serves as an initial reviewer of charter school petitions and letters of intent to determine if schools can proceed in the pipeline
Monitors charter school operations for compliance with established District, State, and Federal policies and procedures and/or charter waivers
Assists department with the coordination of data collection for performance dashboards, required contract deliverables, and annual reviews (e.g., annual audits, evaluations, and reports)
Contributes to the development of internal policies, processes, procedures, and guidelines for operations between internal departments and charter schools
Pulls, organizes, and maintains data and reports from Infinite Campus (IC), ensuring accuracy and timely submission for school, district, and state compliance purposes
Compiles, organizes, and prepares monthly compliance reports; ensures accuracy and distribution of all required documentation
Maintains tracking systems for special education services, including timelines for evaluations, annual reviews, and re-evaluations
Organizes and implements special projects for the department, as directed
Reviews and/or compiles due dates for annual IEPs, re-evaluations, and initial evaluations to support compliance with IDEA timelines
Assists with uploading and verifying documentation in online platforms (e.g., Infinite Campus, GO-IEP, Epicenter)
Supports preparation of documentation for state monitoring visits, corrective action plans, and internal audits
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
An Associate's degree or equivalent completed college coursework from a Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university is required
Minimum three (3) years of related industry experience is required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related area from a Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university preferred
Experience working with Federal Programs and grants, or closely related experience, is preferred
Company
DeKalb County School District
DeKalb County School District is Georgia’s 3rd largest preK-12 system, with 137 schools and centers, including school choice programs.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Erick Hofstetter
Chief Operating Officer
Antwyn Brown
Deputy Chief Operations Officer
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