Special Education Coordinator

Basis Ed•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

BASIS Goodyear is seeking qualified candidates for a Special Education Coordinator to start ASAP! The role of the Special Education Coordinator is to oversee all aspects of the Special Education (SPED) program at a school site, including programs under IDEA, Section 504, and EL such as identifying the need for, planning, and executing all standardized and child-specific testing for students suspected of or having a disability. SPED Coordinators ensure that school special education practices are aligned with all pertinent regulations and laws, maintain open communication channels with all parties involved, and provide school-site training. The SPED Coordinator may also work directly with students to identify and fulfill needed educational services and supports as part of a students Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in special education or related subject matter (or 24+ credit hours in applicable subject matter with other degree)
Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and/or satisfactory applicable state background check.
Current Special Education certificate valid in relevant jurisdiction.
1 year in a role with related special education job duties.
Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in special education or related subject matter.
CPI or TACT-2
2+ years with related special education job duties in a similar-sized school.
IEP Pro (AZ), SEDs, (BA), EasyIEP (DC), special education system used by the school to manage, special education process and 504 process.

Responsibilities

Comprehensively manage the student special education process including child find activities, the evaluation and identification process, the plan creation process, and the implementation and periodic review process under IDEA, EL, and Section 504
Participate in the Student Support Team (SST) programs, as appropriate.
Oversee day-to-day tasks of Special Education Teacher and Special Education/ESS Assistants
Ensure specially designed instruction is consistent with individual student needs as articulated in the students Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
Provide guidance and professional development to general education teachers on student accommodation implementation, IDEA, FAPE, Child Find obligations, the student referral process, etc.
Identify and serve English Learners (EL)
Ensure compliance with all State and Federal Special Education requirements and deadlines.
Schedule and facilitate parent meetings of students on a plan (EL, 504, IEP) or students being referred for consideration of ESS programming.
Maintain all SPED paperwork and files.
In collaboration with appropriate school leaders, schedule and facilitate all hearing and vision screenings for current SPED students.
Schedule and facilitate student plan reviews (504, IEP, EL)
Execute and oversee all school/location-specific programs, testing, and requirements, e.g., English Learners (EL) programs, Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA)
Provide or oversee the provision of accommodations for state and district testing, as outlined in student accommodation plans.
Maintain appropriate communication with Head of School
Maintain regular, full, predictable attendance.
Adapting and delivering specially designed instruction to eligible students with disabilities
Work with students with disabilities in a small group setting or 1:1 setting.
Interact directly with students to fulfill IEP requirements.
Fulfill required provisions in student plans, including service minutes, by providing specially designed instruction and facilitating other supports and/or related services.
Providing case management services for students with disabilities including plan/program development provision and compliance
Supervise itinerant-related service providers.
Coordinating and ensuring full state and federal compliance with all aspects of programming (identification, review, dismissal) for students with disabilities per the IDEA and Section 504
Preparing and reporting accurate and timely data or internal and external regulatory purposes
Supporting general education teachers and collaborating with administrators to ensure the availability of a FAPE to eligible students.
Other duties as assigned.