Central Office _ Specialist II - Charter Schools (School Innovation) 2025-2026

DeKalb County School District•Opportunity, GA

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About The Position

DeKalb County School District is seeking a motivated and experienced Specialist II, Charter Schools. The following duties are representative of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Tasks and responsibilities will be in concurrence with implementing the Strategic Plan and Federal Programs guidance.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.