SPED Coordinator

Beta Academy • Houston, TX

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About The Position

SPED Coordinator Job Description Beta is a Title I Schoolwide campus. I understand that part or all of this job could be funded with federal funds. Mission The mission of the Beta Academy SPED Coordinator is to manage the SPED program with excellence, support a culture of joyful rigor, and develop scholars and leaders who can contribute on a community, national, and international level. Outcomes Meet Student Growth Performance Standards Recognized: 55% of scholars meet or exceed expected growth Exemplary: 60% of scholars meet or exceed expected growth Master: 70% of scholars meet or exceed expected growth 2. Meet Compliance Goals 100% of Transfer ARDs are conducted within the timeline. 100% of Initial evaluations are completed within the timeline. 100% ARD meetings held for newly identified scholars or DNQs. 100% of Annual ARDs are conducted within the timeline. 100% of Three Year re-evaluations are conducted within the timeline. 100% of compliance for Child Find procedures. 100% of cyclical audits earn an A or B. 100% of audit files are up to date. 100% of identified scholars are serviced. 100% of service logs are completed and submitted weekly. 100% Participation in LPACs for dually identified scholars. 100% of progress documentation completed. 3. Meet Special Pops Service Goals 90% Satisfactory on Parent/Scholar Surveys 90% Satisfactory on Staff Climate Survey Role Based Competencies Organization & Planning High Standards Openness to Feedback and Ideas Proactivity Efficiency Communication Team Work Attention to Detail Problem-Solving Emotional Intelligence Flexibility/Adaptability Beta Culture Competencies Joy Culture of Honor Courageous Conversations Integrity High Standards Creativity

Requirements

• Required Special Education Certification with the State of Texas.
• Minimum of five years of SPED teaching experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Compliance & Legal Oversight Provides direct compliance support for the school district and campuses. Ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines pertaining to special education and 504 by assisting with the coordination and monitoring of evaluation timelines, ARD document compliance, implementation of IEPs and 504 plans, archiving ARD documents, and overall maintenance of audit files. Ensure ARDs, FIEs, and Reevaluations are in compliance with timelines. Conducts monthly IEP audits to ensure compliance with federal, state and district special education policies and procedures. Ensures procedural safeguards are met. Implement and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures. Remain current on rules set forth in special population law and regulations.
• Case Management, Documentation & Service Delivery Responsible for ensuring delivery of all of the services prescribed in the individual education plans. Schedule services for Special Education scholars (OT, PT, VI, etc.) Work with school staff to manage reporting and data tracking for the Special Education programs. Ensure quality, compliance, and accuracy of information in IEPs, paperwork, and SuccessEd. Update SPED Scholars spreadsheet after each ARD with current schedule of services. Ensures IEPs are updated in Skyward. Supervise the completion of progress documentation (service logs, progress reports, collection of work samples, grades in gradebook, etc.) Supervise that Progress Reports are sent home in a timely manner Provide Compensatory Services and/or Extended School Year Services (ESY) during the summer. Provide Homebound Services. Collect referral packets for scholars referred for Special Education evaluations. Conduct observations as part of the referral process. Work closely with the 504 Coordinator regarding scholars that may be in the referral process.
• Instructional Support, Collaboration & Professional Development Serve as the campuses representative for special needs scholars; effective management, supervisory, team building, and problem-solving skills. Lead professional development for principals and teachers and ensure data-driven interventions to meet the diverse academic needs of scholars. Collaborate with general education teachers and administrators to provide staff training in Special Education strategies and use of accommodations to assure appropriate assistance. Collaborate with campus administration to ensure ongoing identification and documentation of Special Education scholars. Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials needed to support general education teachers in assisting scholars with accomplishing all IEP goals. Conduct observations for Special Education and Dyslexia Teachers. Cover responsibilities in the absence of a Special Education Teacher. Attend Success Meetings for all scholars served under Special Education. Attend LPAC Meetings for dually identified scholars.
• Assessment, Accommodations & School Support Supervise implementation of accommodations and ensure grades are accurate. STAAR Testing Accommodations ready two months prior to testing and update as ARDs are being held. Collaborates with the District Testing Coordinator to ensure accommodations on State Assessments are provided to scholars in Special Populations. Promote and maintain a positive and effective school climate by ensuring that all interactions with staff, scholars, parents, and the public at large are prompt, efficient, helpful and friendly. Maintain open lines of communication regarding special services with all interested parties; respond to concerns of parents, teachers, and administrators. Attend all staff meetings called by school or division administration. Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO, CAO, EDSP, and Charter School Principal.
• Staff Leadership Responsibilities Seeks out and participates in educational and professional development and motivates and encourages such developments for staff. Recognizes problems and impediments and assists with constructive resolutions. Ensuring a professional and college preparatory climate across the campus. Develop and supervise mentoring opportunities within the school. Provides leadership in supporting the continuous campus improvement processes. Assists in the development of community and strategic partnerships. Pursue the vision and execute the mission of the school. Provide a safe and clean environment for learning. Adheres to and enforces board policy, school guidelines, and administrative directives. Works with and assists faculty in the development of effective classroom discipline and organization. Read and comply with the Procedures Manual, Employee Handbook, Scholar Handbook and Scholar Code of Conduct. Establishes and maintains professional and cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders: parents, scholars, staff, neighbors, and partners. Promotes and maintains a positive and effective school climate by ensuring that all interactions with staff, scholars, parents, and the public at large are prompt, efficient, helpful and friendly.
• Professionalism & Communication: Demonstrate professionalism by being in regular attendance and arriving on time to work, staff meetings, tutorials, cafeteria duty, parent nights and other assigned duties. Complete required training on time. Work cooperatively to create an atmosphere of unity among the school community and refrain from gossip, negativity and unsupportive comments. Demonstrate professionalism at ALL times. Exercise wisdom by remaining calm, respectful and non-defensive during parent meetings, disagreements, and personal attacks. Utilize professional communication with strong grammar, syntax, usage and/or spelling skills during phone conversations, personal conversations, emails, and social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. Refrain from attacking others, fighting, or engaging in controversial subjects on social media. Use professional communication on and off campus, refraining from attacking others, fighting, or engaging in controversial subjects on social media. Professional communication is used on and off campus. Exhibit professionalism in appearance and follow the BA standard of dress. Apply this standard of dress to social media posts in regards to modesty in dress and action (ex: swimsuit, cleavage, & shirtless pictures, in addition to posts with alcohol, cigarettes and bars etc.). Regularly communicate to parents about scholar achievement levels, class behavior, assigned homework, academic needs, and any concerns. Check staff email a minimum of three times daily during normal working hours and check teacher in-box daily and commit to read updates, notes, and employee notices in a timely manner.
• Other duties/ responsibilities: As a Beta Academy team member, you must be able and willing to participate in all dance/ stomp productions throughout the academic school year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level