SPED Coordinator

Paramount Schools of Excellence, Inc•Indianapolis, IN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Special Education Director and Principal, the PSOE Special Education Coordinator provides support services, direct instruction, and supervision for students, staff, and parents. Support services include case management, referral coordination, case conference attendance, assessment, diagnostics, and reporting. This work takes place at the school site, in other public buildings, and in private residences as delegated. Additional responsibilities include student rostering/scheduling, maintaining and coordinating individual student Education Plans, Section 504 Plans, etc. The Special Education Coordinator will ensure operational and functional knowledge of site-based special education services, state and federal special education law, FERPA and FAPE law, parent relations, behavioral management, documenting and reporting requirements, and process-driven accountability. Responsibilities Coordinates school special education programs in accordance with Board policy, goals, and objectives; Department of Education rules and regulations; and federal laws and regulations. Develops long and short-range special education plans. Collaborates with staff to ensure the appropriate inclusion of special education students in all subject classes, school programs, and activities. Articulates and implements a clear vision for moving special education students on a service continuum from the least restrictive environment (LRE) to inclusion in regular education classes. Coordinates special education evaluations and assessments. Assists school leaders in the supervision of special education staff and program. Assists with network professional development. Provides direct support service to individual students, small groups, and classrooms. Utilizes data-driven instruction and PSOE educational frameworks to ensure delivery of standard’s driven instruction to all students in the special education program. Completes assessments, referrals, and conferences with students, staff, and families. Oversees implementation of BIP’s, FBA’s, IEP’s and 504 programs. Utilizes oversight by Director of Special Education, school psychologist, and other subcontracted professional staff/outside agencies as needed to identify and understand strategies for support and instruction. Completes home or offsite visits as delegated. Develops and maintains family communication programs and community partnerships. Serves as a member of other school-based behavioral/outreach teams. Provide direct service (and oversee Special Education team scheduling) to students in all push-in and pullout programs. Completes reports and follow-up documentation as required by Federal, State, and local agencies. Completes any additional reporting as requested by the Director of Special Education. Foster effective teamwork between the school culture team and administration, and between the administration and school staff. Keeps updated and documented evidence as case files for all past and current cases. Contributes to a strong school education team: serves on school committees; seeks participation and involvement with direction for both ongoing local operations as well as state and federal obligations. Act as a professional advisor to the Director of Special Education on all aspects of school special education activities. Abide by all PSOE frameworks as approved by the CEO and as noted in the staff handbook. Maintain ongoing, consistent communication and team behavior team leadership as noted in the school’s frameworks. Assume all roles as delegated for a variety of school functions for the purpose of managing the team workload more efficiently. Actively engage as a volunteer to energize board members, committees, stakeholders, partnering organizations, and funders. Utilize effective systems as delegated to troubleshoot problems, track progress, and regularly evaluate workflow components, so as to measure progress in a way that can be effectively communicated to the team lead. Program planning and management Assist with the K-8 special education instructional program integration, and implementation with the assistance and direction of the Director of Special Education, network Academic team, and Principal. Contribute to the organization's mission and reflect the priorities of the school. Be prepared to assist in the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects. Assist with high school placement and transition plans for middle school special education students. Human resources planning and management Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations including FERPA, FAPE, Section 504, and Special Education. Be prepared to assist all staff with elements of special education orientation and organization.

Requirements

Valid Indiana State Teaching License or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree (master's preferred) in the field of special education.
Certification in restraints/Non-Violent Crisis Intervention preferred.
Unwavering commitment to quality programs and production.
Excellence in organizational management, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, and set and achieve strategic objectives.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.
Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to planning.
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
Passion, idealism, integrity, grit, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.
Annual training and/or professional development is required for all PSOE employees. Job-specific training is identified and scheduled by the School Principal or direct supervisor in partnership with Paramount C-suite.
Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in technology.
Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to charter schools.
Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

Coordinates school special education programs in accordance with Board policy, goals, and objectives; Department of Education rules and regulations; and federal laws and regulations.
Develops long and short-range special education plans. Collaborates with staff to ensure the appropriate inclusion of special education students in all subject classes, school programs, and activities.
Articulates and implements a clear vision for moving special education students on a service continuum from the least restrictive environment (LRE) to inclusion in regular education classes.
Coordinates special education evaluations and assessments.
Assists school leaders in the supervision of special education staff and program.
Assists with network professional development.
Provides direct support service to individual students, small groups, and classrooms.
Utilizes data-driven instruction and PSOE educational frameworks to ensure delivery of standard’s driven instruction to all students in the special education program.
Completes assessments, referrals, and conferences with students, staff, and families.
Oversees implementation of BIP’s, FBA’s, IEP’s and 504 programs.
Utilizes oversight by Director of Special Education, school psychologist, and other subcontracted professional staff/outside agencies as needed to identify and understand strategies for support and instruction.
Completes home or offsite visits as delegated.
Develops and maintains family communication programs and community partnerships.
Serves as a member of other school-based behavioral/outreach teams.
Provide direct service (and oversee Special Education team scheduling) to students in all push-in and pullout programs.
Completes reports and follow-up documentation as required by Federal, State, and local agencies.
Completes any additional reporting as requested by the Director of Special Education.
Foster effective teamwork between the school culture team and administration, and between the administration and school staff.
Keeps updated and documented evidence as case files for all past and current cases.
Contributes to a strong school education team: serves on school committees; seeks participation and involvement with direction for both ongoing local operations as well as state and federal obligations.
Act as a professional advisor to the Director of Special Education on all aspects of school special education activities.
Abide by all PSOE frameworks as approved by the CEO and as noted in the staff handbook.
Maintain ongoing, consistent communication and team behavior team leadership as noted in the school’s frameworks.
Assume all roles as delegated for a variety of school functions for the purpose of managing the team workload more efficiently.
Actively engage as a volunteer to energize board members, committees, stakeholders, partnering organizations, and funders.
Utilize effective systems as delegated to troubleshoot problems, track progress, and regularly evaluate workflow components, so as to measure progress in a way that can be effectively communicated to the team lead.
Assist with the K-8 special education instructional program integration, and implementation with the assistance and direction of the Director of Special Education, network Academic team, and Principal.
Contribute to the organization's mission and reflect the priorities of the school.
Be prepared to assist in the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects.
Assist with high school placement and transition plans for middle school special education students.
Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations including FERPA, FAPE, Section 504, and Special Education.
Be prepared to assist all staff with elements of special education orientation and organization.