Virtual Special Education Coordinator

ACCEL Schools

5h•Remote

About The Position

Our K-12 online public school curriculum offers rich and engaging content carefully designed to meet the standards required by the state of Indiana. At Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana, students are engaged in academics, participating in various activities and assessments appropriate to the courses being studied, including labs, journals, written assignments, discussions, group and individual projects, formative assessments, objective tests, and written exams. Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events. ELIGIBILITY: This position is open to residents of Indiana Attend relevant trainings offered by county agencies and the department of education to stay current on regulations and best practices Develop and facilitate professional development and training on varied Special Education topics Coordinate with enrollment team to understand volume and needs of newly enrolling Special Education students, gather existing documentation, and assign students to IS caseloads Review all Special Education documents, including IEPs, for compliance and quality and provide feedback and coaching to Intervention Specialists prior to IEP meeting Act as district representative at IEP meetings Assist Intervention Specialists with complex parent communications as needed Monitor Intervention Specialist compliance with timelines and data collection Observe Intervention Specialists during instructional time with students and provide feedback Partners with Principal to ensure communication and consistency in general education and special education programming Collaborate with EMIS Coordinator/State Reporting Manager to gather/enter all needed data into state and federal systems Participates in trainings and meetings held by the ACCEL Special Education team Perform all other job duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Master’s Degree Preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience providing special education services in an online model
Current Indiana Special Education Teacher or Administrator Certification
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products
Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality
Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic
Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations
Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated
Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting department, self and / or company welfare
Demonstrated leadership and management ability
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently
Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

Nice To Haves

Indiana residency preferred

Responsibilities

Attend relevant trainings offered by county agencies and the department of education to stay current on regulations and best practices
Develop and facilitate professional development and training on varied Special Education topics
Coordinate with enrollment team to understand volume and needs of newly enrolling Special Education students, gather existing documentation, and assign students to IS caseloads
Review all Special Education documents, including IEPs, for compliance and quality and provide feedback and coaching to Intervention Specialists prior to IEP meeting
Act as district representative at IEP meetings
Assist Intervention Specialists with complex parent communications as needed
Monitor Intervention Specialist compliance with timelines and data collection
Observe Intervention Specialists during instructional time with students and provide feedback
Partners with Principal to ensure communication and consistency in general education and special education programming
Collaborate with EMIS Coordinator/State Reporting Manager to gather/enter all needed data into state and federal systems
Participates in trainings and meetings held by the ACCEL Special Education team
Perform all other job duties as assigned

Benefits

Paid time off
Retirement contributions
Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary short-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
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