Special Education Process Coordinator

Special Education Process Coordinator                        

Status                         Full-Time         Contract Days              11-months

Classification             Exempt            Start Date                      August 1st       End Date     June 30th

Reports to                   Special Education Director

ABOUT BROOKSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL

Brookside Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school serving Pre-K through 8th-grade students in Kansas City Public School (KCPS) boundaries. We focus on rigorous academics, leadership skills, and the whole child to prepare students for success beyond our doors. Our caring community of well-trained and supported staff members, engaged families, and supportive community partners empowers students to be leaders of their tomorrow. We are committed to diversity, culturally relevant teaching and learning, family and community engagement, restorative practices, and social and emotional learning.

POSITION SUMMARY & PURPOSE

The Special Education Coordinator provides support to staff, parents, and students with disabilities. Works directly with the Special Education Director, Special Education teachers, and teachers regarding referral and process from placement to program review as needed for each individual case. The Process Coordinator works to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities described herein are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, as necessitated by business demands.

Operations and Facilities

• Maintains district records. 
• Submits all reports and data required by state and federal law. 
• Maintains facilities that are safe, adequate, efficient, and conducive to learning. 
• Directs the acquisition of instructional materials, supplies, and other equipment necessary for effective instruction.
• Coordinates instructional program for special education services.
• Conducts Focus Walks and provides feedback to teachers and administrators

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops system procedures for identification, evaluation, and placement of students with special education needs;
• Represents the school system in dealing with outside agencies and organizations concerned with special education;
• Facilitates communication and mediation with parents and advocates regarding the delivery of special education services;
• Coordinates the development and maintenance of student special education files.
• Assist in implementation of program evaluation as it relates to the Special Education standards set by DESE.
• Interpret diagnoses to school personnel, other concerned professionals, parents, and students.
• Prepare and submit such reports as may be required.
• Keep informed and communicate with staff all legal requirements governing special education.
• Promote effective communication with staff, parents, and administration as related to the District’s special programs.
• Assist with the yearly updates and revisions of the local Compliance Plan in accordance with DESE.
• Provide necessary support/inservice for staff.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Represent the district as the LEA representative for IEP/placement conferences as directed by supervisor.
• Ensure procedures are followed for placement, evaluation, assignment, and re-appraisal of students in special education, including procedures for referral, securing medical reports, and obtaining psychological examinations.
• Assume responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing evaluation documents.
• Arrange transportation as a related service in assigned buildings.
• Participate in special consultations and case conferences with school personnel and consultants.
• Administer a variety of tests as assigned by the district or building team.
• Coordinate and facilitate functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention plan staffing.
• Facilitate review of parent referrals for special education services.
• Serve as a resource person concerning Special Education process, evaluation tools and diagnoses for teacher and other school personnel.
• Assume responsibility for professional growth and development, keeping current with the literature, new research, improved techniques and attending appropriate professional meetings and conventions.
• Assist in class scheduling at the secondary level and other levels if necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality and non-judgmental views of children and families served.
• Uses time effectively.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Legal and Compliance

• Ensures that Brookside Charter complies with and meets all deadlines associated with state, federal, and sponsor reporting and statutory requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

*All requirements listed below are required unless otherwise designated as “preferred.”

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor degree
• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate in appropriate area

Experience

• Experience as a Special Education teacher in a school environment is preferred.
• Experience teaching historically underserved populations (or historically marginalized populations) with a record of positive academic improvement
• Experience in evaluation, diagnosis and Special Education service delivery, preferred

Skills and Traits

• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office or equivalent software.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how school operations and administration support instruction. 
• Make sure school procedures are clearly understood and implemented to serve a single purpose – to support the pursuit of student academic and socioemotional outcomes.  
• The candidate must be self-reflective, as well as fair, and respectful of others. While the Special Education Process Coordinator will be adept at giving affirming and adjusting feedback fairly and respectfully, s/he will also be self-reflective and accept feedback from the Board, Superintendent, Special Education Director, teachers, school staff, parents, and others in the same spirit of cooperation and shared responsibility for future outcomes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position may require remaining stationary and/or moving for intermittent periods, as well as moderate dexterity in operating standard office equipment (e.g., computer, printer, copier).
• This position requires individuals with a range of visual acuity as well as the ability to communicate with others. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• May require some travel

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We’re committed to providing best-in-class benefits to our teachers and staff. Elements of Brookside Charter School’s benefits package include competitive pay, subsidized health insurance, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and paid time off.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY 

Brookside Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, and promote for all jobs on the basis of merit, qualifications, skills, and competence. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,  color, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. Brookside Charter School will fully comply with all employment-related and other laws. All employment decisions will be made solely on the basis of the individual's qualifications as related to the requirement of the position being filled. 

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