What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Coordinator position at Charter Schools USA?
Who We Are
Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in LifeTM. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good HeartsTM.
Job Purpose
To join a team of people with the mission : Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life TM. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good HeartsTM through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As an ESE Coordinator, you will support the school's instructional program by directing SPED Teachers and the school's SPED program for children with educational disabilities in accordance with state law and regulations as well as CSUSA curriculum.
How You Will Impact Education
Instruction / Education Responsibilities
- Supervise, direct and manage SPED Teachers and school's SPED program.
- Compile and review comprehensive evaluation data required to determine the appropriate eligibility of individual exceptional students.
- Assure confidentiality of any personally identifiable data.
- Provide consultant services to school-level staff which directly relate to the eligibility, placement and provision of services.
- Provide parent education information about types of programs, the locations of such programs, the district's policies and procedures for determining eligibility and placement, and their rights as a parent of an SPED student.
- Serve as liaison among Special Education student (SPED), regular education, and parents.
- Utilize resources from school(s), CSUSA, the district and the community
- Facilitate effective communication and articulation between school(s) staff members.
- Schedule and conduct Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Individual Transition Plans (ITPs), Family Support Plans (FSPs), and Education Plans (EPs) for exceptional students in accordance with state requirements.
- Assist with the development and implementation of inclusive procedures for CSUSA schools.
- Implement of least Restrictive Environment Instruction for SPED students.
- Provide technical assistance to schools in identification, evaluation / placement, and / or IEP, ITP, FSP, or EP disputes.
- Provide assistance in problem-solving.
- Travel to assigned CSUSA school sites as required.
- Report FTE data to appropriate bodies.
- Make recommendations for procedural and / or program improvement based on data analysis.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationship with district's SPED department.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Job Requirements
Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter :
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FLSA Overtime Category
Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
