Special Education Coordinator

2024-2025

School Overview

BHCSA:Benton Harbor Charter School Academy believes that the most significant learning occurs where trust and love for one another are the foundation. As you enter the doors, you can feel the passion and caring community exude from the academy. Students, staff and parents are committed to a safe environment where all believe that students belong in the most rigorous studies and are destined for success.

A successful candidate for this position has

• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
• The ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, and families to build trust and rapport within the school community.
• The willingness to be a humble change agent.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
  
  

As the Special Education Coordinator, your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Monitor Special Education staff caseloads in accordance with Berrien RESA compliance
• Maintain knowledge of current Special Education regulations and specially designed instruction best practices
• Support general education teachers and administrators in the implementation of appropriate strategies to meet the needs of students with IEPs
• Support implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in the general education classroom and during Special Education service time
• Analyze assessment results with the special education team to help drive instruction and IEP development
• Communicate and collaborate with the school leaders and behavior interventionists regarding student discipline
• Develop and assist with appropriate behavior management techniques for students with IEPs
• Monitor IEPs in accordance with federal, state, and district standards
• Analyze Special Education documentation as required by federal, state, and district regulations
• Ensure IEP timeline compliance with caseloads
• Facilitate a positive rapport with Berrien RESA
• Communicate regarding Manifestation Determination Review meetings
• Train on special education systems to ensure staff are knowledgeable with systems (MIPSE)
• Analyze special education data to help make student-level decisions
• Support building level team leads
• Support building-level Section 504 questions from Section 504 building-level coordinators
• Lead and plan high-quality professional development
• Give Model specific Special Education support/training
• Address/support parent concerns and encourage partnerships
• Meet regularly with the Special Education Supervisor
• Support Count Day records and worksheet B paperwork
• Oversee Medicaid billing
• Other special education-related duties assigned by the school leader or special education supervisor.
• Attend leadership team meetings and apart of the school level leadership team
• Have fun!
  
  

Job Goal: To coordinate and work with the central office Special Education and Intermediate School District (or RESA) teams to facilitate special education services and advocate for students with disabilities.

Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

Desired Requirements

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with endorsements in the appropriate grade and subject levels meeting the highly qualified requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act.
• At least ten years of successful classroom teaching experience in a school setting as a special education teacher or special education ancillary staff member.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of instructional strategies for students with disabilities.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse people.
• A proven track record of being a team player.
• Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
  
  

Work Location: 455 Riverview Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, a competitive 401(K) plan, professional development, and much more. View our benefits options here - https://choiceschools.com/careers/careers-choice-experience/

Please contact Nadia Samaha via email at nadiasamaha@choiceschools.com with any questions.

Working for Choice Schools Associates

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Scholar Model, Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding scholar schools within the state. The Scholar Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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