Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ACCEL Schools is a K-12 education management organization that believes in creating successful schools one child at a time. The organization is growing, and the work environment is fast-paced. We work tirelessly to raise student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while committed to participating in ongoing professional development, job embedded instructional coaching, and embracing a growth mindset. The Regional Special Education Coordinator is crucial to their success.

The Regional Special Education Coordinator , in collaboration with building leadership and school-based intervention teams, is responsible for special education compliance, implementation, and oversight. Daily tasks may include the following:

• Coach provide feedback, and support Intervention Specialists.
• Lead weekly intervention team meetings at each building within the Cincinnati area.
• Maintain special education master rosters and the timelines and tasks associated with them.
• Provide technical guidance and support related to IDEA and its implementation.
• Provide bi-weekly on-site support at each of the assigned buildings.
• 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 school team to understand volume and needs of newly enrolling Special Education students, gather existing documentation, and assist with caseload management.
• Review all Special Education documents, including IEPs, for compliance and quality and provide feedback and coaching to Intervention Specialists prior to IEP meeting
• 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 (if requested)
• Communicate and collaborate with district administration on all things Special Education.
• Collaborate with EMIS Coordinator/State Reporting Manager to ensure districts submit information into state and federal systems
• Liaison between the school and school sponsor and state for issues involving special education
• Provide support before, during, and after on-site and virtual audits
• Provide technical assistance and training for required items from ODE Special Education Profile
• Complete annual compliance documents from school sponsors and ODE with collaboration with school administration
• Serve as a resource to school leaders for special education staffing issues (communication/facilitation with vendors)
• Liaison/facilitator between schools and related service providers
• Participates in trainings and meetings held by the ACCEL Special Education team
• Perform other duties as assigned by Special Education Senior Director.

About You:

• Current Ohio Special Education Teacher
• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education
• Minimum 3 years of experience providing special education services
• 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

ACCEL Schools is a network of 90+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

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