ESE Coordinator: SPED Program Lead & IEP Expert

charterschoolsusa; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Schools USA is seeking an ESE Coordinator to lead SPED teachers and manage the school’s special education program. You will oversee eligibility evaluations, ensure confidentiality, and provide guidance to staff, parents, and district partners.

You will facilitate IEPs/ITPs/EPs, promote inclusive practices, and travel to CSUSA sites as needed while collaborating with internal teams and the district SPED department to ensure compliant, quality services.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Certified in one area of Exceptional Education (two areas preferred).
• Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience.
• Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• May perform other duties assigned.

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, and 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 IEPs, ITPs, FSPs, and EPs for exceptional students in accordance with state requirements.
• Assist with the development and implementation of inclusive procedures for CSUSA schools.
• Implementation 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.

Skills

Enthusiasm for mission

Time management

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality & reliability

MS Office & SIS proficiency

Education

BS/BA degree

Master's degree preferred

Certification in Exceptional Education

Tools

SIS (Student Information System)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Charter Schools USA is seeking an ESE Coordinator to lead SPED teachers and manage the school’s special education program. You will oversee eligibility evaluations, ensure confidentiality, and provide guidance to staff, parents, and district partners.

You will facilitate IEPs/ITPs/EPs, promote inclusive practices, and travel to CSUSA sites as needed while collaborating with internal teams and the district SPED department to ensure compliant, quality services.