High School Program Coordinator - Special Populations

Connections Academy; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Connections Academy in Duluth, GA seeks a 12-month, full-time High School Program Coordinator to lead EOC and instructional programs as part of the High School Leadership Team. This school-level role supports teachers and students, focusing on achievement, attendance, behavior, and academic integrity.

The candidate will collaborate with the High School Principal and Assistant Principals, participate in monthly in-person activities, and travel for state testing events as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching certification and GAPSC educational leadership certification or currently enrolled in a leadership program.
• Must have received a rating of Effective or Highly Effective in the most recent performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the High School Principal and Assistant Principals on day-to-day school-wide issues.
• Provide support in the school’s efforts to meet state and federal targets relating to student achievement, especially for students in the school’s significant groups.
• Strategize with the leadership team on compliance staffing, caseload allocations, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) concerns.
• Serve as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative in IEP meetings.
• Support the High School Leadership Team with audit reviews, special education documentation verification, and accommodations.
• Monitor compliance reports, including GO IEP Connexus reports, and take necessary follow-up actions.
• Strategize and Support High School Leadership Team with audit reviews, compliance, caseload allocations and reporting for MTSS and ESOL populations.
• Collect and analyze data pertaining to the school year task cycle such as homeroom contacts, grading, LiveLesson attendance to identify areas of improvement and strategies to enhance outcomes.
• Analyzing student performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance academic outcomes specifically for special populations
• Collaborate with Department Administrative Leads, Instructional Coaches and other district staff to analyze data and create instructional plan for student accountability and achievement pertaining to End-of-Course Testing
• Monitor and track data for students enrolled in/scheduled to complete EOC Testing
• Organize Curriculum and Instructional Programming including: Organize the implementation of Tier 1 interventions to support all students in ensuring high-quality support, Assist in managing the referral process for identifying students in ended of Tier 2 interventions, Lead and monitor implementation of instructional materials and resources, Use data to design targeted interventions of support plans for students and teachers
• Analyze student assessment data to identify trends and increase student achievement
• Provide input on the development of the school-based strategic planning in collaboration with other school staff and stakeholders.
• Supports and conducts action/learning team meetings to maintain a positive collaborative environment and facilitate vertical planning.
• Observe, supervise, and evaluate staff as assigned in accordance with district policies including
• Assist the High School Leadership Team with administrative duties pertaining to the planning, organization, oversight and leadership of programs, policies, procedures, and services.
• Support quality classroom instruction and its improvement in all settings through monitoring, observing, model teaching, and coaching.
• Diligently seek opportunities for professional development, act as a coach and sounding board, and serve as an organizational role model in cultivating a culture of high expectations and support.
• Assist the Principal & Assistant Principals in teacher recruitment and hiring
• Special Projects- Take on special projects or initiatives as assigned by the Principal to contribute to the overall improvement of the school.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Travel willingness

Education

Teaching certification

Leadership certification

Job description

Georgia Connections Academy in Duluth, GA seeks a 12-month, full-time High School Program Coordinator to lead EOC and instructional programs as part of the High School Leadership Team. This school-level role supports teachers and students, focusing on achievement, attendance, behavior, and academic integrity.

The candidate will collaborate with the High School Principal and Assistant Principals, participate in monthly in-person activities, and travel for state testing events as needed.