Pennwood Cyber Charter School - Special Education Coordinator

Connections Education LLC; Elm (PA); Remote; USD 85.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pennwood Cyber Charter School is seeking a mission-driven Coordinator of Special Education to support compliance, instructional quality, and service delivery across intake, placement, evaluation, assistive technology, and staff support. Reporting to the Director of Special Education, the role guides teachers, related staff, and families to ensure timely, equitable services.

The Coordinator translates requirements into practical procedures, mentors staff, and collaborates with families and school

Qualifikationen

• Active Pennsylvania Special Education certification.
• Active Pennsylvania Supervisor of Special Education certificate or K-12 Principal certification.
• At least five years of special education teaching experience.
• At least three years of experience in a virtual charter school environment.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Chapter 711, and Section 504.
• Experience supervising staff and serving as the Local Education Agency representative in IEP meetings.
• Experience conducting IEP and evaluation-document reviews.
• Strong organizational, communication, coaching, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to travel statewide for meetings, staff support, state testing, and school events.

Aufgaben

• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and operational guidance to special education staff.
• Supervise assigned staff and ensure implementation of special education policies.
• Review IEPs and related records to determine student needs and placements.
• Represent the Local Education Agency in IEP meetings and sign required documents.
• Coordinate services with related service providers and school partners.
• Support onboarding, training, and evaluation processes for new staff.
• Maintain awareness of timelines, compliance risks, and data-driven decision making.

Ausbildung

State Certification: Special Education (PA)

K-12 Supervisor/Principal Certification (PA)

Jobbeschreibung

About Pennwood Cyber Charter School

Pennwood Cyber Charter School is a tuition-free, K-12 public cyber charter school serving students across Pennsylvania. Pennwood offers flexible virtual learning supported by a proven curriculum, individualized student support, and innovative educational opportunities that promote academic achievement, engagement, and long-term student success.

CTerm expands opportunities for intervention, enrichment, relationship-building, career exploration, and personalized learning.

Pennwood is committed to a collaborative, relationship-centered virtual school culture in which students, families, and staff feel connected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Pennwood staff members are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes health coverage and retirement contributions through a 403(b) plan with a 5% employer match in place of PSERS.

The Coordinator of Special Education is a mission-driven leader responsible for supporting the compliance, instructional quality, and effective delivery of special education services across Pennwood Cyber Charter School. Reporting to the Director of Special Education, the Coordinator provides strategic and operational leadership across intake, document review, placement, service delivery, evaluation processes, assistive technology, and staff support.

The Coordinator translates federal and Pennsylvania special education requirements into clear, practical procedures that protect required timelines and promote equitable access to services. The role provides hands-on leadership to special education teachers, related service staff, and families and serves as an instructional coach, problem-solver, and liaison in complex cases.

Team Leadership, Supervision, and Coaching

• Provide day-to-day coaching, mentorship, performance feedback, and operational guidance to special education teachers, substitute teachers, and paraprofessionals.
• Supervise assigned staff, when applicable, and support consistent implementation of special education expectations and procedures.
• Review incoming Individualized Education Programs and related records to assess student needs and recommend appropriate placements.
• Serve as the Local Education Agency representative in Individualized Education Program meetings and sign official documents, as authorized.
• Address parent or guardian concerns, implement procedural updates, and prepare documentation needed to support legal compliance.
• Coordinate services with related service providers and school partners.
• Maintain an accurate assistive-technology inventory and support the Student Environment, Tasks, Tools process.
• Evaluate assistive-technology requests and analyze relevant student data to determine appropriate supports.
• Coordinate implementation and training for approved assistive-technology devices.
• Ensure completion of required training for new special education staff.
• Support the creation, implementation, and oversight of special education onboarding processes.
• Maintain awareness of assistive-technology usage, critical timelines, and compliance risks.
• Use data to guide decisions, monitor progress, and improve service-delivery practices.
• Special Education Expertise: Interprets and applies federal and Pennsylvania special education requirements, including IDEA, Chapter 711, and Section 504.
• Leadership and Coaching: Provides clear direction, constructive feedback, and practical support to special education staff.
• Communicates effectively with families, staff, providers, and school partners, including in complex situations.
• Resolves issues effectively while protecting compliance, service quality, and professional relationships.
• Technology Proficiency: Uses virtual platforms, online systems, data, and assistive-technology processes effectively.

Active Pennsylvania Special Education certification.

• Active Pennsylvania Supervisor of Special Education certificate or K-12 Principal certification.
• At least five years of special education teaching experience.
• At least three years of experience in a virtual charter school environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Chapter 711, and Section 504.
• Experience supervising staff and serving as the Local Education Agency representative in Individualized Education Program meetings.
• Experience conducting Individualized Education Program and evaluation-document reviews.
• Strong organizational, communication, coaching, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to use data to guide decisions and monitor student services.
• Ability to travel statewide for meetings, staff support, state testing, and school events, as required.

Experience leading or coaching special education teams.

• Experience coordinating related services with providers and school partners.
• Experience supporting assistive-technology processes and implementation.

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