Special Ed Coordinator: Compliance & PD Leader

ACCEL Schools LLC; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

ACCEL Schools LLC seeks a Special Education Coordinator at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, MI to support Intervention Specialists and ensure compliant, high-quality programming.

The role involves roster management, state reporting data, PD delivery, IEP liaison duties, and collaboration with enrollment to support transfer students, while maintaining confidentiality and aligning with district policies.

Qualifications

• Attend trainings to stay current on regulations and best practices.
• Develop and facilitate professional development on varied Special Education topics.
• Coordinate with enrollment team to understand volume and needs of newly enrolling students and assign to caseloads.
• Review all Special Education documents for compliance and provide feedback to staff.
• Act as district representative at IEP meetings.
• Assist with complex parent communications as needed.
• Monitor timelines and data collection for compliance.
• Observe staff during instructional time and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with other administrators to ensure coordinated programming.

Responsibilities

• Attend trainings to stay current on regulations and best practices.
• Develop and facilitate professional development on varied Special Education topics.
• Coordinate with enrollment team to understand volume and needs of newly enrolling Special Education students, gather existing documentation, and assign students to IS caseloads.
• Review all Special Education documents, including IEPs, for compliance and quality and provide feedback and coaching to Intervention Specialists prior to IEP meeting.
• Act as district representative at IEP meetings.
• 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.
• Collaborate with grade band Principal and Asst. Principal to ensure communication and consistency in general education and special education programming.
• Collaborate with EMIS Coordinator/State Reporting Manager to gather/enter data into state and federal systems.
• Participate in trainings and meetings held by the ACCEL Special Education team.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Confidentiality handling

Time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

Master’s Degree Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

ACCEL Schools LLC seeks a Special Education Coordinator at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, MI to support Intervention Specialists and ensure compliant, high-quality programming.

The role involves roster management, state reporting data, PD delivery, IEP liaison duties, and collaboration with enrollment to support transfer students, while maintaining confidentiality and aligning with district policies.