Special Education Coordinator

ACCEL Schools LLC; Cleveland (OH); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

ACCEL Schools LLC seeks a Virtual Special Education Coordinator to oversee innovative SPED services and ensure compliance for Ohio students. You will contribute to leadership, maintain records, and develop policies while managing a reduced caseload and collaborating with agencies.

You will work with teaching staff to improve testing results, hire/train SPED personnel, and coordinate accommodations for state assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret student data for decisions.
• Flexible with daily challenges and duties.
• Demonstrates integrity and team-player attitude.
• Ability to work in diverse educational settings and understand RTI.
• Knowledge of state proficiency testing and standards.
• Must pass state criminal history check and health tests.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop innovative special education services to meet diverse needs and ensure compliance.
• Contribute to leadership as an active member of Administrative Staff; assist in developing the school philosophy of special education.
• Maintain all SPED records and files per timelines and state guidelines.
• Suggest or develop policies and procedures for SPED programs and compliance.
• Hold a reduced caseload and maintain paperwork and service time for caseload.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and professional matters.
• Work with staff to improve testing results and assist in hiring/training SPED staff.
• Coordinate with agencies providing services; manage contracts with supervisor.
• Track and plan for documented student accommodations for state/district testing.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Integrity

Student care

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google applications

Email

Internet applications

Job description

OHDELA (Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy) is a tuition-free, K-12 online school dedicated to transforming education through a state-of-the-art virtual experience. We offer a flexible, standards-aligned curriculum delivered by highly qualified teachers, providing 24/7 access to learning. As a premier online academy, we tailor our instruction to meet the unique needs of every student—from advanced learners to those seeking a safe, bully-free environment.

We are seeking a Virtual Special Education Coordinator who is dedicated to providing a superior education for all students! We are seeking candidates who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.

Eligibility: Open to all residents of Ohio

About the Opportunity:

• Oversight and development of innovative special education services to meet diverse student needs and ensure quality of education and compliance
• Contribute to the leadership team working as an active member oftheAdministrativeStaff;assist in the developmentand trainingof the total school philosophy of specialeducation
• Ensure maintenance ofallspecial education studentrecords andfilesin accordance with timelines and guidelines as established by state law and the Department of Education best practices
• Suggest/developnewpolicies,procedures or changes essential to special educationprogramsand compliance
• Hold a reduced caseload of students
• Maintain compliance with paperwork and service time for the assigned caseload
• Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information and any professionalmatters
• Work with the teaching staff to improve standardized and proficiency testingresults
• Assist in hiring and oversee the training of all Special Educationstaff
• Act as point of contact with all agencies providing related services to students, manage contracts and agreements related to services in collaboration with supervisor.
• Participate in ongoing training to enhance professionalskills
• Provide resources forSpecial Education staff
• In collaboration with the Testing Manager, track and plan for provision of alldocumented student accommodationsfor state anddistricttesting
• Act as point of contact for outside agencies and service providers working withstudents
• Collaborate with the State Reporting Coordinator to ensure all data for Special Education students is accurately captured and reported
• Participate in such other activities as directed: faculty meetings (before or after school hours), openhouses,commencement exercises, chaperone studentactivities,provide guidance for students, participate in professionallearningcommunities, studyandhelpresolveschool problems,andparticipateinthepreparationof courses of study -- these activities demonstrate valuable support forthe school
• Perform student home visits asrequired
• Serve as LEA/District Rep for special education meetings
• Perform other duties asassigned

About You:

• Bachelor’s Degree minimum, Master’s Degree preferred
• Proficient in computer applications, including MS Office Suite, Google applications, e-mail, and internet applications; excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit genuine care for children and a passion for teaching
• Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data to make sound educational decisions
• Exhibit flexibility with regard to decision-making, daily challenges, and job duties
• Has strong sense of integrity
• Has a “team player” attitude
• Ability to work in a diverse educational community setting
• Understanding of the community and student demographics
• Understanding of the RTI process
• Understand state proficiency testing as well as state teaching standards
• Satisfactory completion of state required criminal history check and health tests
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ 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.

We offer the following benefits:

Compensation and Benefits:The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
The annual starting salary for this position is between $55,000 - 75,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.