Special Education Coordinator

MN Association of Charter Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spero Academy is seeking a Special Education Coordinator to oversee IEP services, compliance, and case management. The role requires collaboration with the Director of Special Education and school staff to ensure high-quality services for students.

Responsibilities include leading the Child Study Team, coordinating assessments, and supporting families with timely communication. The position requires strong leadership and extensive experience in elementary special education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Elementary Special Education or equivalent.
• Current Minnesota Special Education licensure preferred or in licensure program.
• Experience with staff evaluation and training in special education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee due process management and IEP services for all students.
• Mentor teachers and train staff in IEP management.
• Lead IEP meetings as district representative and ensure compliance timelines.

Skills

Special Education

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Training

Case management

Education

Master's degree in Elementary Special Education

Minnesota licensure

Administrative licensure program (preferred)

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Coordinator
Reports To: Executive Director, Special Ed Director
Supervises: Teaching Staff, Paraprofessional Special Education Staff
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Start Date: Immediately

Position Summary

Special education records:

• Oversight and Coordination of due process management and IEP services for all students, assuring they are accurate, timely and of high quality.
• Serves as a teacher mentor assisting and training in the IEP management.
• Holds regular check-ins with case managers to ensure compliance and timeline management.
• Assists in special education evaluation training for case managers.
• Provides testing support, (e.g., academic testing, ASD testing)
• Assures maintenance of accurate student special education files consistent with rules and regulations, including student file systems, SPED forms, teacher files and storage.
• Serves as the district representative on internal and external IEP meetings.
• Depending on license, serves as General education representative at IEP meetings.
• Leads the Child Study Team in coordinating the assessment referral process, assurance of documentation, and timely follow-through with recommendations that are completed.
• Leads management of Assessment inventory & tools/supports inventory
• Coordinates Extended School year services in collaboration with case managers.
• Leads the Special Education Advisory Committee.

Programing

• Works closely with the Director of Special Education and attends team meetings regarding related services (Therapists, Contracted providers behavior team)
• Program development
• Communicates directly with families to assure family and student needs are addressed in a timely and professional manner.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and documents the transition process for students entering and exiting Spero Academy into other educational environments.
• Collaborates with Operations to schedule paraprofessional staff as IEP program needs emerge.
• Coordinates IEP transportation services for students with special transportation needs.

Special Education Human Resources

• Conducts the screening, interview and orientation of new special education staff.
• Assists in the evaluation of Due Process for end of the year teacher/therapist evaluations.
• Provides training annually and assures compliance with training for special education staff.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with local, state and federal laws.

Qualifications

• Masters degree and 5+ years experience preferred in Elementary Special Education with current licensure by the State of Minnesota.
• Current Minnesota Director of Special Education license preferred or in current administrative licensure program.
• Two or more years in a special education administrative position; experience with staff evaluation preferred.
• Two or more years of experience developing, implementing and evaluating special programs and working with students with low incidence disabilities.
• Group facilitation and conflict resolution training and experience.
• Experience with general education curriculum and differentiated instruction at the elementary level.
• Experience creating and implementing meaningful professional development activities.
• Experience training and coaching educators in the implementation of positive behavioral supports and restrictive procedures.
• Strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to establish collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to use a variety of digital devices and office equipment to efficiently complete job duties.
• Google Suite experience preferred.
• Self-motivated, proactive, accountable and resourceful in the completion of work assignments.
• Ability to plan and organize work successfully with limited supervision.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to maintain status of “not disqualified” upon completion of criminal background.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.

EOE/AA