Special Education Coordinator

Accel-Schools; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Life Insurance

Retirement contributions

Disability insurance

Professional development

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Director for Oklahoma to lead innovative services, ensure compliance, and collaborate with district partners. The role focuses on improving outcomes for diverse students while guiding a professional team with strong data-driven decision making.

The position requires active licensure in Oklahoma and a Master’s degree preferred, with proven leadership and communication skills to thrive in a dynamic online public school network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Active Oklahoma Special Education license.
• Strong data analysis and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and Google applications.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage compliance.
• Knowledge of RTI and state testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop innovative special education services to meet diverse student needs and ensure quality of education and compliance.
• Lead the special education team and provide training to staff and administrators.
• Maintain compliance with state laws and Department of Education guidelines and timelines.
• Collaborate with agencies; manage contracts and services in coordination with supervisor.
• Support testing accommodations planning and accurate data reporting for state/district testing.

Skills

Data analysis

Team leadership

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Oklahoma is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in the state of Oklahoma. At VPA Oklahoma, we empower students to be their best by enabling them to learn in ways that are right for them – using innovative technology at home, at their proper level, and at their own pace.

With a network of 100 charter schools and growing, ACCEL Schools employs a diverse staff of passionate administrators and educators who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. We work tirelessly to raise student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while committed to participating in ongoing professional development, job embedded instructional coaching, and embracing a growth mindset.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to residents of Oklahoma

Responsibilities:

• 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

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree minimum, Master’s Degree preferred
• Active Special Education License in Oklahoma
• 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

We offer the following benefits:

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

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