Special Education Coordinator

Nova Private Pay; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking an Exceptional Student Services Coordinator for a remote online upper school. The role focuses on supporting students with special education needs through consultation, resource and inclusion models, while coordinating with general education staff.

The position requires Texas certification in Special Education, a bachelor's degree, and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Travel for local training may be needed; the role is salaried and exempt.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of special education experience.
• Texas Teaching Certification in Special Education required; Generalist or Core Content Area Certification that covers the assigned grades.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide specially designed instruction for students in special education.
• Collaborate with related service providers and general education staff on accommodations and modifications.
• Draft and maintain IEPs, PWNs, and necessary evaluation paperwork per state and federal guidelines.
• Plan and facilitate meetings throughout the special education process.
• Communicate with parents and staff about student planning and progress.
• Manage the transition for new enrollees eligible for special education and related services.

Skills

Special Education experience

IEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Texas Teaching Certification in Special Education

Generalist or Core Content Area Certification

Job description

Position Title: Exceptional Student Services (Special Education) Coordinator

Department: ESS General

Location: Online Upper School: Remote

Reports To: Headmaster

EEO Classification: Professional

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation Type: Salaried

*This position requires a Texas Teaching Certification in Special Education.

Position Summary: Great Hearts Academies is committed to serving the students within our special education population in a manner that reflects and affirms their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body. Through the use of consultation, resource, and inclusion models in a variety of academic environments, the Special Education team aims to provide support for students while working to ensure as much time as appropriate is spent within the general classroom.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Planning and providing specially designed instructions to students receiving special education and related services.
• Collaborating with related service providers and general education staff in the implementation of accommodations and modifications
• Drafting and maintaining IEPs, Prior Written Notices, and potentially evaluation paperwork, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Planning and facilitating meetings throughout the special education process
• Ongoing communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.
• Managing the transition of new enrollees eligible for special education and related services.

Required/Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

Required/Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of special education experience.

Required/Preferred Skills: Certifications: Texas Teaching Certification in Special Education, Generalist or Core Content Area Certification that covers the assigned grade levels.

Physical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.