Special Education Coordinator: IEP, Compliance & PD Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan seeks a qualified Special Education Coordinator to support Intervention Specialists, manage rosters, monitor compliance, and coordinate state reporting. This role collaborates with the SPED Manager, Principals, and fellow coordinators to ensure compliant programming and timely IEP processes.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Special Education (Master’s preferred), with 3+ years SPED experience and current SPED certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the Special Education field.
• Current Special Education Teacher or Administrator Certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to handle confidential information with sound judgment.
• Demonstrates leadership, reliability and teamwork.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan seeks a qualified Special Education Coordinator to support Intervention Specialists, manage rosters, monitor compliance, and coordinate state reporting. This role collaborates with the SPED Manager, Principals, and fellow coordinators to ensure compliant programming and timely IEP processes.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Special Education (Master’s preferred), with 3+ years SPED experience and current SPED certification.