Special Education Learning Community Leader

ReNEW Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is seeking an experienced administrator to lead special education services across K-8/Secondary/Transformation Zone Learning Communities. This 12-month administrator position emphasizes compliance, coaching, and collaboration with school leaders to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

The role requires Indiana administrator license, SPED certification, and a track record in assessment, program development, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Hold or eligible for Indiana administrator/director license.
• Special Education certification.
• Master's in Education Administration; 3–5 years practitioner and 3–5 years as administrator.
• Working knowledge of IDEA and Article 7.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, in partnership with school leaders, to the daily work of special education compliance, instructional coaching, ensuring adherence to established special education law, policies, procedures, and standards
• Serve as principal's first point of contact beyond building based special education staff for issues related to the day-to-day special education support in their school
• Work with principals to resolve school-based special education concerns and problems
• Assist special education Learning Community staff and school principals in setting and attaining goals for student achievement
• Assist in the coordination and articulation of the district's special education programs and services across and between grade levels in their Learning Community with a particular focus on students in the inclusion and resource settings.
• Conducts routine on-site visits of assigned schools in the system; provides specific feedback, support, and suggestions to principals to strengthen teaching and learning for students with special needs
• Supports principals in special education human resource management, including recruiting, retaining, and developing special education staff
• Provides technical assistance to principals in working with marginal special education staff
• Assists principals with special education decision-making and problem-solving
• Resolves difficult special education situations quickly and effectively between schools and parents that are not resolved at the school level
• Assists principals in the development of appropriate professional development programs for special education staff
• With Human Resource support, coordinates the staffing of special education positions and ensures support for inducting and retaining personnel
• Serves as chairperson for manifest determination conferences as needed.
• Perform duties assigned by the Special Education Officer

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Ethics and integrity

Education

Indiana administrator license

Special Education certification

Master's in Education Administration

3–5 years practitioner

3–5 years administrator

Job description

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is seeking an experienced administrator to lead special education services across K-8/Secondary/Transformation Zone Learning Communities. This 12-month administrator position emphasizes compliance, coaching, and collaboration with school leaders to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

The role requires Indiana administrator license, SPED certification, and a track record in assessment, program development, and effective communication.