SPED Compliance Coordinator

Charter Schools USA; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education management company is seeking a SPED Compliance Coordinator in Lafayette, LA. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with special education laws and developing training programs. Ideal candidates have a college degree, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of Special Education regulations.

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge of Special Education law, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive business reports.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare compliance audit data by compiling and analyzing internal and external.
• Develop training programs for special education compliance.
• Investigate special education complaints from parents and staff.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Education

College Degree or equivalent

Tools

Windows applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Student Information System (SIS)

Job description

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Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts.

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life . If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a SPED Compliance Coordinator, you will serve as a primary resource to Special Education Administration, Building Administrators, Teachers, and related service staff. Ensures that Special Education compliance is monitored and evaluated continuously.

How You Will Impact Education

Instruction/Education Responsibilities

• Prepares compliance audit data by compiling and analyzing internal and external
• Develops special education compliance training programs for specifics audiences.
• Assist administration in development of special education policies and procedures.
• Assists administration with implementation of special education policies and procedures.
• Investigate special education complaints from parents and staff.
• Supports staff to improve their understanding of compliance with special education laws, policies, and procedures.
• Assists administration in providing training regarding compliance with special education laws, policies, and procedures.
• Communicates new developments in special education legal interpretation to staff.
• Enhances compliance by accepting ownership.
• Consults directly with CSUSA personnel when applicable.
• Leads by example in adherence and knowledge of the CSUSA and school's Vision, Mission and Values demonstrated by his/her commitment to act in an ethical manner using behaviors that promote a team concept.
  
  

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Has specialized knowledge of Special Education law, policies, and procedures.
• Has the ability to work and interact with individual at all levels of the organization.
• Has the ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
• Has the ability to prepare comprehensive business reports, including writing report sections, integrating content, and formatting business documents.
• Has the ability to establish a set of operating principles and routines, driving projects to completion, while insisting on highest level of quality.
• Has strong time management skills.
• Has the ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Displays excellent interpersonal skills to all constituents be courteous, professional, and helpful; Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• Demonstrates proficient use of computer software -- Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Student Information System (SIS) and email communications.
• Possesses good knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Possesses detailed knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law preferred.
  
  

Job Requirements

• College Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• Excellent organization, time management, and follow up skills.
• Must have a positive attitude and be able to collaborate with others, while helping to maintain a pleasant working environment.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Bilingual a plus, but not required.
• Understanding of and commitment to company values.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Ability and willingness to take directions.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful.
• Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Strives to implement best practices and positive character education consistently.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• May perform other duties assigned.
  
  

Work Environment

Responsibilities

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No physical exertion required.
• Required to sit for long periods of time.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
  
  

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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