SPED Compliance Coordinator

CAMINO NUEVO CHARTER ACADEMY NUMBER 3; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy in Los Angeles is seeking a Special Education Compliance Coordinator to ensure fidelity of IEP program implementation and compliance with state and federal requirements. The role partners with site leaders, teachers, and the HSO to monitor services and data.

Responsibilities include serving as Administrative Designee for IEP meetings, supervising the IEP Clerk, and coordinating with LAUSD and other providers to meet timelines and consent decree requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for the role.
• Master’s degree preferred but not required.
• California Education Specialist Credential required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Administrative Designee for IEP meetings.
• Collaborate with and supervise IEP Clerk under Principal and HSO.
• Develop and monitor structures for ongoing engagement meetings for parents and school leadership.
• Co-facilitate the SST training to site staff.
• Coordinate service requests stemming from SSTs.
• Coordinate and implement, with SPED Admin, all SELPA requirements.
• Coordinate student services with site administrators, LAUSD, and other providers.
• Provide classroom-based coaching to support SPED teachers.
• Lead SPED department meetings and timelines.
• Ensure integration of SPED PLC learning into department meetings.

Skills

Administrative designee

IEP meeting facilitation

Collaboration with school leadership

Coaching / classroom support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

California Education Specialist Credential required

Tools

Student Information System

Job description

Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a community of high-performing public schools that utilizes a comprehensive approach to prepare students from preschool through high school for success in college and in life. We integrate academic rigor, community, family, and wellness to empower students to thrive in a culturally connected and changing world. Founded in 2000, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy students represent the neighborhood of MacArthur Park west of downtown Los Angeles, a community that is one of the most under-resourced and densely populated neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Currently, CNCA has six campuses that serve approximately 3,500 students from TK through 12th grade.Organizational MindsetsWe believe that every individual who works at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy must embody key mindsets.Commitment to and belief in CNCA’s mission and visionBelief in and embodiment of the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the workCommitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that visionSolution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the sameCommitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approachCommitment to equity, diversity and inclusionStrong self-awareness and ability to reflectAbility to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organizationCNCA AnchorsEXCELLENCE: We prepare our students to be social justice centered community members who are prepared for college, career, and/or technical pathways through outstanding education. We support staff in all positions to reach their highest levels of professional growth and development.EQUITY: We recognize, value, and support the individuality and experiences of all students and employees. To advance and achieve just outcomes, we respond to and meet their unique emotional, psychological, social, and learning needs.COMMUNITY: We are committed to our community’s joy and diversity and celebrate the richness of the cultural and environmental contexts in which our students and families live.INNOVATION: We continuously learn, are curious, and implement new ideas, perspectives, and evidence-based methods in our work.JOY: We embrace high expectations while fostering curiosity, passion and a love of learning. By honoring the strengths and unique gifts of our students, families, and educators, we create communities where growth and celebration go hand in hand.BELONGING: We cultivate a culture in which all Camino students, staff, parents, and stakeholders feel welcomed, heard, included, respected, and appreciated.The OpportunityUnder the supervision of the Principal, the Special Education Compliance Coordinator will ensure appropriate program implementation, delivery of services, and compliance with state and federal requirements. The role of this coordinator is to work with organization leaders, site administration, teachers, and Special Education data to appropriately monitor and assess our ability to implement IEP programs to fidelity.Essential FunctionsServe as Administrative Designee for IEP meetingsCollaborate with and supervise IEP Clerk in consultation with the Principal and Home Support Office (HSO) Special Education Team.Develop and monitor structures for ongoing engagement meetings for parents and school leadership so parents are true partners in their children’s education and the impact of their child’s IEPCo-facilitate the SST training to site staffCoordinate service requests stemming from SSTsCoordinate and implement, in collaboration with the school’s SpEd Admin, all SELPA requirements including consent decree requirementsCoordinate student services with site administrators, LAUSD, and other service providers, including Behavior Intervention Developers (BIDs)Coordinate with other districts to attempt to gain needed records.Serve as a resource to school personnel on special education compliance requirementsMay provide individualized, classroom-based coaching to support special education teachers in strengthening instructional practices.May complete classroom walkthroughs to observe special education teachersMay provide clear and direct feedback to special education teachers based on analysis of practice.May provide input to coaches, assistant principal, and/or principal to inform the evaluation of special education teachersLead special education department meetings for RSP teachers and related staff, disclosing information on new students, subsequent timelines and servicesEnsure appropriate integration of Special Education PLC learning into department meetings to meet network timelines, projects, and goals.Support Lead BII in ensuring consistent lunch and break coverage for all BIIsCollaborate with School Leadership Team by providing input on needs, strengths, and areas of growth for the school-site SPED teamMaintain updates and accurate student information in designated student information system(s)Collaborate with EL Admin to support entry of Accommodations on State/District Standardized TestingCollaborate with EL Admin to support the Alternate Reclassification Process of Students with disabilities who are also LTELsProvides regular reports to senior leaders and principals, such as monthly summary of services by site and pending assessment timelines.Provides feedback to related service providers on their ability to collaborate effectively at CNCA site(s)Prepare reports and responds to inquiries related to special educationMaintain up to date knowledge of special education best practices and compliance requirements. Including, attending available staff development and reviewing state and district bulletins.Assure compliance with all applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations, and seeks legal guidance as neededReview and/or spot-check all IEPs in collaboration with administrators who facilitate IEP meetings to ensure IEPs are accurately documented and error free before lockingMaintain school-wide schedules of special education services and IEP meetings, including adherence to required timelinesMaintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports.Support with the scheduling and logistical preparation of Special Education Trainings.Interpret and disseminate information regarding state/federal rules and regulations.Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.Present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.Provide translation as neededOther duties as assignedNON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENTCamino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Camino Nuevo Charter Academy requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Margarita Domingo, Vice President of Human Resources. She can be reached at [phone] or by mail at 3435 W Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026.Bachelor’s Degree necessary; master’s degree or higher preferredState Board Certification/Licensing and/or a valid California Education Specialist Credential requiredAt least four (4) years of special education experience in a public-school setting preferredKnowledge of a range of PK-12 instructional frameworks and curriculum, as well as a range of Special Education program modelsExperience or commitment working on a team as well as across teamsAbility to demonstrate leadership and project management skillsAbility to work with students and staff to motivate positively