Job Description

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

• Ensure that the school operates in compliance with special education law and procedures at all times. 

• Serve as the primary liaison with the charter school sponsor’s Special Education Team.

• Attend all required charter school sponsor special education training and workshops.

• Monitor and respond to special education scholar data requests from the charter school sponsor.

• Manage the school’s pre-referral and IEP and 504 processes.

• Develop Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans as required.

• Ensure scholar IEP requirements and 504 plan accommodations are being met.

• Assess and report mastery of IEP goals to parents and other members of the scholar’s support team.

• Maintain all special education records according to privacy and confidentiality requirements. 

• Communicate regularly with parents and as required by law to support special education scholar learning needs.

• Lead multi-disciplinary team meetings, including but not limited to annual, eligibility, re-evaluation, and manifestation determination meetings.

• In collaboration with the Executive Director, select, schedule and supervise appropriate service providers including, but not limited to speech/language, occupational therapy, psychological services, etc.

• Develop expertise with the school’s literacy program and ways to successfully adapt literacy instruction to all special education scholars.

INSTRUCTIONAL COLLABORATION AND SUPPORT

• Provide direct intervention (i.e. instruction) to scholars in accordance with their IEP requirements.

• Assist teachers to adapt weekly lesson plans and instructional for individual scholars that require additional support to experience a high-quality curriculum.

• Assist teachers to utilize effective teaching strategies to support special education scholars in the least restrictive manner.

• Implement scholar behavior supports consistent with special education laws and scholar IEPs to achieve an optimal learning classroom learning environment.

ASSESSMENT AND DATA

• Participate cooperatively in CCA’s assessment system and data platforms to monitor special education scholars’ learning and progression.

• Administer alternative assessments in accordance with CCA’s testing programs and state testing requirements.

• Evaluate scholar’s academic and SEL growth, keep appropriate records, prepare scholar reports and regularly communicate with parents regarding their scholar's progress.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regularly participate in CCA’s professional development program, including CCA’s annual summer professional development prior to school opening.

• Actively participate in CCA’s instructional coaching program (coach and be coached).

• Supervise scholars in out-of-classroom activities on rotating schedules. Examples include, but are not limited to: cafeteria duty, bus monitor, and recess duty.

• Communicate with parents, CCA leadership team, and CCA colleagues in a timely, consistent manner.

• Attend school wide functions and community events as requested.

The Founding Special Education Coordinator will perform other duties as required to achieve the school’s mission.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred.

• South Carolina teaching certification in relevant special education teaching field is required.

• Expertise and knowledge of applicable special education laws and procedures.

• At least 1 year serving as a special education coordinator required.

• Proven track-record of achievement as a teacher, instructional coach, or academic leader.

• Experience working with a culturally diverse student body preferred.

ABILITY TO:

• Work hard to achieve the school’s mission.

• Improve the minds and lives of scholars in and out of the classroom.

• Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written language.

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with a variety of people. 

• Engage families and the larger community in the life of the school.

Additional Information

Salary is competitive and commensurate with your experience. Compass Collegiate Academy employees are provided with a benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, retirement plan, parental leave, and a laptop.

Compass Collegiate Academy is committed to providing equal access to educational and employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, sex, or any other protected characteristic, as may be required by law.