Special Education Coordinator

• 1 Performing Open-Enrollment Network in New Orleans
• 1 Academic Growth in Louisiana

POSITION DETAILS

We seek strong candidates who believe that students with exceptionalities can thrive and succeed given the appropriate tools. The SEC is an integral part of the school leadership team and coaches a team of Teacher Case Managers (TCMs). Additionally, the SEC maintains compliant legal processes that facilitate student achievement and teacher development. The position leads 5th-8th grade.

MISSION

At ReNEW, we transform underperforming schools into academically rigorous schools that prepare students for the next level of achievement, including high school, college, and career.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

This role requires a keen eye for data analysis and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders on competing priorities on a daily basis. This role is critical to enhancing individual student programs and the overall special education service delivery for ReNEW Schools. The Special Education Coordinator will report to their School Leader & Director of Compliance. At ReNEW Schools, we expect the Special Education Coordinator to: Ensure compliant special education files and track all relevant evaluations and documents for all students with exceptionalities in partnership with Teacher Case Managers (TCMs). Manage all student evaluation and individualized education plan (IEP) timelines. Attend and ODR all Student Evaluation Plan (SEP) and IEP meetings. Special Education Report System (SER) management. Complete jurisdiction/records requests for all new students. Fulfill jurisdiction/records requests for all exiting/former students. Review and provide feedback on IEPs utilizing ReNEW’s Case Compliance Rubric. Finalize/submit all IEPs to SER. Run all students through SER (check names and UID #). Pull and review SER reports monthly. Ensure TCMs have updated usernames/passwords. Ensure all service providers are accurate for each SWE on the caseload. Add services with the appropriate case manager at the start of the school year. Meet with the nurse to action plan and ensure compliant health services; schedule monthly meetings throughout the school year. Meet with the school psychologist to action plan and ensure compliant evaluations; schedule weekly meetings throughout the school year. Monitor and oversee monthly IEP filing deadlines including initialed service logs, communication logs, behavior tracking, and other required documents. Create IEP files for new students, archive files of former students. Complete case compliance audits for all teacher case managers (TCMs) three times per year in Whetstone. Calendar IEP meetings for all SWEs for the school year. Maintain and update the SWE roster for reporting and monitoring. Monitor completion of quarterly progress reports for SWEs. Manage Complex Cases & Data Analysis Coordinate and collect comprehensive data from multiple sources and convene meetings as needed with the most appropriate team members. Monitor behavior data of SWEs weekly (suspensions, minutes out of class). Collaborate with the Dean of Students on behavior incidents involving SWEs. Lead Manifestation Determination Review meetings for SWEs. Collaborate with school psychologist on unique student needs. Complete complex case analysis for challenging students requiring additional supports. Build a calendar to include time to meet with TCMs, SW/Cs, nurses, School Directors/Principals, and related service providers to monitor student progress, performance, compliance. Compliance/Data Reporting Ensure current case managers and services are included in PowerSchool. Run ser_checked in PowerSchool monthly to check for new students. Run IDEA Counted and not counted reports and cross‑check counts in PowerSchool for October 1 and February 1 deadlines. Triangulate IDEA Counted/Not Counted with PowerSchool rosters. Complete and monitor SER/SIS and SIS/SER crosscheck. Ensure all SWEs are coded appropriately in PowerSchool (la_sped 1 or 2). Ensure testing accommodations are appropriately coded and labeled in PowerSchool. Provide monthly/quarterly reports to the School Director and Director of Compliance. Develop a system to audit SPED files monthly, analyze trends, and provide targeted feedback to improve files. Finalize updates in rosters for PowerSchool (testing accommodations, case managers, AAG, sped tier, related services, special transportation, wheelchair). Drive Academic Outcomes for Students with Exceptionalities Develop and coach on the implementation of the curriculum. Coach debriefs and propel teachers and service delivery expertise to ensure the academic and behavior progress of students with exceptionalities (SWEs). Enhance both individual student programs and overall special education service delivery, driving improved academic and behavioral outcomes through collaboration with curriculum and data. Stay abreast of best practices, consult the Teacher Case Manager on the SPED Intranet resources, and support Special Education Teacher Case Managers in providing progressive specialized instruction. Train all staff on accommodations, modifications, and other special education best practices. Ensure data tracking and analysis of progress for all SWE goals — academic, behavioral, and functional. Ensure Integrated Service Delivery Schedule, coordinate, and collect comprehensive data from multiple sources and convene Multidisciplinary Team, IEP, Intake, and MDR meetings in collaboration with Compliance Special Education Coordinator, Teacher Case Managers (TCMs), Pupil Appraisal Team members, and related service providers. Consult TCMs in writing IEP goals that relate back to evaluation findings and determination of hours in special education based on student need. Drive special education instructional compliance with federal and state laws (complete and analyze monthly reports and quarterly reports, monitor service log completion). Collaborate and consult to related service providers regarding program design and support for specific students. Consult others on nuances of the continuum and recommend supports and placement adjustments for student given specific needs at a given time. Instructional Reporting Monitor IEP goal growth (academic and behavior) in SchoolRunner. Analyze data and action plan with TCMs on students academic and behavioral growth. Monthly review progress (behavior and academics) for SWEs and recommend adjustments of supports for students not making sufficient progress or those needing adjustments to programs. Monitor growth within universal screening systems (MAP, Unique Learning Systems, STEP). Partner with Leadership Team Serve as member of school‑based leadership team. Collaborate on best practices with LT regarding behavior intervention methods and school‑based consequences. Share list of SWEs including gifted/talented and update as necessary. Maintain additional leadership team responsibilities as outlined by School Director. Advocacy for Students with Exceptionalities Lead whole school professional development to cultivate SPED mindsets and provide strategies to general education staff. Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with faculty/staff to facilitate tough conversations about SWEs. Provide technical assistance for special and general education teachers on special education laws, case management functions, and complex case analysis and follow‑up actions. Propel inclusive best practices through partnership with small School Leadership teams. Partner with community of special education coordinators to build a library of resources for SWEs in the network.

WHAT YOU BRING

Initiative & Persistence – Expect personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the best. Has the drive and actions to set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers. Strategic thinking & Vision – Able to see and communicate the big picture in an inspiring way to peers, internal and external stakeholders. Developing Others – The ability to set clear expectations and to hold others accountable for performance. Influence with the specific intent to increase the short and long‑term effectiveness of another person. Collaboration – Seeks to establish positive, collaborative relationships and values all voices and appreciates the strengths of others. Reaches out to peers and cooperates with the school leadership team to establish an overall collaborative working relationship. Work ethic – Possesses a strong willingness to work hard and produce significant output. Organization – Plans, organizes, and schedules in an efficient, productive manner to focus on key priorities. Analytical – Determines opportunities and trends through comprehensive analysis of current student performance trends. Constant learning – Often solicits feedback and reacts calmly to criticism or negative feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates for the Special Education Coordinator role will possess a growth mindset – that is, the belief that all students are capable of making progress – and a history propelling the success of students with different learning needs. Attention to detail, ability to analyze data, provide feedback to staff, advocate for all students, and build systems are essential. In addition, qualified candidates will demonstrate experience successfully managing a team of adults. Preference will be given to candidates with previous Special Education teaching experience, previous leadership experience, or candidates holding an M.Ed, MAT, or other advanced degrees. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree required; Master's level degree preferred. At least three years of effective teaching experience. At least one year of experience as an SEC with a record of clean audits. FLSA Classification Exempt

WHAT WE OFFER

At ReNEW, we believe our people are the key to our students’ success. We support our staff with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a comprehensive benefits plan that covers the majority of the employee premium for the two medical plans offered. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, generous vacation time, professional development, and a 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching.

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