Special Education Coordinator

Summary:The Special Education Coordinator at National Heritage Academies (NHA) provides operational and administrative support to the Special Education Supervisor by monitoring compliance trackers, reviewing IEP documentation, and coordinating logistics for state-level reporting. This field based position will serve as a key departmental liaison, gathering critical data and managing systems to ensure school-site compliance and reduce administrative burden.Candidates of interest must reside in one of the following markets MI, OH, or NC to support NHA schools.Company Information:National Heritage Academies (NHA) partners with communities to build and operate public charter schools. Founded in 1995, today NHA serves over 100 schools in nine states, with more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Our schools are designed to eliminate the achievement gap and provide school choice to families so their children are prepared for success in college, career, and life. A majority of our schools consistently outperform their local district on the state test. According to the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University, NHA is a leading performer among charter schools and management organizations, outperforming both conventional district schools and other charter school operators. In addition, according to our employee survey, over 90% of respondents agree that the work they do is meaningful to them. Join our team.Duties and Responsibilities:Reports to Lead Special Education Supervisor and provides support to assigned schools.Assists with documentation review for compliance (IEPs, timelines) under SE Supervisor direction.Drafts responses and gathers materials for state complaints or monitoring reviews.Coordinates logistics for meetings, corrective action plans, and follow-up documentation.Monitors compliance trackers and flags potential risks to SE Supervisor.Supports implementation of established systems and processes in schools.Collects and organizes data for SE Supervisor review and decision-making.Serves as operational support to reduce backflow and administrative burden.80% remote work/20% travel required if the selected candidate resides outside of the West Michigan market. Additional duties as assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in special education and/or educational administration.2-4 years in Special Education, Compliance, or school-based Special Education role.Please click here to find out more about our core values.National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.Full timePosting Date: 2026-09-17