Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Services

Job Description

Job Description

BASIS Ed is seeking an experienced special educator and administrator to serve as the Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Services.

BASIS Ed is seeking an experienced special educator and administrator to serve as the BASIS Ed Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Services (ESS). Under the supervision of the Director of Exceptional Student Services, the Assistant Director is responsible for supporting school leaders and school-level special programs staff to assist with the smooth and compliant implementation of programs to support students eligible for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or related aids and services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act within BASIS Ed managed schools across the country, including Arizona and Washington DC. The Assistant Director of ESS will provide technical assistance and training to school-level special programs staff to maintain compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements and to implement oversight agency guidance, where appropriate. Responsibilities include regular audits of student documents to evaluate current levels of compliance within each of the schools, training and ongoing coaching of school staff on proper documentation practices and effective specially designed instruction and implementation of various supports and services, and assisting schools with team meetings and parent communication, when appropriate. The ideal candidate will have experience monitoring special education compliance in schools and providing professional development to large and small adult learner audiences. This team member will interact with various departments and all levels of management in the interest of achieving ESS and Compliance department strategic objectives to aid schools in smooth and compliant operations, while embodying BASIS Ed philosophy and its value proposition.

Essential Job Functions

• Designs and facilitates professional development for school-level special programs staff
• Assists schools with training regular education staff on effective implementation of program
supports and services within the general education environment
• Primarily responsible for training and compliance related to English learner programming
• Monitors the delivery of effective instruction in special education classrooms and provides
ongoing coaching of special programs staff to ensure proper implementation of specially
designed instruction and program supports
• Monitors and supports implementation of special education, English Learner, and 504 program
guidelines and services
• Assists with placement of students referred to private schools
• Assists with contracts reviews for special services vendors and others, as appropriate
• Consults with school leaders in determining staffing and resources needed and supports school
leaders in the selection of special programs staff and teachers, as appropriate
• Prepares and submits reports and records as required by state and federal government agencies
• Assists with monitoring the IDEA grant and sped funding, including monitoring budgets and
tracking expenditures and monitoring maintenance of effort
• Oversees documentation compliance through performing regular audits of schools’ evaluation
reports, IEPs, and 504 plans and training school staff to perform self-audits
• System administrator for eIEP-Pro
• Evaluates and analyzes existing special programs policies, procedures, and practices to identify
any gaps and recommends improvements that will support compliant practices in schools to the
Director of ESS
• Assists schools with parent communication and facilitates team meetings when appropriate to
ensure compliance with state and federal requirements
• Prepares regular reports for the Director of ESS
• Performs other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge
• Knowledge of general terminology for compliance and education industries, as well as general
knowledge of compliance requirements in public schools
• Knowledge of policy and procedure language and adoption and implementation strategies
• General knowledge of school operations
• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective project management
• Knowledge of special education and the principles of specially designed instruction
• Extensive and proven knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Knowledge of English Learner requirements in Arizona
• Knowledge of data management systems
• Knowledge of federal grants and state education funding/school finance

Skills & Abilities
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret statutes, regulations, and agency guidance
• Ability to review documents for spelling, grammar, organization, consistency, format, and
adherence to department standards
• Ability to use independent judgement and make sound decisions while meeting time sensitive
deadlines
• Well organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple competing tasks, efficient and able to
work independently and think critically and strategically
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships through strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Ability to perform complex analysis and provide insights and recommendations to business and/or
compliance partners
• Ability to communicate professionally across all levels of the organization, with a high value
placed on professionalism and customer service
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student, employee, and company information
• Ability to manipulate and interpret large data sets
• Proven ability to provide effective professional development to large and small audiences of adult
learners
• Proficiency in SharePoint and Microsoft applications

Required Experience
• 2+ years teaching special education or providing related services
• 2+ years administering special education programs and overseeing special education
compliance, with preference given to those with district/network level special education
administrator experience or experience in a state education agency
• 2+ years documenting policies and procedures
• Preferred: PowerSchool experience
• Preferred: experience working directly with regulatory agencies on special education compliance
• Preferred: 2+ years of experience with IDEA Basic grant processes
• 1+ year teaching or administering an English learner program
• Preferred: e-IEP Pro experience

Education & Certification
• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field, Master’s degree preferred
• Current special education certification preferred or combination of special education experience
and other valid educator or service provider certification
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Although some remote work may be available, this is primarily an in-person position located in the BASIS
Ed Scottsdale office. Must have personal transportation and the ability to regularly visit schools
throughout Arizona. Occasional out-of-state travel may be required. Reimbursement available for mileage
and other allowable travel expenses.

Benefits and Salary:

• Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience
• BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:
  • Employer paid medical and dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • PTO
  • Ability to add dependents
  • 401k with partial match that grows over time
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount)

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law, BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of any actual or perceived classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX. Inquiries regarding BASIS’ nondiscrimination policies should be directed to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

*As used in this policy, the term “BASIS” refers to: BASIS Educational Group, LLC; BASIS Charter Schools, Inc.; BDC, A Public Charter School, Inc.; BBR Schools, Inc.; BASIS Texas Charter Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.