Special Education Program Lead & IEP Coordinator

Introduction

As a pioneer in the Charter school movement, CSUSA is one of the fastest-growing education management organizations in the United States, providing a wide variety of educational choices to over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools across Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Louisiana.

Overview

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life ™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As an ESE Coordinator, you will support the school's instructional program by directing SPED Teachers and the school's SPED program for children with educational disabilities in accordance with state law and regulations as well as CSUSA curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct and manage SPED Teachers and school's SPED program.
• Compile and review comprehensive evaluation data required to determine the appropriate eligibility of individual exceptional students.
• Assure confidentiality of any personally identifiable data.
• Provide consultant services to school-level staff which directly relate to the eligibility, placement and provision of services.
• Provide parent education information about types of programs, the locations of such programs, the district's policies and procedures for determining eligibility and placement, and their rights as a parent of an SPED student.
• Serve as liaison among Special Education student (SPED), regular education, and parents.
• Utilize resources from school(s), CSUSA, the district and the community
• Facilitate effective communication and articulation between school(s) staff members.
• Schedule and conduct Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Individual Transition Plans (ITPs), Family Support Plans (FSPs), and Education Plans (EPs) for exceptional students in accordance with state requirements.
• Assist with the development and implementation of inclusive procedures for CSUSA schools.
• Implement of least Restrictive Environment Instruction for SPED students.
• Provide technical assistance to schools in identification, evaluation/placement, and/or IEP, ITP, FSP, or EP disputes.
• Provide assistance in problem-solving.
• Travel to assigned CSUSA school sites as required.
• Report FTE data to appropriate bodies.
• Make recommendations for procedural and/or program improvement based on data analysis.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationship with district's SPED department.

Requirements

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; support the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Work and interact with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.
• Strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize wisely.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
• Establish excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• Ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS).
• Look for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Strives to implement best practices.

Job Requirements

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree from an accredited educational institution preferred.
• Certified in one area of Exceptional Education (two areas preferred).
• Minimum of three (3) years' successful teaching experience.
• Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual school working conditions.
• May be noisy during high student traffic.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No physical exertion required.
• Required to sit for long periods of time.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.