Special Education Coordinator

About the Team
ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Special Education Coordinator at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, Michigan. In collaboration with the Special Education Manager, the Principals, and fellow Special Education Coordinators the Special Education Coordinator supports the Intervention Specialists for the assigned grade band through roster management, compliance monitoring (document quality, timelines, data collection), provision of Professional Development and training, and observation/feedback. In addition, the Special Education Coordinator supports the creation of appropriate programming for transfer students by collaborating with the enrollment team and prior school to obtain documents and understand student needs. Assists in implementation of Extended School Year program and gathering student data required for state reporting. Makes and implements student centered decisions in accordance with all state laws and regulations and Accel Schools procedures and policies.
Be part of the difference at Barber Preparatory Academy!
Barber Preparatory Academy is a public charter school providing PK-8th grade students with a well-rounded education including community service learning and competitive sports. Celebrating 10 years of service to the Highland Park community, the school is known for its welcoming staff and faculty. Barber Prep is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.
About the Opportunity:
Attend relevant trainings offered by county agencies and the department of education to stay current on regulations and best practices
Develop and facilitate professional development and training on varied Special Education topics
Coordinate with enrollment team to understand volume and needs of newly enrolling Special Education students, gather existing documentation, and assign students to IS caseloads
Review all Special Education documents, including IEPs, for compliance and quality and provide feedback and coaching to Intervention Specialists prior to IEP meeting
Act as district representative at IEP meetings
Assist Intervention Specialists with complex parent communications as needed
Monitor Intervention Specialist compliance with timelines and data collection
Observe Intervention Specialists during instructional time with students and provide feedback
Partners with grade band Principal and Asst. Principal to ensure communication and consistency in general education and special education programming
Collaborate with EMIS Coordinator/State Reporting Manager to gather/enter all needed data into state and federal systems
Participates in trainings and meetings held by the ACCEL Special Education team
Perform all other job duties as assigned
About You
Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Master’s Degree Preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience working in the Special Education Field
Current Special Education Teacher or Administrator Certification
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products
Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality.
Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic.
Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations
Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated.
Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting department, self and / or company welfare.
Demonstrated leadership and management ability.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently.
Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members.
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
About Us
“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder
ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training,