> Employment Opportunities: Special Education Coordinator
Job Summary
Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School seeks a Special Education Coordinator for the 2008–2009 school year. The candidate will oversee the school’s Special Education department and be responsible for all compliance issues pertaining to special education.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
(Note: These examples are intended only as illustration of the various types of work performed in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Oversee the Special Education program & reporting at TMA;
- Manage Special Education staff;
- Create, renew, and manage student IEPs;
- Oversee assessment and testing of students with IEPs;
- Ensure students receive services as indicated by their IEPs;
- Mange the SST (Student Support Team) process for all students;
- Oversee contracts with vendors for special education services;
- Direct Thurgood Marshall Academy’s Medicaid compliance and ensure timely processing that meets all reporting requirements;
- Collaborate with academic faculty and staff in providing services to special education students;
- Coordinate with academic deans to devise an individualized education plan system for general education students on academic/behavior probation;
- Provide professional development to general education teachers on issues pertaining to special education.
Qualifications
- A strong commitment to Thurgood Marshall Academy’s mission
- A bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field (master’s degree preferred)
- Extensive knowledge of special education laws and compliance regulations
- Results-oriented approach to managing the school’s special education department
- A strong commitment to academic success for special education students
- Ability to create and manage systems to track data; ability to successfully track and analyze data
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to work well with a diverse faculty
- At least three years of professional experience in special education
- Excellent writing, verbal communication, and organizational skills
Thurgood Marshall Academy offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Thurgood Marshall Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Alexandra Pardo by e-mail. Please indicate "Special Education Coordinator" in the subject field.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
