nimbleWashington, DC
Special Education MDT & Compliance Lead
Special Education MDT & Compliance Lead
Special Education MDT & Compliance Lead
nimbleWashington, DC
3 days ago
Special Education Teachers, All OtherSpecial Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSpecial Education Teachers, Middle School
Apply for this role →Center City Public Charter Schools (Center City PCS) empower our students for lifelong success by building strong character, promoting academic excellence, and generating public service throughout Washington, D.C. In this endeavor, we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining one of the best faculty members in the district. Center City staff are teachers, mentors, and leaders, and they play an essential role in ensuring our students maximize their potential. Our network serves over 1,400 students annually at our six campuses across the District, with a staff of over 250 dedicated individuals.
The Special Education Coordinator (SEC) reports to the Director of Student Support Services and oversees all campus-based multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings. The SEC is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures and/or regulations as related to federal and state laws governing Individualized Education Programs (IEP). The role requires an individual with expertise in: Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) & No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), and special education policies/procedures. The role requires certification in special education as well as a mastery of the concepts, practices, and technical skills sufficient to address special education mandates, guidelines, issues, and concerns.
Essential Duties:
Planning/Coordination
Coordinates the delivery of special education services to students at each campus
Monitors guidelines, timelines, and completion of student assessments, evaluations, IEP development and renewals according to federal, state, and district guidelines
Support Special Education Teachers and Case Managers with ensuring all special education meetings (annual and triennial) are conducted according to IDEA, local regulations and CCPCS policy timelines
Establishes and follows procedures for team meetings and data collection in the special education Data System (Special Programs)
Schedules all required special education meeting participants
Serves as a liaison between campus leadership, special education teachers, Director of Special Education, and related stakeholders
Responds to student, parent/guardian, school staff, and community member inquiries and requests in a timely manner
Supports coordination of contractors that provide direct services and evaluations
MDT Meetings
Schedules and runs campus-based pre-meetings, ensuring that team follows through with action-items and deadlines
Schedules and runs MDT meetings, ensuring that team members are prepared with relevant data and parents are fully informed of all matters related to their child
Takes comprehensive meeting notes according to CCPCS requirements
Compliance
Monitors students’ records for accuracy and compliance
Supports RSP compliance as outlined by Director of Special Education
Ensures IEPs and Progress Reports are thorough, data-driven, and well-written per CCPCS guidelines
Meets all compliance requirements and deadlines as outlined by federal and local law
Training/Technical Assistance
Provides support and technical assistance to special education teachers
Provides professional development to school staff relative to special education mandates, guidelines, research-based instructional strategies and compliance issues
Attends and participates in administrative and professional group meetings
Collaborates with the Central Office Team (Director of Special Education, Instructional Coach, other Coordinators) to identify and secure relevant professional development and training around special education matters for teachers and related service providers
Conducts targeted observations to collect student data and provide feedback to teachers; models lessons as deemed necessary
Knowledge and Skills:
A high level of commitment to customer service and respect at all times
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication skills including an ability to execute written communication that is clear, concise, and error-free
Ability to work with diverse populations and personalities
An independent thinker with the ability to quickly resolve challenges without prompting
Must be able to adapt well and continue to perform job responsibilities at a high level during non-routine situations and periods of ambiguity
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically MS Word & Excel
Qualifications:
At minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in special education or a related field, Master’s preferred
At least four years of special education teaching experience, preferably in an urban environment
Able to demonstrate compliant, data-driven performance in all fields related to special education including lesson plans and IEPs
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Level
Lead
Location
Washington, DC
Occupation
Special Education Teachers, All Other
Industry
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Posted
3 days ago