Special Education Coordinator

About the Team The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Missouri at Atlanta is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in the state of Missouri. At VPA Missouri, we empower students to be their best by enabling them to learn in ways that are right for them – using innovative technology at home, at their proper level, and at their own pace. With a network of 100 charter schools and growing, ACCEL Schools employs a diverse staff of passionate administrators and educators who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. We work tirelessly to raise student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while committed to participating in ongoing professional development, job embedded instructional coaching, and embracing a growth mindset. ELIGIBILITY: Open to residents of Missouri Responsibilities: Oversight and development of innovative special education services to meet diverse student needs and ensure quality of education and compliance Contribute to the leadership team working as an active member of the Administrative Staff; assist in the development and training of the total school philosophy of special education Ensure maintenance of all special education student records and files in accordance with timelines and guidelines as established by state law and the Department of Education best practices Suggest/develop new policies, procedures or changes essential to special education programs and compliance Hold a reduced caseload of students Maintain compliance with paperwork and service time for the assigned caseload Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters Work with the teaching staff to improve standardized and proficiency testing results Assist in hiring and oversee the training of all Special Education staff Act as point of contact with all agencies providing related services to students, manage contracts and agreements related to services in collaboration with supervisor. Participate in ongoing training to enhance professional skills Provide resources for Special Education staff In collaboration with the Testing Manager, track and plan for provision of all documented student accommodations for state and district testing Act as point of contact for outside agencies and service providers working with students Collaborate with the State Reporting Coordinator to ensure all data for Special Education students is accurately captured and reported Participate in such other activities as directed: faculty meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, commencement exercises, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate in professional learning communities, study and help resolve school problems, and participate in the preparation of courses of study -- these activities demonstrate valuable support for the school Perform student home visits as required Serve as LEA/District Rep for special education meetings Perform other duties as assigned Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree minimum, Master’s Degree preferred Active Special Education License in Missouri Proficient in computer applications, including MS Office Suite, Google applications, e-mail, and internet applications; excellent verbal and written communication skills Exhibit genuine care for children and a passion for teaching Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data to make sound educational decisions Exhibit flexibility with regard to decision-making, daily challenges, and job duties Has strong sense of integrity Has a “team player” attitude Ability to work in a diverse educational community setting Understanding of the community and student demographics Understanding of the RTI process Understand state proficiency testing as well as state teaching standards Satisfactory completion of state required criminal history check and health tests Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds 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 100+ 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, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities. We offer the following benefits: Life benefits – time & peace of mind Paid time off Retirement contributions Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations Health benefits – stay well & thrive Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Voluntary short-term disability insurance Voluntary long-term disability insurance Career benefits – keep growing Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. #LI-AB1