ACCEL Schools is seeking a friendly, energetic and ethical Special Education Coordinator in Cincinnati, OH to support all school-level SPED efforts such as compliance matters, reporting, staffing, leading IEP team meetings, and other duties as needed across 3 to 5 schools throughout the ACCEL Network.

With a network of over 50 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. Educators 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.

Position Summary:

The Special Education Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the SPED programs at the assigned schools that provide educational assistance to children with mental, psychological, learning, behavioral, and/or physical disabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and support professional development of Special Education Department staff and Intervention Specialists
• Travel weekly between multiple schools across Ohio to support Special Education efforts throughout our Network
• Demonstrate commitment to advance the professional learning and practice of intervention specialists
• Commit to the roles and responsibilities to maintaining timely and appropriate communications with Intervention Specialists
• Create and foster positive learning environments for Intervention Specialists
• Advocate for student learning and employ instructional mentoring strategies designed to help Intervention Specialists enhance student learning
• Consistently meets deadlines for assigned tasks and projects while completing quality work
• Provides observations, coaching, support and evaluations to Intervention Specialists
• Lead and facilitate IEP, ETR and 504 meetings
• Provides technical guidance and suggestions related to special education instruction and compliance
• Ensures compliance with all statutes and reporting
• Performs other duties as assigned

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education (Mild/Mod)
• Knowledge of Ohio State Standards and Common Core Standards
• Reliable Transportation; ability to travel daily is required
• At least one year of experience in a similar position
• Successful completion of a background check
• Ability to work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
• High quality written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in an urban and/or school turnaround setting is a plus

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