• Consult with Principals and regional special education coordinators to develop, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of special education programs
• Analyze achievement data for students with disabilities across multiple metrics and lead/consult on programmatic design decisions to enhance student outcomes.
• Consult with schools on high-need student cases that involve special placement decisions or unique logistical issues (i.e. transportation, medical services, homebound instruction, etc.).
• Co-lead all cases involving lawyer or parent advocate involvement in collaboration with school personnel.
• Manage and develop the regional special education coordinators located strategically in Ohio
• Design and deliver professional development workshops for regional special education coordinators and school-based Intervention Specialists.
• Serve as the central point of contact for internal programmatic and compliance questions related to Special Education (including services, discipline, etc.).
• Coordinate Psychology, Related Services, and other Special Education supports with outside agencies.
• Analyze and report on special education enrollment and budgeting on a bi-monthly basis.
• Manage regional Special Education and 504 documentation system including web-based IEP documentation system, shared resource drive, etc.
• Monitor compliance with all Special Education and 504 paperwork through file audits.
• Work with the recruitment team to support special education hiring
• Manage region-wide Access Billing process in conjunction with the regional Operations team.
• Create Special Education Budgeting Recommendations and consult with Special Education Coordinators, School Leaders, and the school’s Finance partners.
• Work with schools to meet all requirements for cyclical monitoring by the Bureau of Special Education or for charter renewals.
• Work with the regional Operations team to ensure valid data for all state and local reporting.

Skills: Program Development, Data Analysis, Consultation, Legal Collaboration, Team Management, Training, Compliance, Budgeting

• Develop quality improvement goals, engage staff in attaining the goals, and track academic outcomes
• Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Programming to further integrate the various specialties and disciplines of occupational therapy, nursing, psychiatry, speech and language, music, art, teachers, and clinicians into the classroom therapeutic environment
• Mentor classroom teachers and specials around the development of their own curriculum and lesson plans, develop yearly curriculum calendar for all grade levels
• Set standards and high expectations for the school’s literacy program
• Oversee compliance with individual student academic records, including academic assessments, literacy, and adherence to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Oversee that all IEPs remain current and relevant by attending all Quarterly Conferences, Progress Reviews, and Medication Reviews
• Provide feedback and insight regarding referrals to the Head of the School
• Remain current with knowledge of best practices, relevant research, policies, regulations, and other trends affecting Italian Home for Children educational programs
• Engage in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training and ensure the safety of the children

Skills: Quality Improvement, Staff Collaboration, Curriculum Development, Literacy Program Management, IEP Compliance, Student Assessment, Best Practices Knowledge, Crisis Intervention Training

• Oversee the vision and implementation of The Gathering Place's special education program.
• Coach and manage special education teachers and aides.
• Oversee and build special education teacher and aide schedules to ensure services and minutes are met for children in special education.
• Collaborate with school leaders and managers to ensure relevant information related to servicing children in special education is communicated so that it may then be shared with team members as needed.
• Ensure all required services are provided, tracked, and reported.
• Plan and facilitate ARD meetings, and over time, will train, support, and empower special education teachers in the planning and facilitation of ARD meetings.
• Ensure compliance with all required ARD meetings.
• Ensure and uphold compliance with special education law, special education state policies, and special education best practices.
• Ensure progress monitoring is collected and submitted quarterly.
• Support special education teachers in the development and maintenance of IEPs.
• Oversee ChildFind, referrals, and managing LSSPs, service providers, and other involved parties in the evaluation and admission process for special education.
• Oversee the referral, admission, and compliance processes for 504s.
• Oversee the referral process for dyslexia testing, and oversee the implementation of dyslexia services.

Skills: Program Management, Team Coaching, Scheduling, Collaboration, Compliance, ARD Facilitation, IEP Monitoring, Referral Management

• Assist in the process of recruiting, screening, interviewing, and hiring of assigned staff
• Initiate personnel actions including documentation and termination under the guidance of Human Resources
• Recommend personnel actions including transfer and discipline of assigned personnel
• Performance appraisal of assigned Program Managers and Administrative Assistants
• Address complaints and resolve problems
• Assist in the absence of the Director of Special Education by assuming the responsibilities of the Director
• Collaborate with the Department of Research, Accountability, and Assessment 
• Identify, generate, and analyze data related to students receiving special education services and programs.
• Lead and collaborate with content Directors on the quality and delivery of Special Education programming, training, and designated instructional services across the network as well as partnerships with related service providers
• Responsible for the development and facilitation of special education-related meetings and training, development of Special Education Coordinators content expertise and coaching
• Co-create and facilitate training for school site staff on the implementation of special education requirements, best practices, policy changes, and other pertinent information regarding special education
• Collaborate with key members of the School Strategy team, such as Instructional Superintendents and Content Directors, to ensure aligned support and services to schools
• Collaborate and provide consultation, support, and technical assistance to Instructional Superintendents, site Principals, and other staff on all educational and program management relating to students with disabilities

Skills: Recruitment & Hiring, Personnel Management, Performance Appraisal, Conflict Resolution, Leadership Support, Data Analysis, Special Education Training, Collaboration & Consultation

• Assists in the organization of classes and the creation of class assignments for all deaf/hard of hearing/visually impaired children (ages 0-21 years)
• Works with building administrators to coordinate their state assessment.
• Supports inclusive education for students with visual and deaf/hard of hearing impairments.
• Coordinates implementation of new programs and transportation for deaf/hard of hearing/visually impaired students
• Works with related agencies in providing services to the deaf/hard of hearing/visually impaired.
• Accesses and updates data through the Special Education Management system for the Director of Special Education for local, state, and federal reports including survey information for the office of demographic studies.
• Plans and conducts staff development for District personnel serving deaf/hard of hearing/visually impaired students and for people in the community.
• Manages dissemination and implementation of federal, state, and local policies and procedures as they impact deaf/hard of hearing/visually impaired education programs and students.
• Organizes the ordering and distributing of supplies, materials, and equipment to appropriate campuses for use of deaf/hard of hearing/visually impaired education programs and students.
• Promotes public awareness of educational services and referral procedures for deaf/hard of hearing/visually impaired education.
• Maintains information for students who attend the Texas School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Austin, Texas.
• Works with building administrators and evaluation specialists to clarify referral procedures for students with deaf/hard of hearing or visual impairments.
• Manages contracts and budgets, and provides general fiduciary oversight for assigned programs.
• Manages and/or facilitates the appraisal performance process for assigned staff.

Skills: Program Coordination, Inclusive Education Support, Agency Collaboration, Data Management, Staff Development, Policy Implementation, Resource Management, Budget & Contract Management

• A current Alaska teaching certificate by start date.
• A current Alaska type B administrative certificate by start date.
• Experience increasingly responsible teaching, administrative, and supervisory experience in special education, school, or district leadership
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and legal mandates, ASD policies, and division procedures governing special education.
• Knowledge of best practices and issues for the provision of special education services, supervision, and evaluation of staff.
• Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Behavior (MTSS-B).
• Evidence of ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations, both verbally and in writing.
• Evidence of the ability to provide effective district-wide leadership.
• Evidence of ability to collaborate and work effectively with stakeholders and administrative team
• Knowledge of special education programs and trends that affect student outcomes.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate good, reliable, and regular in-person attendance.

Qualifications: BA in Sociology with 6 years of Experience

• Be passionate about teaching and learning
• Experience managing special education services at the elementary level
• Experience leading IEP meetings and supporting teachers in the implementation of classroom support through regular coaching and professional development
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to and alignment with the mission, beliefs, and values of the school
• Be a person of high moral character
• Hold an unwavering belief in the potential that all students can learn paired with an unshakeable conviction to ensure all students will learn
• Have the ability to work within a fast-paced and dynamic team environment where responsibility for student success is shared and owned by everyone
• Hold a commitment to solutions-based problem-solving
• Hold valid NYS Special Education teaching certification
• An outstanding record of achievement and leadership

Qualifications: BA in Rehabilitation Services with 3 years of Experience

• Hold California Teaching Credential with Special Education Experience
• Successful manager of an urban classroom who has used structure and high expectations to drive student success
• Experienced classroom teacher with demonstrated quantifiable and objective student performance gains with English Language Learners
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with special needs and low skill levels in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, especially with parents and community members
• Analytical problem solver with a basic understanding of data analysis
• Successful urban teaching experience
• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve and ultimately graduate college
• Willingness, and commitment, to go above and beyond to prove possible with students
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Qualifications: BA in Child Development with 4 years of Experience

• Experience working in direct management of others
• Deep knowledge of Special Education, Section 504, Gifted and Talented, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) compliance and instruction
• Successful teaching experience and a proven track record of raising student achievement for exceptional learners
• Proven success coaching other leaders and teachers, campus leadership experience (as an Instructional Leader or School Leader and/or at the district/system level)
• Strong familiarity and expertise with College and Career-Ready standards, including expertise in the Science of Reading
• Experience as a lead practitioner in a school system that has adopted the CCSS/Ohio State Standards
• A deep conceptual understanding of the instructional shifts in ELA and Math
• Success in addressing the needs of students with disabilities within the standards and a cohesive approach to access grade-level instruction and filling foundation gaps for students
• Previous experience developing and facilitating adult learning/training
• Adept at thinking strategically, translating plans into action, and exhibiting excellent judgment
• Detail-oriented with exceptionally strong follow-up and follow-through skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work within an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment, while driving toward clarity and solutions
• Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism, strong problem-solving skills, and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community

Qualifications: BA in Educational Leadership with 8 years of Experience

• Progressively responsible leadership/management experience in special education in a public educational setting
• Experience with grant preparation, compliance, fiscal monitoring, and audits. 
• Must have successful teaching experience
• Possession of or eligibility for a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with special education and Administrator I and II endorsements.
• Thorough knowledge of compliance with federal and state mandates including the MSDE complaint process as well as resolution sessions, mediation, and due process procedures. 
• Understanding of Infants and Toddlers, Child-Find, and preschool programs. 
• Knowledge of support services and training for school staff, state legislation for students with disabilities, and services to students with hearing, vision, physical, speech-language, cognitive, emotional, and learning disabilities.  
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and human relations skills.
• Possess technology competency (e.g. database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications)
• Skill and experience in data analysis and application.

Qualifications: BA in Special Education with 5 years of Experience