Job Description
Job Description
Movement School is a growing network of free, public charter schools. We exist to love and value scholars and communities by leading a movement of excellence in education. In partnership with our families, we equip our scholars with the tools to close generational gaps through self-efficacy, access to world-class instruction, and financial education.
General Summary
Our Special Education Coordinator is a highly skilled teacher with extensive experience working within special education. They are knowledgeable of special education laws and regulations and works closely with the leadership team to ensure the adherence of them within the school.
Our Special Education Coordinator works with our leadership team to coach and support our special education teachers and general education teachers to provide specialized instruction that develops students’ knowledge and skills and promotes progress towards their IEP goals.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively team members to support special education and general education teachers in the development and progress of students with IEPs.
- Work collaboratively with school leaders to implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Operations to complete all state and federal funding requirements
- Participate in state special education professional development opportunities
- Ensure all IEP and 504 mandates are followed with fidelity
- Ensure all necessary paperwork required for IEP and 504 development and maintenance is properly done
- Create and maintain a positive, structured learning environment that invites and excites students as they embrace learning
- Ensure the implementation of curriculum resources effectively
- Track, analyze, and monitor student data, and effectively use this data to guide instruction
- Progress monitor students’ progress towards IEP goals and objectives
- Effectively communicate student data to students and parents
- Analyze classroom and individual student data and design responsive student interventions
- Actively participate in weekly data meetings, observation / feedback meetings, and other development meetings throughout the year
General School Requirements
Attend all meetings concerning students.Attend all afterschool and evening events listed on the staff calendarExhibits positive behavior toward children, parents, staff and administratorsRepresents the needs of school and children to parents and the community in a positive mannerConducts self as a positive role model in the school and communityShares the responsibility for school cleanliness and neatnessPerforms other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisorProperly supervise students during assigned dutiesArrive to meetings and professional development prepared with tools and mindsets necessary to be a lifelong learnerEducation and Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0At least 3 years of experience working within special educationLicense and certificationExperience leading adults (preferred)