Special Education Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oklahoma.

📋 Description

• Supervise and innovate special education services tailored to diverse student requirements, ensuring quality education and adherence to regulations.

• Contribute to the leadership team and administrative staff by aiding in the development and training of the school’s special education philosophy.

• Maintain student records and files for special education in accordance with state laws and Department of Education regulations.

• Propose and formulate policies, procedures, and modifications for special education programs and compliance.

• Manage a reduced student caseload.

• Ensure adherence to paperwork and service time requirements for the assigned caseload.

• Uphold the confidentiality of student information and professional matters.

• Collaborate with teaching staff to enhance standardized and proficiency testing outcomes.

• Assist in the recruitment and training of Special Education staff.

• Coordinate with agencies that provide related services for students and oversee relevant contracts and agreements with the supervisor.

• Engage in continuous professional development training.

• Provide resources to support Special Education staff.

• Track and organize student accommodations for state and district assessments in collaboration with the Testing Manager.

• Act as the primary contact for external agencies and service providers.

• Work together with the State Reporting Coordinator to guarantee precise data collection and reporting for Special Education.

• Participate in faculty meetings, open houses, commencement events, student activities, professional learning communities, school problem-solving sessions, and curriculum planning.

• Conduct required home visits for students.

• Function as the LEA/District Representative during special education meetings.

• Execute other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree; a Master’s Degree is preferred.

• An active Special Education License in Oklahoma.

• Proficiency in computer applications, including the MS Office Suite, Google applications, email, and internet tools.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

• A genuine concern for children and a passion for teaching.

• Capability to collect, analyze, and interpret student data.

• Adaptability in decision-making, daily challenges, and job responsibilities.

• A strong sense of integrity.

• A collaborative team-player mindset.

• Ability to thrive in a diverse educational community.

• Knowledge of community and student demographics.

• Familiarity with the RTI process.

• Understanding of state proficiency assessments and state teaching standards.

• Successful completion of state-mandated criminal history checks and health evaluations.

• Physical capability to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Must be a resident of Oklahoma.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off.

• Retirement contributions.

• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance.

• Voluntary life insurance options for employees, spouses, and children.

• Discounted childcare services at Early Learning Academies locations.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Optional short-term disability insurance.

• Optional long-term disability insurance.

• Opportunities for career advancement within Pansophic Learning and its network of over 4,000 instructors and education professionals.

• Ongoing professional development initiatives.

• Job-embedded instructional coaching support.