Job Description
Job Title: Special Education Coordinator
Organization: Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Location: 979 Behrman Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056
Reports To: Principal
Hiring Status: At-Will
FLSA Status: Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Reporting Days: 190, 10 months
Compensation: Salary
Starting Pay: $52,000-$74,000, DOE;
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Education: Bachelors Degree, Master’s Degree preferred
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching and/or school leadership experience in a multi-cultural/diverse setting.
Certification: Teaching Certificate in special education and/or Administrator License
Background: Clear FBI background check
Language: Strong verbal and writing skills in English, Spanish fluency preferred
Benefits
- Level pay option for consistent pay year-round
- Teacher certification assistance
- Paid staff referral program
- Low-premium Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% salary match
- Wellness Wednesdays which encourage staff wellness schoolwide.
- Safety trainings and security cameras
- 10 days of paid time off annually with ability to rollover hours
- Free before and after school care for enrolled staff children
- Modern, state-of-the-art facility with gym and weight room access
- Multiple layers of instructional support and mentorship
- Opportunity to grow professionally
Job Duties
Essential Duties
- Assure special education compliance with all student IEPs within the school.
- Advise parents and provide information regarding special education and related service provisions.
- Collaborate with Title 1 Teachers and EL Teachers to ensure special services cohesion and fidelity.
- Serve as a consultant to teachers in matters of classroom management, teaching methods, and general school procedures.
- Attend all IEP meetings.
- Supervise education delivery services to include monitoring the implementation of all IEP services.
- Secure and monitor contract personnel as needed for the provision of psychological services, speech therapy services, occupational therapy, physical therapy and related services. Coordinate schedules and information sharing.
- Review and revise policies and procedures for the implementation of individual accommodations, modifications, and interventions for monitoring special education and related services.
- Support student testing and ensure necessary accommodations are implemented.
- Ensure faculty and staff are well versed in all requirements to implement student IEP and 504 Plans.
- Support teachers in the intervention process by being a resource to provide research-based academic and social intervention information.
- In conjunction with the Dean, support student behavior plans, ensure consistent follow-through, collaborate to problem solve student transitions, behavioral concerns and social anxieties, and coordinate classroom meetings.
Classroom and School Culture
- Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom.
- Consistently implements school-wide management policies.
- Creates a positive learning environment by supporting classroom rules, systems, and procedures.
- Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times.
- Supports instruction that engages students and ensures student growth and achievement in accordance with grade level standards.
- Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.
- Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members.
Communication
- Communicates professionally with parent/guardians and the community.
- Communicates student progress with parent/guardians regularly.
- Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities.
Professionalism
- Models the Athlos culture.
- Implements school policies.
- Tracks student attendance, behavioral issues, and classroom events.
- Participates in regular school-wide and individual professional development including professional learning communities.
- Pursues ambitious professional development goals and student learning targets.
- Actively participates in critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more.
- Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues.
- Honors schedules and deadlines.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Classroom and video platforms such as: Zoom or Teams.
- Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage the entire classroom.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Experience working in diverse communities and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives.
- Demonstrated integrity and high standards in managing information in a confidential and professional manner.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to spend much of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom.
- Talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs.
- Must be able to see in close range and far range.
- Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds.
- Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.
- Ability to handle potentially high stress conditions.
NOTE: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Monday to Friday,