Special Education Coordinator - Basis Ed

BASIS Richardson is seeking qualified candidates for a Special Education Coordinator to join our bright, passionate team!

WE ARE NATIONALLY RANKED
BASIS Curriculum Schools have been consistently ranked among the best schools in the United States. It is a reflection of the quality of the BASIS Curriculum, dedication of our expert educators, and hard work of incredible students. Our schools offer students an education that prepares them according to the highest, most rigorous international standards.

The BASIS Ed academic program is consistently ranked among the top 10 programs nationally and is competitive on an international scale.

BASIS Ed School teams offer an incredible opportunity to be deeply involved in an academic community that is dynamic, exciting and unpredictable. You’ll join others in a highly social, supportive and collaborative environment.

BASIS Ed is seeking a Special Education Coordinator whose primary responsibility will be to oversee the entire special education program at a school site. The academic program is consistently ranked among the top 10 programs nationally and is competitive on an international scale. The mission of BASIS Ed Schools is to provide an academically excellent and rigorous liberal arts college preparatory education to all Lower and Upper School students. It is imperative that our Special Education Specialists share our vision of improving the state of education in our country.

Primary Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and assuring full state and federal compliance with all aspects of programming (identification, review, dismissal) for students with disabilities per the IDEA, Section 504 and the ADA
• Providing direct special education services, as needed, and supervising itinerant service providers
• Preparing and reporting accurate and timely data for internal and external regulatory purposes
• Facilitating in the development and implementation of informal academic and behavioral intervention programs for individual students.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Job Qualifications:

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of the Exceptional Student Services Coordinator (ESS Coordinator) is to oversee all aspects of the Special Education (SPED) program at a school site, including programs under IDEA, Section 504, and EL such as identifying the need for, planning, and executing all standardized and child-specific testing for students suspected of or having a disability. ESS Coordinators ensure that school special education practices are aligned with all pertinent regulations and laws, maintain open communication channels with all parties involved, and provide school-site training. The ESS Coordinator may also work directly with students to identify and fulfill needed educational services and supports as part of a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Comprehensively manage the student special education process including child find activities, the evaluation and identification process, the plan creation process, and the implementation and periodic review process under IDEA, EL, and Section 504
• Participate in the Student Support Team (SST) programs, as appropriate.
• Oversee day-to-day tasks of Special Education Teacher and Special Education/ESS Assistants
• Ensure specially designed instruction is consistent with individual student needs as articulated in the students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Provide guidance and professional development to general education teachers on student accommodation implementation, IDEA, FAPE, Child Find obligations, the student referral process, etc.
• Identify and serve English Learners (EL)
• Ensure compliance with all State and Federal Special Education requirements and deadlines.
• Schedule and facilitate parent meetings of students on a plan (EL, 504, IEP) or students being referred for consideration of ESS programming.
• Maintain all ESS paperwork and files.
• In collaboration with appropriate school leaders, schedule and facilitate all hearing and vision screenings for current ESS students.
• Schedule and facilitate student plan reviews (504, IEP, EL)
• Execute and oversee all school/location-specific programs, testing, and requirements, e.g., English Learners (EL) programs, Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA)
• Provide or oversee the provision of accommodations for state and district testing, as outlined in student accommodation plans.
• Maintain appropriate communication with Head of School
• Maintain regular, full, predictable attendance.
• Adapting and delivering specially designed instruction to eligible students with disabilities
• Work with students with disabilities in a small group setting or 1:1 setting.
• Interact directly with students to fulfill IEP requirements
• Fulfill required provisions in student plans, including service minutes, by providing specially designed instruction and facilitating other supports and/or related services.
• Providing case management services for students with disabilities including plan/program development provision and compliance
• Supervise itinerant-related service providers.
• Coordinating and ensuring full state and federal compliance with all aspects of programming (identification, review, dismissal) for students with disabilities per the IDEA and Section 504
• Preparing and reporting accurate and timely data or internal and external regulatory purposes
• Supporting general education teachers and collaborating with administrators to ensure the availability of a FAPE to eligible students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education or related subject matter (or 24+ credit hours in applicable subject matter with other degree)
Certifications and Credentials: Valid Fingerprint Clearance and current special education EC-12th certificate or the special education EC-6th certificate
Experience: 1 year in a role with related special education job duties
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred
Education: Master’s degree in special education or related subject matter
Certifications and Credentials: CPI or TACT-2
Experience: 2+ years with related special education job duties in a similar-sized school
Computer Skills: IEP Pro (AZ), SED’s, (BA), EasyIEP (DC), special education system used by the school to manage, special education process and 504 process

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Competencies

• Accountable- Take responsibility for own work, establish trust, and be receptive to feedback.
• Communication- Effectively convey information both verbally and in writing; communicate in a manner that is clear, complete, and concise.
• Conflict Resolution- Deescalate high emotion situations; find common ground between
  conflicting viewpoints; demonstrate patience and flexibility.
• Cooperative- Seek out and engage in group participation to complete or improve work;
  work effectively with others in a positive and productive manner.
• Detail Oriented- Pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Efficient- Prioritize and execute day-to-day responsibilities to best meet business demands; maximize productivity and minimize wasted time.
• Judgment- Formulate a sound decision using the available information; effectively analyze data
  to improve student achievement.
• Organized- Develop and maintain order while documenting, filing, and coordinating tasks
• Relatable- Build and maintain genuine, positive, and professional relationships; be respectful and inclusive in decision making; work well with others regardless of level, background, or opinions

*Additional Job Information:

Benefits and Salary: Starting salary for this position is negotiable dependent on education and experience. BASIS offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law, BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding BASIS’ non-discrimination policies: Beverly Traver, Compliance and Equity Investigator, BASIS Educational Group, LLC., 7975 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, (480) 289-2088.

*As used in this policy, the term "BASIS" refers to: BASIS Educational Group, LLC, BASIS Charter Schools, Inc., BTX Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public School, Inc., BBR Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.

Note: The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.