Special Education (SPED) Coordinator

FirstLine Schools: SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED) COORDINATOR Reports to: School DirectorFLSA Status: ExemptPosition Type: Full-Time Position Summary:The Special Education Coordinator, under the supervision of the school leader, is responsible for ensuring the academic success of students in special education by providing leadership that ensures services and supports according to the applicable laws and the mission of FirstLine Schools. Position Responsibilities:Driver of Compliance:Ensures compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations, including developing, updating, and ensuring compliance with Special Education policies and procedures that comply with lawsMaintains special education files that include documentation of collaboration and involvement from students, teachers, parents, outside agencies, and pupil appraisal team members, as neededDevelops and maintains a calendar of deadlines, including Federal, State, and network, to ensure that all meetings and reports are completed according to rules and regulations. This includes, although is not limited to, the following: data maintenance in SER, annual reviews, triennial re-evaluations, monthly compliance reporting through SER, manifestation determination review (MDR), Extended School Year eligibility and planning, and evidence of collaborationCoordinates with network and itinerant staff to ensure that high quality service delivery occurs in accordance with student IEPsConducts integrity checks to ensure the implementation of IEPs, behavior support plans, and the delivery of accommodations and modifications in the general education classroomCoordinates accommodations and alternative testing for statewide assessments Driver of Outcomes:Observes, coaches, supports, and provides job training and professional development to school-based staff membersCollaborates with parents, teachers, and service providers to develop academic and behavioral support plans (IEPs, FBA/BIPs)Collaborates with school-based academic leaders, teachers, parents, and paraprofessionals to ensure that students with disabilities are making progress towards their goals and accessing the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible as determined by the IEP team Other Duties As Assigned Education & Experience:Bachelor’s degree required, MA or MEd preferred Louisiana Teacher Certification in Special Education requiredMinimum of three years of teaching experience Demonstrated success working with students in an urban, open admissions school Demonstrated success coaching and leading adultsKnowledge of current federal and state guidelines and reporting proceduresBelieve deeply in the mission and values of FirstLine Schools. Desired Qualities & Characteristics:Believe in every student’s ability to achieve in a rigorous college or career prep curriculumAchieve results based on agreed-upon expectationsTake personal responsibility Highly detail-oriented Open to learning and evolving with AI as a tool at workCollaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders Share a commitment to creating great schools in New OrleansStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to embed and model the FirstLine Commitments: We Keep Learning, We Work Together, We Are Helpful, We Are the Safekeepers of our Community, We Share Joy, We Show Results! Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here represent 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 essential functions. Occasional physical exertion is required, including exerting up to 20 pounds of force as needed to move objects. Supervises: Yes About FirstLine Schools: In 1998, FirstLine Schools started the first charter school in New Orleans. FirstLine now operates several (Pre)K-8th grade schools. Our mission is to create and inspire great, open-admissions public schools in New Orleans. Our staff is a diverse and talented group dedicated to our students’ success and to their own growth. Our schools are led by leaders who hold themselves accountable for student achievement and teacher development.Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. FirstLine Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 403b plan.FirstLine Schools is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) organization.