Special Services Coordinator - Springfield, United States - Libertas Academy Charter School

Libertas Academy Charter School

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Springfield, United States

2 days ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Special Services Coordinator

Libertas Academy Mission

Through rigorous academics, character development, and strong supports for every learner,
Libertas Academy Charter School prepares all sixth through twelfth grade students to succeed within the college of their choice and to be positive, engaged members of their communities.

Organizational Overview

Libertas Academy Charter School is a high expectations, high achieving school that replicates the successful models of other high performing charter schools in Massachusetts and across the country. Within an achievement-oriented culture in which expectations are clear and routines are consistent, and in which the joy of learning, the power of intellectual curiosity, and the development of life-building values are at the center of our seamless 6-12 school, all learners build the skills, knowledge, and character required for college and professional success and a life of positive community engagement.

Imagine teaching at a school where everyone in the building is on the same page, holding students to a relentlessly high bar of academic and behavioral expectations.

We are looking for teachers who know that holding high expectations and relentlessly pushing students to reach them is a profound form of love.

We are looking for teachers who aren't afraid to do whatever it takes—teachers who know the finish line is college graduation and are in it for the long haul.

Join our founding team and help build the future.

Qualities Sought

All staff members at
Libertas Academy Charter School have a strong commitment to, belief in, and alignment with the mission and vision of our school.

Therefore, we seek individuals who believe in our mission and vision; will maintain high expectations for our students both academically and behaviorally; will model our school values of:

We seek individuals who will do whatever it takes to ensure that the mission of
Libertas Academy is fulfilled.

Job Overview:

The
Special Services Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing programs and services for individuals with special needs or disabilities.

They collaborate with various stakeholders, including educators, healthcare professionals, social workers, and families, to ensure that individuals receive appropriate support and accommodations to reach their full potential.

You will receive regular coaching and feedback, and will have opportunities to grow into a transformative leader within the organization.

Job Overview:

Manage a caseload of special education students and the implementation of their IEP/504 plans.
Overseeing / managing a caseload of special education students and the implementation of their IEP/504 plans in: inclusive, selfcontained and pullout settings.
Ensure appropriate delivery of both special education instruction and related services as stipulated on IEPs/504 plans.
Ensure compliance by the school with all local and Federal laws and regulation relating to students with IEPs/504 plans and students referred to special education.
Ensure that services provided by contractual personnel are of high quality, and are aligned with students' IEPs/504 plans.
Effectively communicate to parents and guardians the special education process including process for referrals, evaluations, annual IEPs/504 plans, and reevaluations as well as parental rights
Facilitate IEP meetings using a strengths based and family centered approach
Coordinate with the student's special education team to ensure all documents are completed in a timely manner (according to state, local, and school policies and procedures) prior to meeting. Connect with special education team to ensure all team members (including parents) are prepared for the content of the meeting.
Coordinating with special education team to complete quarterly IEP progress reports and provide quarterly IEP progress reports to parents/guardians.
Maintain student files (paper and electronic) according to school and DESE standards.
Provide training and technical assistance to case managers, teachers, related service providers and support service professionals on all aspects of cases management: use of computer systems for the special education process, writing of goal writing, progress reports, annual reviews and parent communication.
Supporting the planning of special education initiatives, and the implementation of initiatives.
Oversee special education inventory of equipment / materials.
Advocate for special education with school leadership. Establishing and maintaining communication with
Engage parents and families in their student's learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
As appropriate, connecting with student's outside providers, pediatricians, and therapists to support student's needs in the classroom.