Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School seeks a Special Education Coordinator for the 2009–10 school year. The candidate will oversee the school’s Special Education department and be responsible for all compliance issues pertaining to special education. Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Note: These examples are intended only as illustration of the various types of work performed in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) • Oversee the Special Education program & reporting at Thurgood Marshall Academy; • Manage Special Education staff; • Create, renew and manage student IEPs; • Manage a small case load of students; • Oversee assessment and testing of students with IEPs; • Ensure students receive services as indicated by their IEPs; • Mange the SST (Student Support Team) process for all students; • Oversee contracts with vendors for special education services; • Direct TMA’s Medicaid compliance and ensure timely processing that meets all reporting requirements; • Collaborate with academic faculty and staff in providing services to special education students; • Coordinate with academic deans to devise an individualized education plan system for general education students on academic/behavior probation; • Provide professional development to general education teachers on issues pertaining to special education. Qualifications • A strong commitment to Thurgood Marshall Academy’s mission • A bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field (master’s degree preferred) • Extensive knowledge of special education laws and compliance regulations • Results-oriented approach to managing the school’s special education department • A strong commitment to academic success for special education students • Ability to create and manage systems to track data; ability to successfully track and analyze data • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to work well with a diverse faculty • At least three years of professional experience in special education • Excellent writing, verbal communication, and organizational skills Thurgood Marshall Academy offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Thurgood Marshall Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Salary range $50,000–$60,000. To Apply Please submit cover letter and resume by email to Alexandra Pardo at teach@tmapchs.org. Please indicate “Special Education Coordinator” in the subject field. This is at a non-profit organization. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. dc