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Nevada Connections Academy Georgia Connections Academy - Special Education Program Coordinator-High School Instruction & Compliance, 2024-2025 SY in Duluth, Georgia
Description
School Summary
Georgia Connections Academy is a tuition-free, full-time virtual school for students in grades K-12 throughout Georgia. The school is authorized by the Georgia Charter Schools Commission and governed by an independent Board of Directors, with a mission to maximize academic achievement for students who are seeking other academic options. The school is operated by Georgia Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Georgia, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Cognia, and GACA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
Working from the office in Duluth, Georgia, the Special Education Program Coordinator-High School Instruction & Compliance will assist the Assistant Director of Special Education grades 9-12 with compliance, instruction, communications, and data management. The Program Coordinator is a 12–month employee who will assist in managing the Special Education Department for grades 9-12 and will be a point of contact for families of students with disabilities. This position requires expertise in Federal and State Special Education regulations.
The Special Education Program Coordinator-High School Instruction & Compliance will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:
Consistent collaboration and strategic planning with the Grade 9-12 Assistant Director
Oversee Special Education compliance data
Assist the Special Education Leadership Team with audit reviews
Oversee Special Education instructional practices
Assist teachers with differentiated instruction
Support teachers with progress monitoring
Facilitate ongoing grade band and department professional development
Observe, supervise, and evaluate teachers and case managers as assigned in accordance with district policies including TKES.
Assist the state testing team to facilitate the administration of all district testing
Assist the Special Education Leadership Team with the enrollment process including requesting appropriate paperwork and ensuring all documents needed are obtained
Support teachers when students enroll, making sure that teachers receive guidance on special education supports and services
Participate in the hiring and onboarding process of special education teachers and case managers
Manage GO IEP organization, including onboarding and exiting students from the platform, assisting with resolving support tickets, running regular compliance reports with follow-up actions
Frequent data monitoring for SISPs, benchmarks, and other instructional initiatives
Collaborate and plan with school-level Summer School Leads
Collaborate and assist with developing summer parent orientation
Oversee and Monitor Extended School Year (ESY)
Provide training and professional development opportunities for school staff on effective transition practices.
Conceptualize, plan, and execute a virtual transition fair, focusing on post-secondary education pathways, employment options, and independent living resources.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Georgia Special Education teacher certification
Masters Degree or participation in a program that could lead to a GAPSC Tier I Leadership Certification
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets products)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Experience in writing policies and procedures
Expert knowledge of IDEA and Georgia Rules and Regulations regarding Special Education
Expert knowledge in FTE funding rules and reporting
Flexible and willing to provide and receive constructive feedback
Team player with demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)