Sped Coordinator/ Teacher in Lake Charles, Louisiana at Elite Academy

The SPED Coordinator coordinates curriculum, services, and resources for the special needs students at Elite Charter Academy to ensure that they have the academic and social-emotional support services they need in order to achieve their highest potential. The responsibilities of the SPED Coordinator include:

• Oversee the mental and behavioral health care services for all students with
• IEPs/504 plans
• 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 related to students with IEPs/504 plans and students referred to special education
• Facilitate IEP meetings using a strengths-based and family-centered approach
• Identify students who should be assessed to determine eligibility for special education
• Oversee case management services for students and families requiring multiple resources.
• Communicate to parents and guardians the special education process including process for referrals, evaluations, annual IEPs/504 plans, and re-evaluations.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; support the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Work and interact with staff and relate to individuals at all levels of the organization; relate to individuals at all levels. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.
• Strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize wisely.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
• Establish excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• Ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS).
• Look for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Strives to implement best practices.

Job Requirements

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree from an accredited educational institution preferred.
• Certified in one area of Exceptional Education (two areas preferred).
• Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience.
• Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Such appropriate and acceptable alternatives to the above requirements.
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual schools working conditions.
• May be noisy during high student traffic

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of 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 the essential functions.

• No physical exertion required.
• Required to sit for long periods of time.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise.

The Salary Range for this position is $50,000 to $65,000.

A competitive benefits package is also offered.

Elite Charter Academy provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, marital status, veteran status or disability.