Special Populations Coordinator

Job Description

The Special Populations Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and oversight of services for all special populations, including students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), students with 504 plans and students who are designated as English Language Learners (ELLs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the provision of all services for students with IEPs, students designated as ELLs and students with 504s.

• Create service and class schedules ensuring that the school is in compliance with all mandates while maximizing learning time.

• Support with the development and implementation of the school wide plan for Response to Intervention (RTI) and train teachers as necessary.

• Coordinate and attend all of the following:

  • Initial evaluations, IEP annual reviews, triennials, MDRs, etc.

  • Related services

  • Initiating Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDRs)

• Oversee and/ or tracking the following data:

  • Service provision for billing

  • IEP goals

  • Student achievement

    • Diagnostic Data

    • Progress monitoring data

    • Interim Assessment/Benchmark Data

  • MDRs and suspensions

  • Compliance timelines

• Coordinating and overseeing progress monitoring and reporting for all students with IEPs and students designated as ELLs

• Teach special education classes, depending on the schools caseload of students

• Coordinate the creation and implementation of 504 plans with families and staff

• Coordinate and oversee all required family communication and create best practices around family engagement for the families of the school’s special populations

• Oversee/Coordinate the IEP writing for annual reviews (special education teachers write, Special Pops Coordinator reviews)

• Provide advice on class placements/schedules based on services

• Manage special education teachers depending on the caseload of the students

• Other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Director of Special Populations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree Preferred

• Holds a current teaching license in Special Education

• Commitment to KIPP Memphis; children and our mission, beliefs, and values

• Zest, grit, self-control, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and multi-tasking skills

• Demonstrate a spirit of optimism

• Capability to personally build, develop and retain strong relationships with school leaders, teachers, families, and other relevant stakeholders

• Strong leadership and management skills and the ability to motivate, excite, and educate stakeholders

• Demonstrated success building and leading multiple functions and managing a dynamic team of professionals to succeed in their roles, in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals, initiate process improvements, exhibit flexibility, and drive results

• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills with keen attention to detail

• Excellent public speaking, presentation, and networking skills

Additional Information

KIPP MemphisSchools are committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. KIPP Memphis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.