About the Team

Banning Lewis Academy is hiring a highly qualified Special Education Coordinator in Colorado Springs, CO for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. In collaboration with the Special Education teachers and the K-12 Principals, the Special Education Coordinator will execute compliance monitoring (document quality, timelines, data collection), program design, and IEP oversight. In addition, the Special Education Coordinator supports the creation of appropriate programming for transfer students by collaborating with the enrollment team and prior school to obtain documents and understand student needs. Assists in gathering student data required for state reporting. Makes and implements student centered decisions in accordance with all state laws and regulations and school procedures and policies.

At Banning Lewis Academy, we blend the tradition of character development and values with modern technology and tools to create an engaging learning environment that accelerates student achievement and readiness without losing sight of student well-being and personal development. Our mission is to create a safe, positive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and a thirst for discovery where students and staff success through exceptional programs.

At Banning Lewis Ranch, we serve students in Grades K-5. Highlights include our Capturing Kid's Hearts Program, Celebration of Learning Nights, 5th Grade Capstone Field Trip to Washington DC, and a well-rounded student schedule that includes Spanish, Art, PE, Music & Technology.

At Banning Lewis Prep, we serve students in Grades 6-12. We carefully transition students into Middle School with purposeful social activities and programs as LEAD our leadership development program, sports through the Central Colorado Athletic League, and numerous clubs and electives. In High School, we offer traditions such as Homecoming, Prom, and Student Senate. We focus on Concurrent Enrollment opportunities, Service Learning Projects, Senior Capstone Projects, and college and career readiness (such as online courses, career & technical business programs, foreign exchange program opportunities and much more. At the High School level, our athletes compete in the Tri-Peaks League and have many additional extracurricular opportunities such as Mock Trial, Jazz & Concert Band, National Honor Society, and more.

About the Opportunity:

• Attend relevant trainings offered by county agencies and the department of education to stay current on regulations and best practices
• Develop and facilitate professional development and training on varied Special Education topics
• Coordinate with the enrollment team to understand volume and needs of newly enrolling Special Education students, gather existing documentation, and collaborate with SPED team to designate case managers as appropriate.
• Review all Special Education documents, including IEPs, for compliance and quality
• Act as Administrator Designee at IEP meetings
• Assist with complex parent communications as needed
• Monitor compliance with timelines and data collection
• Partners with Principal and Asst. Principal to ensure communication and consistency in general education and special education programming
• Collaborate with district and school personnel to gather/enter all needed data into state and federal systems
• Perform all other job duties as assigned

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Master's Degree Preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience providing special education services.
• Experience working in the field of K-12 Special Education
• Detail oriented, focused on compliance and proper documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality.
• Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic.
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations.
• Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated.
• Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting department, self and / or company welfare.
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.

About Us

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." - Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80 high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

Other Work Factors

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk or sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. There are no specific vision abilities required by this job.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work primarily in a usual office or school environment.
• Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use interpersonal skills. Frequently required to compare, analyze, communicate, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate and negotiate. Occasionally required to copy and compile.

We offer the following benefits:

Compensation and Life benefits - time & peace of mind

• Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 depending on experience and credentials
• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits - stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits - keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000 instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.