Advisor SPED-Charter Schools

Works under general direction to provide individual supervision/direction to Special Education (SPED) teachers and assistants who must maintain compliance with Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, federal and state regulations.

• Works directly with teachers and staff to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing Special Education (SPED) programs and services
• Oversees the implementation of Individualized Education Program (IEPS), Response to Interventions (RTI) and eligibility requirements.
• Reviews the Charter School’s School Improvement Plans (SIP) to ensure completion and implementation.
• Works collaboratively with other professionals and management representatives in the Exceptional Children/Academic Office to achieve a system-wide result.
• Formulates local targets, goals, and activities that are in synch with and support the broader goals and objectives of the organization.
• Assists in the development of a departmental budget; presents, and defends program budget requirements as it applies to the Exceptional Children/Academic Office. Oversees and submit program expenditures and prepares financial forms and reports.
• Guides the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and correspondence related to assigned service, activities, and operations. Provides for appropriate research and compiles reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
  
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field; PLUS four (4) years related experience, totaling eight (8) years of education/experience. Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in special education and administration/supervision is required; to include a minimum of four (4) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher. Proficient in the use of technology to include video presentation, word processing, database spreadsheet applications preferred (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAININGM AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

Degree Equivalency Formula

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.

License Modified K-12 Sped