Georgia Connections Academy - Special Education Program Coordinator- Internal and Legal Compliance, 2024-2025 SY

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- Internal and Legal Compliance will assist the Internal Auditor & Due Process Coordinator with special education compliance, communications, and data management. The Program Coordinator will assist in the management of the Special Education Department and will be a point of contact for families of students with disabilities. The Program Coordinator will be an expert in Federal and State Special Education regulations. This is a 12-month position.

The Special Education Program Coordinator- Internal and Legal Compliance will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks: 

• Oversee Special Education Compliance Data
• Assist the Internal Auditor & Due Process Coordinator with audit reviews
• Assist with legal communications such as school complaints, state complaints, and due process 
• Manage the Initial Eligibility process
• Support professional development activities for teachers and school staff members
• Assist the state testing team to facilitate the administration of all district testing
• Participate with the Internal Auditor & Due Process Coordinator in leadership meetings including GaDOE trainings
• Assist the Internal Auditor & Due Process Coordinator with the enrollment process including requesting appropriate paperwork and ensuring all documents needed are obtained
• Assist with the hiring and onboarding process of special education teachers
• Manage GO IEP organization including onboarding and exiting students from the platform, resolving support tickets, running regular compliance reports with follow-up actions
• Assist with Special Education sectioning
• Supervise a group of teachers based on staffing needs, including TKES
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Georgia teacher certification in Special Education
• 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 fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)