Special Education Coordinator

Atlanta Preparatory Academy

Special Education Coordinator overseeing services, compliance, records, and accommodations for Missouri’s K-12 online public school. Supporting staff training, state reporting, testing, and special education meetings.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and overseeing special education services, ensuring compliance with state laws and educational standards while fostering a collaborative environment among staff and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Special Education LicenseBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeUnderstanding of RTI ProcessProficiency with MS Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Special Education Services DevelopmentData Analysis and InterpretationPolicy and Procedure DevelopmentStudent Accommodations PlanningRecord Keeping and Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal and Written CommunicationTeam-Player AttitudeFlexibility in Decision-MakingGenuine Care for ChildrenAbility to Work in Diverse Settings

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteGoogle ApplicationsEmail ApplicationsInternet Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Special Education License in Missouri

Industry Keywords

Educational QualityComplianceState Proficiency TestingCommunity UnderstandingStudent Demographics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and develop innovative special education services to meet diverse student needs and ensure educational quality and compliance
Contribute to the leadership team and help develop and train the school’s special education philosophy
Maintain special education student records and files according to state law and Department of Education guidelines
Develop policies and procedures supporting special education programs and compliance
Hold a reduced student caseload and maintain paperwork and service-time compliance
Maintain confidentiality of student information and professional matters
Work with teaching staff to improve standardized and proficiency testing results
Assist with hiring and oversee training of Special Education staff
Coordinate with agencies and service providers, including managing related contracts and agreements with a supervisor
Provide resources and participate in ongoing professional training
Track and plan student accommodations for state and district testing with the Testing Manager
Collaborate with the State Reporting Coordinator to ensure accurate special education data reporting
Participate in faculty meetings, open houses, commencement exercises, student activities, professional learning communities, course preparation, and school problem-solving
Perform required student home visits
Serve as LEA/District Representative for special education meetings
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree minimum; Master’s degree preferred
Active Special Education License in Missouri
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Google applications, email, and internet applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data for educational decisions
Genuine care for children and passion for teaching
Flexibility with decision-making, daily challenges, and job duties
Strong integrity and team-player attitude
Ability to work in a diverse educational community setting
Understanding of the community and student demographics
Understanding of the RTI process
Understanding of state proficiency testing and state teaching standards
Satisfactory completion of required state criminal history check and health tests
Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Open to residents of Missouri

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary short-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and its network of education professionals