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School: Provost Academy Colorado

Job Title: Director of Special Education

Category: Full-time

Classification: Special Education

Work Year: 2010-2011

Job Description:

Job Description:
The Director of Special Education will oversee the services of the online instructional programs for students with special needs. S/he will provide leadership, staff development and communication for implementing an instructional program that meets the needs of Provost students.

Main Responsibilities:
Student Achievement and IDEA Compliance
            •         Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general strategies for special education advisors and students
            •         Manage a caseload of 30 students
•   Oversee the implementation and compliance for IEPs and 504 plans
•         Facilitate weekly communication by Special Education Advisors with parents of students with special needs
•         Consult with Synchronous Tutors and support the use of differentiated designed instruction to meet student’s IEP goals.
•         Provide support to Special Education Advisors in various online instruction, including 1-on-1 and small group sessions
•         Schedule, organize and chair all IEP/IDEA related meetings in a synchronous online environment
•         Follow all IDEA procedures for the IEP process.
•         Assist with locating service providers for students requiring services as written on the IEP
•         Ensure that accurate and timely data is maintained by the special education advisors in the GradeBook System
•         Monitor student progress in the Marks System and make corrections as required
•         Assist with administering state testing and coordinate special accommodations listed on the IEP
• Work with the Director of Instruction to identify concerns and issues in the program and implement solutions

Job Qualifications/Experience/Education: Professional certification in Special Education, minimum 5 years experience, Masters Degree in Education-related field

Application Instructions:

Application Process: email a current resume to Molly Stevens, molly.stevens@edisonlearning.com, http://www.co.provostacademy.com/

Date Posted: 2010-01-04

Closing Date: 2010-04-04

Start Date: 2010-03-01

Provost Academy Colorado Profile

Address

Provost Academy Colorado
7730 E. Belleview Ave
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Contact Information

Web Site: http://www.co.provostacademy.com/
Phone: (303)770-1240
Email: info.co@provostacademy.com

School Info

Authorizer: Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI)
Year Opened: 2010
County: El Paso
District: Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI)
Region: Pikes Peak
Grade Levels: 9 , 10 , 11 , 12
Enrollment: 365
Educational Program: EdisonLearning , Online

Description

Provost Academy is an online public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12. Provost Academy is uniquely designed to address student needs on an individual basis. We are backed by EdisonLearning, one of the most experienced teams of educational innovators in the industry with almost 20 years of proven experience driving academic results in the K-12 classroom. Text ONLINE to 84444 for more information.