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 Audit 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 Audit 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 and coordinate 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 training 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

Please note 2-step authentication is required to set-up to login to all systems if given a job offer. 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)