Regional Director of Exceptional Student Services-Programming

BASIS Ed is seeking an experienced special educator and administrator to serve as the BASIS Ed Texas Regional Director of Exceptional Student Services (ESS)- Programming.Position SummaryThe Director of ESS is responsible for overseeing the compliant implementation of programs to support students eligible for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or related aids and services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act within BASIS Charter Schools in Texas. Under the supervision of the Director of the Vice President of Exceptional Student Services, the Director of ESS will work with Central Office partners, including School Management and Finance and Accounting to support school leaders who are responsible for managing special programs within their schools. The Director of ESS will provide technical assistance and training to school leaders to maintain compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements and to implement oversight agency guidance, where appropriate. Responsibilities include evaluating current levels of compliance within existing systems and processes and designing process improvements, where appropriate, to ensure compliant policies and procedures. This individual will work directly with regulatory agencies to ensure the schools' compliance with the IDEA and state requirements, including document compliance, data management, and grants and state funding compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research skills and be experienced working in special education compliance and creating policies and procedures. This team member will interact with various departments and all levels of management in the interest of achieving Compliance department strategic objectives to aid schools in smooth and compliant operations, while embodying BASIS.ed philosophy and its value proposition.Essential FunctionsSupports charter school leaders with the smooth and compliant implementation of special education and other special programsAssists with management of IDEA grants and state sped funding, including assisting in budgeting processes, developing appropriate tracking and reporting mechanisms for expenditures, and monitoring maintenance of effortDesigns and provides regular professional development for school leaders and special programs staffOversees documentation compliance through performing and/or supervising regular audits of schools' evaluation reports, IEPs, and 504 plansSystem administrator for IEP SystemAssists school leaders to determine special programs staffing needs and provides input in hiring decisions, where appropriateActs as primary liaison between schools and various regulatory agencies for special programs monitoring, grants, special programs data management, and dispute resolutionEvaluates and analyzes existing special programs policies, procedures, and practices to identify any gaps, recommend improvements, and provide mitigation strategies that will support compliant practices in schoolsMay supervise network-level special programs staff, including network-level itinerant service providersAssists with contracts reviews and RFPs for special services vendors and others, as appropriateGathers and analyzes a variety of data points related to compliance, needs assessments, discipline, student achievement, and makes relevant reports to internal and external customers and makes data-driven programming recommendations to appropriate stakeholdersAssists schools with parental communication and facilitates team meetings when appropriate to ensure compliance with state and federal requirementsPrepares regular reports for the Vice President of Exceptional Student ServicesPerforms other duties as assignedPosition QualificationsKnowledgeKnowledge of general terminology for compliance and education industries, as well as general knowledge of compliance requirements in public schoolsKnowledge of policy and procedure language and adoption and implementation strategiesGeneral knowledge of school operationsKnowledge of principles and practices of effective project managementKnowledge of special education and the principles of specially designed instructionExtensive and proven knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation ActKnowledge of data management systemsKnowledge of federal grants and state education funding/school financeSkills & AbilitiesHighly effective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to read and interpret statutes, regulations, and agency guidanceAbility to review documents for spelling, grammar, organization, consistency, format, and adherence to department standardsAbility to use independent judgement and make sound decisions while meeting time sensitive deadlinesWell organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple competing tasks, efficient and able to work independently and think critically and strategicallyAbility to build and maintain effective relationships through strong interpersonal skillsStrong analytical and research skillsAbility to perform complex analysis and provide insights and recommendations to business and/or compliance partnersAbility to communicate professionally across all levels of the organizationAbility to maintain confidentiality of student, employee, and company informationAbility to manipulate and interpret large data setsProven ability to provide effective professional development to large and small audiences of adult learnersProficiency in SharePoint and Microsoft applicationsRequired ExperienceMinimum 3 years teaching special education or providing related servicesMinimum 3 years administering special education programs and overseeing special education compliance, with preference given to those with district/network level special education administrator experienceIEP Systems experiencePreferred ExperienceMinimum 2 years of experience with IDEA Basic grant processes and budgetsPowerSchool experiencePreferred: 2+ years' experience working directly with regulatory agencies on special education compliance2+ years documenting policies and proceduresEducation & CertificationBachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred in special education or related fieldCurrent special education certificationValid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance CardBenefits and Salary:Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experienceBASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:Employer paid medical and dental insuranceVision insurancePTOAbility to add dependents401k with partial match that grows over timeEmployee Assistance ProgramChildcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount)BASIS Charter Schools embrace subject expertise and passion in the classroom!Our teachers are part of one of the nation's most collaborative and professional learning communities. All of our schools use the acclaimed BASIS Charter School Curriculum. At the same time, our teachers are given the autonomy and academic freedom to teach in the manner that suits them. They choose how best to create dynamic lessons that foster student enthusiasm for new ideas and high-level learning. They help guide students to reach their greatest potential while preparing them for the demands of higher education, a rewarding career, and global citizenship. BASIS Charter School teachers spend their time teaching engaged students and teaming up with fellow educators -- creating an intellectual, inspiring, supportive, and Collegial school community.Reasonable Accommodations StatementTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law, BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX.* As used in this policy, the term "BASIS" refers to: BASIS Educational Group, LLC, BASIS Schools, Inc., BTX Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public School, Inc., BBR Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.