Position Overview:

Creative Minds International Public Charter School (CMIPCS) is currently seeking an experienced, talented, and committed Inclusion Manager. The Inclusion Manager is a foundational part of the CMIPCS leadership team, oversees IEP and 504 plan development and implementation, and helps coordinate services to serve our students with special needs, who make up 22% of the student body. 

About CMIPCS

Creative Minds International Public Charter School (CMI) was founded in 2012 to offer public school students a free international, arts-based, and inclusive educational opportunity through a student-centered pedagogical approach. CMI is the only DC public school that offers a rich and progressive international curriculum from preschool through middle school, which incorporates the latest research on how children learn. Our commitment to international mindedness manifests in our rigorous academics and is lived out through our diverse student body. CMI’s commitment to inclusion is our unique way of showing our students how to respect and embrace differences of every kind. 

 

Position Responsibilities

The Inclusion Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing a caseload of special education students and the implementation of their IEP/504 plans in inclusive and pull-out settings. Specifically, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating the implementation of special education/Section 504 programs and services, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. 
• Providing leadership and supervision to inclusion teachers, supporting and evaluating their performance, and ensuring they adhere to the CMI employee policies. 
• Facilitating IEP meetings using a strengths-based and family-centered approach 
• Coordinating with student’s special education team to ensure all documents are completed on time (according to state, local, and school policies and procedures) prior to MDT meeting. 
• Coordinating with special education team to complete quarterly IEP progress reports and provide quarterly IEP progress reports to parents/guardians.
• Maintaining student files (paper and electronic) according to school and The Office of the State Superintendent for Education (OSSE) standards.
• Providing training and technical assistance to teachers, related service providers, and dedicated aides on all aspects of case management. 
• Ensuring IEPs are developmentally appropriate, curriculum/standards-based, strength-based, and relevant to individual students.
• Providing guidance to teachers and support staff, promoting effective teaching strategies and best practices for supporting students with special needs. 
• Collaborating with the instructional coaches to support the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), culturally responsive teaching, and other evidence-based practices that support diverse learners. 
• Working to maintain LEA tracking and data system that includes: student information related to IEPs, services, service hours, evaluations, MDT referrals, discipline incident reports, etc.
• Supporting the planning and implementation of special education initiatives. Work to integrate new developments, research findings, and best practices into ongoing programs and school initiatives.
• Overseeing special education inventory of equipment/materials.
• Identifying and ensuring the appropriate use of curriculum and school-based assessments to support the academic growth of students with IEPs/504 plans.
• Maintaining a high level of knowledge regarding evolving special education issues, such as changes in federal and local special education policy.
• Facilitating workshops/meetings for parents and identifying resources for parents of students with special needs.
• Effectively communicating to parents and guardians the special education process, including the process for referrals, evaluations, annual IEPs/504 plans, and re-evaluations, as well as parental rights granted by IDEA.
• Connecting with a student’s outside providers, pediatricians, and therapists to support the student’s needs in the classroom.
• Ensuring that services provided by contractual personnel are of high quality and aligned with students’ IEPs/504 plans.
• Collaborating with the School Directors to provide support and guidance to the dedicated aides. 
• Collaborating with the Behavior Coaches, School Directors, and service providers to support the implementation of the school’s philosophy and vision based on Conscious Discipline. 
• Working with the school administration to promote equity in school discipline. 
• Co-coordinating the ESY program.
• Maintaining confidentiality of student records and student information.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of special education and Section 504 programs and services, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes as needed.
• Coordinating special education transportation services for students with disabilities and overseeing the day-to-day activities and operations for eligible students.  
• Other duties as assigned.

 

 

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will:

• Master's degree in special education or a related education field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with students with special needs, with a strong understanding of federal and state regulations governing special education and Section 504. 
• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills. Prior experience as a special education coordinator is preferred.
• Extensive background knowledge of SEDS (EasyIEP), SLED, TOTE, or other management platforms. 
• Knowledge of current research and best practices related to IDEA, Section 504, UDL, specialized instructional techniques, special education administration, and inclusive practices. 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and use it to inform decision-making and program improvement. 
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

 

 

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

 

Creative Minds International PCS is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.