Title: Coordinator of State Operated Programs and Jails Education

State Role Title: Education Coordinator II

Hiring Range:

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: JAMES MONROE BUILDING

Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Education is recruiting for a Coordinator of State Operated Programs to support activities that forward the organization's mission, specifically described in the Department's strategic plan to address the needs of students with disabilities and other student services.

This person would be expected to oversee the instructional programming for and assessment of both general education and special education student within the state operated programs (SOP) - juvenile detention centers, hospital education programs, and clinics. This position oversees the development, review, revision, and implementation of each student's individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 plan; as appropriate for students with disabilities. As well as, oversee the educational programming in local and regional jails.

The Coordinator of State Operated Programs would be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and recommendations for appropriate staffing and funding levels necessary in all state operated program (SOP) facilities.
• Provide guidance and information to the Commission on Youth (COY) and the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) on any studies they have undertaken or will initiate related to SOP programming.
• Assume Division Director of Testing (DDOT) responsibilities to include responding to and investigating alerts and irregularities, assembling score teams for VAAP, and recording VAAP scores in Pearson.
• Work with VDOE federal program monitoring specialists to resolve any compliance findings, ensure program forms meet state and federal requirements, and assist with special education processes in the field by keeping procedural flow charts up to date.
• Coordinate and monitor the Standards of Learning (SOLs) assessments and World-class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) testing in SOPs, train SOP field staff in proper administration provide technical assistance in testing procedures and parameters, locate, identify, and assemble scoring teams necessary for the VAAP.
• Provide guidance to the State Operated Programs field staff concerning compliance with state and federal IDEA regulations to assure FAPE during students residency in a state operated program
• Serve as liaison to the VDOE Office of Test Administration, Scoring, and Reporting, Pearson and WIDA, the VDOE Office of Special Education Program Improvement (SEPI), and other state agency personnel on matters related to SOPs, educational programs, and special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of federal and state regulations concerning students with disabilities, administration, and supervision of special education programs; state and local government policies, procedures, and organizational structures; and curriculum and effective instructional practices.
• Skills in technical/analytical writing, coordinating, leading teams, and presenting technical and complex information to various audiences with a focus on the populations and programs served by state operated programs.
• Demonstrated competence in the development of curriculum and educational programming and the ability to evaluate instructional practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of K-12 curriculum delivery requirements, graduation requirements, credit recovery options, alternate routes to completion.
• Knowledge of legal principles and specific skill ability to analyze complicated issues and to develop responses that are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations governing general and special education.
• Working knowledge of supervisory matters in work situations and able to manage a diverse group of educational professionals to include experience leading, supervising, and evaluating employees, as well as, a demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive situations and information. and the ability to delegate and coordinate work with appropriate staff.
• The ability to successfully work with school administrators, parents and community members having an interest or stake in local special education programs, as well as, work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to define problems and apply problem solving techniques to complex educational issues.
• Extensive experience in analyzing and interpreting data to produce reports.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines.
• Skills in word processing, keyboarding, and presentation software in order to effectively present complex information to both technical and lay audiences.

Additional Considerations

• Licensure in Administration and Supervision and endorsement in at least one area of general and special education preferred.
• Experience in the areas of special education law, education administration, and programs for at-risk students with and without disabilities.
• Experience in non-traditional education settings (i.e. state operated programs, private schools for students with disabilities, detention centers, correctional education, and hospital education).
• Familiarity with other agencies that provide services to children with and without disabilities and their families is also preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited college/university.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.

This role will require completion of a Statement of Economic Interests (SOEI), which is filed annual with the General Assembly.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: (804) 225-2021, [TTY: 786-8389]

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: humanresources@doe.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.