Due Process Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Due Process Specialist
Reports To: Executive Director, Special Education Director
Supports: Special Education Coordinator & Case Managers
Status: Full-Time, Exempt

START DATE: 2025/26 school year

-Collaborates with the Special Education team on the following:
-File quarterly progress reports/review progress reports for accuracy
-Manage the electronic building special education calendar
-Develop and maintain the SpEd master caseload spreadsheet
-Manage SpEd Forms caseloads, and case sharing.
-Create intake student(s) SpEd Forms
-Assist the Special Education Coordinator with making evaluation responsibilities Google Document/SpEd Forms template
-Utilize the spreadsheet to regularly inform IEP managers of current status of caseload (timelines)
-Maintain master due process tracking document and finalize all completed documents.
-Update and maintain student information in SpEd Forms (e.g., address changes, records requests)
-Maintain special education files
-Assist with monitoring file contents for appropriate content.
-Ensure inclusion of all due process documents.
-Monitor checkout procedure; maintain log of access.
-Prepare files for transition/matriculation to another program or building within the district.
-Help with various reports: etc. Highly Qualified Staff percentages, MARSS.
-Document information in the contact log
-Collaborate with district support staff (due process facilitator, coordinator, assistant director) to ensure due process is complete.
-Collaborate with the Data and Policy Coordinator with PCA Tracking timelines/90 Day Observations
-Organization of tuition billing set up and paperwork
-Maintaining evaluation protocols and ordering.
-Help with Paraprofessional Interview process
-Student support/Tier 1 support when needed

Additional Related Support:
Assist with preparation and distribution of school staff, student/parent, community communication/materials as needed or required.
Maintain positive, professional relationships and use appropriate verbal, non-verbal and written communication with all individuals.
Type, proofread copy, distribute, and file correspondence as needed or requested.
Perform data collection/generate reports; i.e., pulling reports/data on students and/or staff as needed.
Perform any other duties/assignments as assigned/requested.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent oral, written, spoken communication skills with ability to interact well with staff, students, parents.
Must be detail oriented, multi-task oriented and flexible.
Must have a professional demeanor and appearance with a positive attitude and a sense of humor.
Self-motivated, proactive, accountable and resourceful in the completion of work assignments.
Ability to plan and organize work successfully with limited supervision.
Expertise with the following computer applications: Mac equipment, classroom applications and software, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
Ability to maintain status of “not disqualified” upon completion of criminal background.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Institution Description

We are a tuition-free public charter school with programming designed to meet the individualized needs of students with disabilities. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about how our program may be able to help your student grow academically, emotionally, and socially.

Application Instructions/Comments

Send resume and district application to:
Human Resources
Spero Academy
2701 California Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

hr@spero.academy

EOE/AA