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Special education director job split into two part-time coordinators; new student advocacy job
What happened
On February 23, 2026 the board added a Student Advocacy Specialist position for 2026-27, partly paid by the state, focused on counseling, mental health and behavior. It replaced the full-time Special Education Director with a part-time Special Education Coordinator and a part-time MTSS (student support) Coordinator. In March it added two special education teacher positions.
Why it matters to families
Families of students with disabilities will work with new coordinators. The new advocacy job adds mental health and behavior support.
The evidence
The February 23, 2026 minutes record unanimous votes adding "a Student Advocacy Specialist position at PCA" and "replacing the full-time Sped Director Position at PCA with one part-time Special Education Coordinator position and one part-time MTSS Coordinator position." The March 16, 2026 minutes record approval of "two new SPED teacher positions for the 2026-2027 SY."
The source
PCA - February 2026 Board Meeting minutesSee the full record for Pataula Charter Academy.
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