Special Education Coordinator
Core
Manage all aspects of the school's Special Education programs, providing academic, emotional, and physical support to students with disabilities while advocating for their high academic achievement.
Role type
Special Education Coordinator
Builds
Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), differentiated curriculum, and support systems for K-12 students with disabilities
Domain
K-12 Education / Special Education
Required skills
IEP management, special education teaching certification, classroom instruction (pull-out/push-in/small group/one-on-one), data-driven curriculum differentiation, regulatory compliance, family partnership, standards-based assessment analysis
Preferred skills
K-12 urban school experience, expertise in Humanities/Social Sciences/STEM, mentorship and coaching
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Review intake assessments and align services with IEPs; coordinate and facilitate IEP and pre-referral meetings; conduct classroom observations and testing; partner with general education teachers to secure accommodations; maintain student records and ensure regulatory compliance; analyze student work samples and assessment trends to refine instruction; build positive relationships with students and families; participate in professional development and school-wide meetings
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC