Special Education Coordinator
Core
Manage all aspects of the school's Special Education programs, provide academic and emotional support to students with disabilities, and advocate for high academic achievement.
Role type
Special Education Coordinator
Builds
Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 plans, and differentiated instruction strategies
Domain
K-12 Education / Special Education
Required skills
IEP/504 management, special education law compliance, curriculum differentiation, data-driven instruction, family partnership, regulatory reporting
Preferred skills
K-12 urban education experience, background in Humanities/Social Sciences/STEM, professional development leadership
Responsibilities
Review intake assessments and coordinate instructional methods aligned with IEPs; schedule and facilitate Special Education team, IEP, and pre-referral meetings; manage evaluation processes including classroom observations and testing; partner with general education teachers to advocate for accommodations; work with families to support academic and social-emotional growth; maintain student records and prepare reports for regulatory agencies; oversee writing and implementation of IEPs and 504s; conduct annual IEP and 504 meetings; collaborate with teams to analyze student work trends and ensure compliance; teach pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction; build positive relationships with students and families; engage in professional development and mentorship.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC