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Special Education Coordinator

Newark, New Jersey, usFull-time$63k2026-10-13 → 2026-11-11

Core

Manage all aspects of the school's Special Education programs, including IEP/504 implementation, instruction coordination, and compliance with federal/state regulations.

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, curriculum differentiation, data-driven instruction, regulatory compliance, family partnership, team collaboration

Preferred skills

K-12 teaching experience, academic expertise in Humanities/STEM/Social Sciences, urban education experience

Technologies

Standards-based assessment tools, IEP software

Responsibilities

Review intake assessments and align services with IEPs; coordinate pull-out, push-in, and small group instruction; schedule and facilitate IEP and pre-referral meetings; conduct evaluations and classroom observations; partner with general education teachers for accommodations; maintain student records and ensure regulatory compliance; teach differentiated instruction; analyze student work trends and write annual goals.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC