High School 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 ensuring compliance with IEPs and special education laws.
Role type
Special Education Coordinator (Instructional & Program Management)
Builds
Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), differentiated curriculum, and student support systems
Domain
K-12 Education / Special Education
Required skills
IEP management, special education law compliance, data-driven instruction, curriculum differentiation, family partnership, regulatory reporting
Preferred skills
K-12 urban education experience, academic expertise in Humanities/STEM/Social Sciences, mentorship and coaching
Technologies
standards-based assessment tools, IEP software, data analysis platforms
Responsibilities
Review intake assessments and coordinate instructional methods aligned with IEPs; schedule and facilitate IEP and pre-referral meetings; manage evaluation processes including classroom observations and testing; partner with general education teachers to advocate for accommodations; maintain student records and prepare reports for regulatory agencies; analyze student work samples and assessment trends to refine instruction; teach pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC