Special Education Coordinator
Special Education Coordinator
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Job Description
Uncommon Special Education Coordinators are passionate fierce advocates for their students who manage all aspects of the schools Special Education programs. They also provide crucial academic emotional and physical support to students with disabilities and believe they are capable of high academic achievement.
Responsibilities
- Instruction
- You will review intake assessments to ensure that all students receive the educational services and instructional methods that they need to succeed aligned with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- You will coordinate and provide pullout pushin small group and oneonone instruction.
- You will schedule coordinate and facilitate Special Education team IEP and prereferral meetings.
- You will manage all aspects associated with the evaluation process including conducting classroom observations and testing.
- You will partner with general education teachers and advocate for all classroom accommodations required by 504 plans and IEPs.
- You will work closely with families in all grades of the school to address their needs throughout the IEP process and support their students academic and socialemotional growth.
- You will maintain student records regarding special education issues and prepare reports for regulatory agencies while also ensuring compliance with all City State and Federal special education laws and regulations.
- You will use standardsbased assessment data to refine and differentiate curriculum and instruction.
2. Special Education CoordinatorSpecific Responsibilities:
- You will oversee the writing and implementation of IEPs and 504s to ensure that students are receiving services.
- You will conduct annual IEP and 504 meetings with students and their families.
- You will collaborate with general education teachers school leaders and families to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments and ensure compliance with IEPs.
- You will gather academic growth data and write goals to prepare for annual IEP meetings.
- You will teach pullout pushin small group and oneonone instruction.d implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
3. School Culture
- Youll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen loved and heard.
- Youll partner with students families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their childs learning needs.
- Youll engage in practicebased professional development mentorship and coaching sessions.
- Youll participate in weekly schoolwide meetings to cultivate community model our core values and encourage student achievement.
- Youll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.
Qualifications :
- A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an antiracist organization
- A demonstrated commitment to supporting students social emotional and academic development
- An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students
- A selfdirected learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
Required Experience:
- A demonstrated interest in impacting K12 students in urban schools and communities (12 years experience preferred).
- Academic expertise in Special Education the Humanities Social Sciences STEM or related fields of study.
- Prior to the start of employment you must have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Teacher certification is not a prerequisite for consideration at Uncommon Schools in the state of NJ but you do need to meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16 or 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16). All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.
Additional Information :
Our people are what makes us Uncommon. We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our valuesequity transparency and clarityto enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their expertise. Our staff receive bestinclass training coaching and support to develop and operate missiondriven schools that provide a highquality education to our students and families.
Compensation for this position: The starting compensation for this role is between $59000 to $83000. The starting pay will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience education certifications and tenure with Uncommon Schools. To receive an offer at the top of the range candidates will need significant experience beyond the job description requirements. Because we value staff tenure in a role we do not currently cap salary ranges for current staff members.
Other Benefits:
- Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks (spring winter and summer)
- Extensive bestinclass training and development
- Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans
- Pretax flexible spending and health saving accounts
- Financial planning & wellness
- New Jersey Pension program
- 529 college savings program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance
- Financial planning tools and assistance
- Dependent Care FSA back up childcare and daycare discounts
- Paid leave of absence
- Fully paid parental leave
- Fully paid medical leave
- Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
- Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits
Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation please email
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
