Special Education Coordinator

Job Description

Uncommon Special Education Coordinators are passionate, fierce advocates for their students, who manage all aspects of the school's 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

1.     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 pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction.

You will schedule, coordinate, and facilitate Special Education team, IEP, and pre-referral 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 student’s academic and social-emotional 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 standards-based assessment data to refine and differentiate curriculum and instruction. 

2.     Special Education-Specific Responsibilities

You'll 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 pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.

3.     School Culture

You’ll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.

You’ll partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.

You'll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.

You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.

You'll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.