Education Coordinator

About the role

HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Education Coordinator assists in the development and implementation of an educational curriculum that meets NYSED standards for preschool and school-age students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open communication with direct supervisor and upper administration.
• Identify and oversee appropriate curricula for students with disabilities aged 5-22.
• Provide orientation, mentoring, and training to educational staff on IEPs, classroom design, program implementation, and behavior management.
• Serve as liaison to NYC Department of Education, District/Regional Offices, and NYS Education Department representatives.
• Assist in organizing and overseeing the initial and annual review process for students.
• Conduct observations and tours of referred students, complete summaries, and assist school districts with appropriate placement.
• Attend annual reviews as needed.
• Assist in forming class groupings and staff assignments.
• Provide education orientation for new hires to review policies and procedures.
• Participate in recruitment, identification, and hiring of educational staff.

Parent Involvement

• Monitor and encourage parent involvement through meetings and parent education.
• Ensure consistent contact between families and school by monitoring communication in TEAMS.
• Engage in outreach efforts to ensure full enrollment.
• Conduct tours of the school with prospective families.

Service Programming

• Ensure curriculum is developmentally appropriate and meets individual needs of children.
• Provide mentoring and training to educational staff.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in education or a related field.
• New York State Certified Teacher or related certification.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including IDEA and NYS Education Department, DOH, and Department of Justice.

Physical Demands

• Stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk, and hear.
• Walk to and from various locations in the building.
• Stoop, bend, and lift or push wheelchairs of children being served.
• Use physical intervention techniques to aid children in challenging moments.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee appreciation programs and events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Wellhub, Verizon Wireless, and BJ’s Membership discounts.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, and gift certificates.