Educational Coordinator
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Principal, the Educational Coordinator will assure the development and implementation of academic curriculum in accordance with state frameworks; oversee academic assessment for individual students, including statewide assessments (MCAS) and educational assessments, etc.; coordinate curriculum materials and supplies; assist in training school staff regarding issues of curriculum and program development; assist in teacher hiring, orientation, and professional development; work with school leadership team to develop the calendar for school-wide events, special programs, and assemblies; work with other supervisors to ensure that the physical appearance of the school buildings reflects the values and programming of the school; work in close cooperation with the multidisciplinary team to ensure alignment and consistency in treatment and programming.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision
- FSA
- 401K with Employer Contribution
- Life and Disability
- Discount Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement and Remission Programs
- generous PTO
- paid Holidays
- free CPR/First Aid training
- free parking
- a beautiful scenic campus!
Essential Functions
- Oversight of 3 classrooms including all program, student, and personnel issues.
- Work with educational and child care supervisors in the school program, as well as the clinical and residential teams, to ensure integration and smooth operation of school program.
- Responsible for development and implementation of school curriculum in accordance with MA Curriculum Frameworks and individual student IEPs.
- Develop and maintain classroom schedules and groups, including spaces for groups.
- Conduct educational assessments for new students and for re-evaluations. Write reports which share observations, as well as results of testing and recommendations (Summary of Impressions; Educational Assessments).
- Work with teachers to write IEPs (and educational assessments when indicated), and prepare teachers to present at meetings. Attend meetings as needed to support teachers.
- Aid in training school staff regarding issues of curriculum and program development; Assist in teacher hiring, orientation, and professional development.
- Work with school leadership team to develop calendar for school-wide events, special programs, and assemblies.
- Work with other supervisors to ensure that the physical appearance of the school buildings reflects the values and programming of the school.
- Working in close cooperation with the management team to ensure alignment and consistency in treatment and programming.
Supervision
Will report directly to the School Principal
Qualifications Required
- M.Ed. with Massachusetts’s certification in Special Education
- 3-5 years special education teaching experience with similar population
- Supervisory/administrative experience