Special Education Coordinator

Manhattan Charter School is a high‑performing charter school located on the Lower East Side in New York City. Founded in 2005 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the school is dedicated to closing opportunity, imagination, and achievement gaps for high‑need students by providing a high‑quality public education that empowers, inspires, and equips them to fulfill their potential.

Job Summary

The Special Education Coordinator supports the implementation of high‑quality special education services at the school level. Responsibilities include coordinating IEP and Section 504 meetings, managing service schedules, handling student data, providing teacher support, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate IEP and Section 504 meetings in collaboration with the CSE.
• Ensure timely development, implementation, and progress reporting of IEP goals.
• Monitor SETSS, ICT, and related service schedules; communicate changes to providers and teachers.
• Collaborate with general and special educators to align instruction and provide scaffolding.
• Provide push‑in coaching and modeling of SDI strategies.
• Support teachers in creating progress reports, data‑collection tools, and accommodations.
• Maintain IEP and 504 documentation; ensure accurate entry into SESIS and other systems.
• Monitor mandated services for fidelity and report discrepancies.
• Submit required forms, progress updates, and documentation to central teams and the CSE.
• Act as liaison between families, teachers, and service providers; communicate service changes, evaluation updates, and procedural safeguards.
• Attend family meetings and assist in developing collaborative intervention plans.
• Collect and report on student progress, attendance, and service delivery.
• Track referrals to RTI/MTSS and ensure follow‑through with the Child Study Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• NYS Certification in Students with Disabilities preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a special education setting.
• Strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with SESIS, RTI frameworks, and instructional supports for diverse learners.

Pay

$80,000 – $90,000 per year

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

8‑hour shift, in‑person work location.