Special Education Coordinator

About the role

Uncommon Special Education Coordinators are passionate advocates for their students, managing all aspects of the school's Special Education programs. They provide critical academic, emotional, and physical support to students with disabilities and believe in their ability to achieve high academic standards.

Responsibilities

• Instruction
• You will review intake assessments to ensure students receive necessary educational services and align with 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 the evaluation process, including 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 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 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.

• A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 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 bachelor's 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 make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracts & retains top talent.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is between $60,000 to $85,000.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA).
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.).
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits.