Coordinator - FT - Special Education

Palmetto Goodwill; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto Goodwill is seeking a SPED Coordinator to supervise and guide the Special Education team, ensuring effective learning experiences for students with disabilities in alignment with IEP/504 plans.

Responsibilities include curriculum design, progress monitoring, and collaboration with school leadership to meet graduation and enrollment goals. Strong communication and data-driven decision making are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and SC Teaching Certification in SPED.
• Proficient in MS Office and student information systems used for IEP/504 management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a SPED team and coordinate services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate the SPED team in planning effective learning experiences for students with disabilities.
• Design curricula and assessments aligned to SC Academic Standards and measure progress toward mastery.
• Lead case conference committee meetings to develop measurable goals for students.
• Maintain accurate IEP/504 records and prepare required documentation.
• Monitor IEP implementation and provide progress reports to staff, students, and families.
• Develop compliant transition plans and collaborate with school leadership to meet graduation goals.
• Support school-wide outcomes and provide staff development and goal setting.

Skills

Team leadership

Curriculum design

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

South Carolina Teaching Certification in Special Education

Tools

MS Office

Student information systems (SC IEP/504)

Job description

Under the direction of the Director, the Special Education (SPED) Coordinator supervises, plans, and provides appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in accordance with a student's Individual Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan. The SPED Coordinator manages a team of individuals that creates a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when assisted with supplemental aids, accommodations, and other needed supports. The work of the SPED Coordinator supports the vision of Palmetto Goodwill: every member of our community has the opportunity to thrive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrates Palmetto Goodwill’s Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) Culture, I-CARE Values, Mission, and Vision in all actions.

• Manage and evaluate the SPED team in the planning and implementation of appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities.
• Design and implement curricula and assessments that meet academic standards and measure progress towards student mastery of the South Carolina Academic Standards.
• Hold case conference committee meetings to assist in developing measurable goals and benchmarks to meet students’ needs.
• Maintain accurate and compliant student records (IEPs and 504s) and prepare documentation as required by law.
• Regularly monitor the implementation of the student's IEP and provides progress reports to the staff, student, and/or family.
• Develop compliant and comprehensive transition plans.
• Maintain visibility in school building through classroom push-ins and communicate relevant information and data to staff.
• Identify and track relevant student/school data/staff performance to set improvement and/or achievement goals and to drive future evaluation and feedback.
• Teach one to two remediation courses in reading or math.
• Work directly with the school director to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to provide wrap-around support to students, as necessary.
• Assist staff with professional development, training, and goal setting.
• Set and maintain a high-performance culture for staff and students.
• Assist with new student orientation.
• Collaborate with the recruitment and enrollment team around student outreach and communication.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Location(s)

7000 Rivers Avenue Building 200, South Carolina 29406, United States

Requirements

Demonstrates comprehension of federal, state, and local mandates governing the determination and delivery of special education services.

• Is adept at performing student observations. Creates, collects, reviews, and maintains information to manage or improve the achievement of learning behaviors and goals.
• Plans and attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing multiple tasks in an organized and timely fashion. Exhibits careful attention to detail and follow-through.
• Identifies and comprehends issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from various sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
• Provides timely guidance and effective feedback to empower others to strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to improve instruction.
• Works well with others and makes valued contributions in a team setting to achieve the required goals and outcomes. Contributes to creating a positive learning environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and partnership.
• Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts in priorities; adjusts effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Has working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, the internet as well as student information systems and South Carolina’s IEP and 504 systems.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check
• Bachelor’s degree in special education.
• Current South Carolina Teaching Certification in Special Education.

Palmetto Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other matter protected by law in the hiring of employees.