Coordinator - FT - Special Education

Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina (Palmetto Goodwill); North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto Goodwill is seeking a SPED Coordinator to supervise a team and provide specialized instruction aligned with IEPs and 504 Plans. The role emphasizes collaboration with school leadership to ensure student access to the general curriculum with appropriate supports.

The position focuses on designing effective curricula, monitoring progress, and maintaining compliant records while supporting school-wide goals and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with disabilities and IEPs/504 Plans.
• Strong planning, evaluation, and data-tracking abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate SPED team in planning learning experiences.
• Design curricula and assessments aligned to SC Academic Standards.
• Lead case conference committee meetings and develop measurable goals.
• Maintain compliant student records (IEPs and 504s) and prepare required documentation.
• Monitor IEP implementation and provide progress reports to staff, students and families.
• Develop transition plans and support school-wide graduation and enrollment goals.
• Collaborate with Leadership Team to provide wrap-around support and professional development.
• Promote a high-performance culture for staff and students.
• Assist with new student orientation and coordinate with recruitment/enrollment teams.

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

• 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.