High School Special Ed Lead & Advocate

Uncommon Schools; Paulsboro (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Training and development programs

Comprehensive health, dental, and VIsn

Pre-tax benefits (FSA, DCFSA, HSA)

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in New Jersey seeks a Special Education Coordinator to lead all aspects of its Special Education program, ensuring services meet IEP requirements and regulatory standards. You will support students with disabilities academically, socially, and emotionally, while working with families and school staff.

You will coordinate the Special Education team, evaluations, and meetings, and use data to refine instruction and ensure equity and access for all learners in urban communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; NJ certification eligibility required.
• All instructional staff are required to become certified in New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Responsibilities

• Review intake assessments to ensure services align with IEPs.
• Coordinate pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction.
• Schedule and facilitate IEP and pre-referral meetings.
• Manage evaluation processes including classroom observations and testing.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and advocate for 504/IEP accommodations.
• Maintain student records and prepare reports for regulatory agencies.
• Use data to refine curriculum and instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers, leaders, and families to analyze trends in student work and assessments to ensure IEP compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Uncommon Schools in New Jersey seeks a Special Education Coordinator to lead all aspects of its Special Education program, ensuring services meet IEP requirements and regulatory standards. You will support students with disabilities academically, socially, and emotionally, while working with families and school staff.

You will coordinate the Special Education team, evaluations, and meetings, and use data to refine instruction and ensure equity and access for all learners in urban communities.