High School Special Education Lead & Advocate

Uncommon Schools; New Jersey; On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health, dental and vision insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in New Jersey seeks a Special Education Coordinator to advocate for students with disabilities and oversee IEP-based instruction across grades. You will ensure compliance with laws while coordinating services and collaborating with families and general education teachers.

You will review assessments, manage evaluations, and support teachers to differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs and promote academic and social-emotional growth.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Uncommon Schools mission.
• Focus on students' social-emotional and academic development.
• Strong collaboration with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Review intake assessments to ensure appropriate services under IEPs.
• Coordinate pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction.
• Schedule and facilitate IEP, 504, and pre-referral meetings.
• Oversee evaluation processes including classroom observations and testing.
• Partner with general education teachers to implement required accommodations.
• Maintain student records and prepare reports for regulatory agencies.

Skills

IEP collaboration

Student advocacy

Team coordination

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uncommon Schools in New Jersey seeks a Special Education Coordinator to advocate for students with disabilities and oversee IEP-based instruction across grades. You will ensure compliance with laws while coordinating services and collaborating with families and general education teachers.

You will review assessments, manage evaluations, and support teachers to differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs and promote academic and social-emotional growth.