High School Special Education Lead & Advocate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Best-in-class training and development

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Pre-tax FSAs and HSAs

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is seeking Special Education Coordinators to advocate for students with disabilities and manage all aspects of Special Education programs. You will support academic, emotional, and physical needs in alignment with IEPs, 504 plans, and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to ensure appropriate instructional strategies and accommodations, while maintaining records and contributing to a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating IEPs and related meetings.
• Ability to review intake assessments and tailor instruction.
• Strong collaboration with general education staff and families.
• Commitment to social-emotional and academic student development.

Responsibilities

• Review intake assessments to ensure students receive required services.
• Coordinate pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction.
• Schedule and facilitate IEP and pre-referral meetings.
• Manage evaluation processes, classroom observations, and testing.
• Partner with general education teachers to advocate for 504/IEP accommodations.
• Engage families throughout the IEP process and support student growth.
• Maintain student records and prepare reports for regulatory agencies.

Skills

IEP coordination

Collaboration with teachers

Data-driven instruction

Student advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uncommon Schools is seeking Special Education Coordinators to advocate for students with disabilities and manage all aspects of Special Education programs. You will support academic, emotional, and physical needs in alignment with IEPs, 504 plans, and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to ensure appropriate instructional strategies and accommodations, while maintaining records and contributing to a culture of excellence.