High School Special Education Leader | Growth & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Paid leave

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is seeking a High School Special Education Coordinator to lead and coordinate all aspects of our Special Education programs. You will review intake assessments, facilitate IEP and pre-referral meetings, and provide pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction to students with disabilities.

You will work closely with families and general education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations and compliance with 504 and IEP requirements, while maintaining records and

Qualifications

• A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
• Academic expertise in Special Education, the Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM, or related fields of study.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree; NJ teacher certification is not required to be considered, but NJ certification eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Review intake assessments to ensure services and instructional methods align with IEPs.
• Coordinate pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction.
• Schedule and facilitate Special Education team, IEP, and pre-referral meetings.
• Manage evaluation processes, including observations and testing.
• Partner with general education teachers and advocate for accommodations per 504/IEP.
• Work with families across grades to support academic and social-emotional growth.
• Maintain student records on special education and prepare regulatory reports.
• Use data to refine and differentiate curriculum and instruction.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Special Education

IEP processes

Family engagement

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ certification eligibility

Tools

Records management

Assessment tools

Job description

Uncommon Schools is seeking a High School Special Education Coordinator to lead and coordinate all aspects of our Special Education programs. You will review intake assessments, facilitate IEP and pre-referral meetings, and provide pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction to students with disabilities.

You will work closely with families and general education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations and compliance with 504 and IEP requirements, while maintaining records and