Implementation Coordinator, DIAL

New York City Department of Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Education seeks a Community Coordinator for the Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning (DIAL) in Manhattan. The role supports the implementation of new initiatives across CSEs and preschool programs, working with NYC Public Schools offices and external partners to ensure successful execution.

You will help manage portfolios, coordinate with CPSEs, and advise on improvements to the preschool evaluation and placement processes.

Qualifications

• Team player with goal-driven collaboration.
• Strong planning and project management abilities.
• Excellent spoken and written communication.
• Knowledge of special education services and regulations.
• Experience with data collection and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Director to lead strategic initiatives across CSEs and related programs.
• Oversee systemwide special education initiatives and portfolio planning.
• Coordinate with CPSEs and schools to redesign preschool evaluation and placements.
• Advise on program improvements and organizational structures.
• Engage external stakeholders and monitor project progress and data.

Skills

Team player

Strategic planning

Project management

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Community Coordinator

Level:

N/A

Division/Office:

Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning (DIAL)

Borough:

Manhattan

Posting End Date:

11/23/2026

Position Summary

The Division of Inclusion and Accessible Learning (DIAL) is dedicated to supporting students with disabilities and multi-lingual learners. Within DIAL, the Committees on Special Education (CSEs) are regionally-based teams responsible for coordinating and carrying-out the special education process for students who attend preschool, private school, parochial school, charter school, State approved non-public school, and students who are home-schooled.

The Implementation Coordinator will be a key member of the central CSE team and will support the implementation of innovations across the CSEs, in preschool special education programs, and beyond. The Implementation Coordinator will work across NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) offices, with external stakeholders and internally to ensure the success of all new initiatives. Performs related work.

Reports to

Executive Director of Clinical Practice, DIAL

Direct Reports

N/A

Key Relationships

Staff across the Division of Inclusion and Accessible Learning (DIAL), including the rest of the CSE leadership team; the Division of Early Childhood, the Division of School Leadership, the Division of Human Resources, Office of the General Counsel, schools, labor partners, community-based organizations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Director to develop, implement and oversee strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and accountability for successful execution across Committees on Special Education (CSEs), CPSEs, and related programs.
• Manage the implementation and continuous improvement of systemwide special education initiatives that will improve the special education process for students, including:

• Overseeing the new portfolio planning process to ensure appropriate programming for students with disabilities.
• Coordinating with CPSEs and schools to support the restructuring the preschool evaluation process, pilot the process taking place within schools.
• Leading the new processes for securing program placements for preschool students.
• Advises on improvements to the recommendation process for Preschool specialized programs.
• Advises on organizational structures and operational practices to strengthen CSE structures to maximize IEP development.
• Oversees enhancements to i mprovements to the Central-Based Support Team process.
• Engage external stakeholders, including advocacy groups, nonpublic school representatives, charter sector and city agencies.
• Advises on and assists with implementing short- and long-term projects.
• Act as liaison between local offices implementing new initiatives and central team.
• Support the development and implementation of policies and strategies to increase the effectiveness within preschool special education and across the CSEs.
• Serve as the primary liaise, to external stakeholders to build relationships and enhance partnerships for successful completion of projects.
• Maintain detailed project plans, status reports and issue logs to manage communications and accurately record project progression.
• Tracks and monitors all initiative data points and ensures that project management reports are provided to teams on an ongoing basis for review.
• Monitor systems to support workflows, follow-through and status of projects.
• Engage and support families with matters related to the special education process, ensuring access to information and resources

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience, which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Plus

• Team player, enthusiastic about accomplishing goals.
• Three (3) years of experience in strategic planning and project management.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the special education continuum of services, Chancellor's Regulations, and the SOPM.
• Experience with data collection, analysis and analytics.
• Ability to identify key issues and risks.
• Planning and analytical skills.
• Ability to build relationships with multiple off ices.
• Experience with administration, development, and implementation of programs, projects or initiatives.

Preferred

• Passion for supporting students with disabilities.
• Self-motivated, deadline-oriented, flexible, and able to work independently and within teams.
• Ability to appreciate multiple perspectives and paradoxes within a solutions-oriented approach.
• Capacity to work under pressure and effectively prioritize work in a demanding environment.
• Creative problem solver with the ability to perform independent, thoughtful analysis around important educational issues.
• Ability to strategically coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail.
• Deep commitment to student learning and students with disabilities and/or English language learners.
• Ability to articulate a coherent set of beliefs around education, recognizing both its potential and limitations.
• Interest in education policy that supports the success of schools and demonstrates a systems understanding of educational issues.
• Interest in working in a new division and participating in the development of division priorities and processes.
• Experience in NYCPS.
• Expert-level ability in Microsoft Office 365 applications.

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

NOTE

The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

NewYorkCityResidencyis NOT Required

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