Special Education Coordinator

Manhattan Charter Schools for the Curious Minds; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading education organization as a Special Education Coordinator responsible for enhancing special education services. The role involves IEP coordination, teacher support, and compliance within New York's educational standards. With a competitive salary range and a focus on family engagement, this position is ideal for qualified candidates looking to make a difference in educational settings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a special education setting.
• Familiarity with instructional supports for diverse learners.
• Strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate IEP meetings and Section 504 meetings.
• Collaborate with educators for instructional alignment.
• Maintain IEP and 504 documentation.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, or related field

Master’s preferred

NYS Certification in Students with Disabilities preferred

Tools

SESIS

RTI frameworks

Job description

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Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Job Title: Special Education Coordinator

Reports To: Director of Special Populations

Location: Network-Based

Job Summary:

The SPED Coordinator is responsible for supporting the implementation of high-quality special education services at the school level. This includes coordination of IEP meetings, service schedules, student data, teacher support, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

IEP & Service Coordination

• Organize and facilitate IEP and Section 504 meetings in collaboration with CSE
• Ensure timely development, implementation, and progress reporting of IEP goals
• Monitor SETSS, ICT, and related service schedules and communicate changes to providers and teachers

Instructional Support

• Collaborate with general and special educators to ensure instructional alignment and scaffolding
• Provide push-in coaching and modeling of SDI strategies
• Support teachers with creating progress reports, data collection tools, and accommodations

Compliance

• Maintain IEP and 504 documentation and ensure accurate entry into SESIS and other systems
• Monitor mandated services for fidelity and report discrepancies
• Submit necessary forms, progress updates, and documentation to central teams and CSE

Family Engagement

• Act as liaison between families, teachers, and service providers
• Communicate service changes, evaluation updates, and procedural safeguards clearly
• Attend family meetings and assist with developing collaborative intervention plans

Data Management

• Collect and report on student progress, attendance, and service delivery
• Track referrals to RTI/MTSS and ensure follow-through with Child Study Team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Education, Special Education, or related field
• NYS Certification in Students with Disabilities preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a special education setting
• Strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with SESIS, RTI frameworks, and instructional supports for diverse learners

Compensation

$60,000 - $80,0000 per year

Work Remotely

• No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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