Special Education Coordinator- CCDC

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 105,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is hiring a Special Education Coordinator at the Child & Career Development Center in Coatesville, PA. The coordinator will support an instructional team, ensure compliance with special education policies, and promote student achievement through coaching and collaboration.

Reporting to the Assistant Principal, this role leads program areas such as Emotional Support or Life Skills, mentors staff, oversees IEP fidelity, and coordinates professional

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience in special education.
• Experience with formal teacher evaluation, curriculum implementation, and professional development delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct frequent classroom walkthroughs and provide coaching to teachers and support staff.
• Support implementation of instructional practices aligned with IEPs and curricular standards.
• Collaborate with instructional coaches, department chairs, and related service providers to promote instructional consistency and excellence.
• Participate in data review meetings to support teachers in analyzing student data and developing instructional strategies.
• Serve as instructional leader for a designated program area and ensure individualized programming meeting students' needs.
• Collaborate with families, service providers, and community partners to promote student growth and readiness for post-secondary opportunities.

Skills

5+ years SPED teaching

Teacher evaluation experience

Curriculum implementation

Professional development delivery

Education

Master's Degree in Educational Leadership

Job description

The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has an opening for a Special Education Coordinator at the Child & Career Development Center in Coatesville, PA.

Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!

We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

Summary

The Special Education Program Coordinator is an integral member of the building's instructional leadership team, supporting a designated student population and instructional team within a specific program or house. Reporting to the Assistant Principal, the Coordinator provides embedded instructional leadership, ensures compliance with special education policies, supports teacher growth, and advances student achievement through coaching, supervision, and targeted technical assistance. This role is designed to foster program excellence, staff development, and a culture of high expectations through a collaborative, distributed leadership model.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct frequent classroom walkthroughs, provide in-the-moment coaching and actionable feedback to teachers and support staff
• Support implementation of evidence-based instructional practices aligned with program frameworks, IEPs, and curricular standards.
• Collaborate with instructional coaches, department chairs, and related service providers to promote instructional consistency and excellence in teaching.
• Participate in data review meetings to support teachers in analyzing student data and developing instructional and intervention strategies that improve program-level student outcomes.
• Serve as the instructional leader for a designated program area (e.g., Emotional Support/Learning Support, Life Skills/Multiple Disabilities Support, Autistic Support) and ensure individualized programming that meets students' strengths and needs.
• Collaborate with families, service providers, and community partners to promote student growth and readiness for post-secondary opportunities.
• Conduct formal evaluations of assigned teachers and support staff, participate in hiring and onboarding processes, and help coordinate program schedules and staff assignments.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to both new and experienced staff to support continuous professional growth and instructional quality.
• Ensure IEP process fidelity, compliance with legal and procedural requirements, and high-quality documentation within assigned programs.
• Serve as a resource for staff on special ed law, intermediate unit policies, and best practices; support IEP meetings and the development of goals, progress monitoring systems, and positive behavior plans.
• Collaborate regularly with the Assistant Principal, Principal, other Special Education Program Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, and Department Chairs to align school-wide initiatives with program-specific needs.
• Lead or contribute to professional learning communities and facilitate targeted professional development to build staff capacity.
• Promote a safe, structured, and inclusive school environment by reinforcing consistent behavioral expectations and classroom management strategies.
• Support the development and implementation of safety protocols, emergency drills, and behavior response systems in coordination with the administrative team.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in responding to complex student social and emotional situations, including behavioral crises, mental health concerns, and de-escalation needs.
• Support staff in implementing behavior support plans and trauma-informed strategies aligned with student needs and ensure coordination with mental health providers and interagency supports.
• Monitor classroom climate and foster a positive staff and student culture through visibility, relationship-building, and proactive recognition efforts.
• Serve as a liaison between administrators and instructional teams to ensure clear communication and shared accountability across programs.
• Model and implement appropriate de-escalation techniques and physical management strategies in alignment with provided training and established protocols to ensure student and staff safety.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Educational Leadership or related field required
• Minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience in special education required
• Demonstrated success in improving instructional quality and student outcomes
• Experience with formal teacher evaluation, curriculum implementation, and professional development delivery preferred

Professional Or Other Required Clearances

• Valid Pennsylvania Instructional Certification in Special Education or related field required
• Pennsylvania Principal Certification OR Supervisor of Special Education Certification required
• *Candidates that do not currently hold Principal cert must be willing to obtain with 24 months of hire date.*

Anticipated Salary Range

Administrator (Act93), Level G: $105,320 - $131,650/yr.

• Placement on band is based on years of direct experience in a comparable role. 260 day position, 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week

LB/EE

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.