Special Education Coordinator - Drive Student Success

firstlineschools; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b plan

Job summary

FirstLine Schools in New Orleans seeks a Special Education Coordinator to lead compliance with federal and state rules and ensure services for students with disabilities align with the law and the school’s mission.

The coordinator will mentor staff, oversee IEP implementation and testing accommodations, collaborate with families and outside agencies, and drive outcomes by supporting students’ access to the general curriculum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MA or MEd preferred
• Louisiana Teacher Certification in Special Education required
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience
• Experience in urban open-admissions schools and coaching adults

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including policies and procedures
• Maintain special education files with collaboration and involvement from stakeholders
• Manage deadlines for meetings, reports, and compliance activities
• Coordinate with network and itinerant staff for IEP service delivery
• Conduct integrity checks on IEPs, behavior plans, and testing accommodations
• Coach and develop school-based staff on special education delivery
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and service providers on IEPs and related plans
• Support student progress toward goals and access to the general curriculum

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration with stakeholders

Detail oriented

Leadership/ coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

MA or MEd preferred

Louisiana SPED certification

Job description

FirstLine Schools in New Orleans seeks a Special Education Coordinator to lead compliance with federal and state rules and ensure services for students with disabilities align with the law and the school’s mission.

The coordinator will mentor staff, oversee IEP implementation and testing accommodations, collaborate with families and outside agencies, and drive outcomes by supporting students’ access to the general curriculum.