Special Education Services Lead & IEP Coach

ReNEW Schools; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is seeking a Special Services Coordinator to provide leadership in special education services district-wide. The role focuses on supporting teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators to deliver compliant, inclusive instruction and effective IEP management.

You will lead professional development, monitoring, and collaboration with families and external providers, ensuring high-quality services and adherence to IDEA, 504, and state requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education required; master’s degree in special education, educational leadership, or a related field preferred
• Valid Indiana Special Education Teaching License required
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs and collaborating with case conference committees
• Leadership, coaching, compliance support, professional development, or program coordination in special education preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support, coaching, and problem-solving assistance to special education teachers and paraprofessionals.
• Support the development, review, implementation, and monitoring of high-quality IEPs, including measurable goals, services, accommodations, progress monitoring, and required documentation.
• Assist in ensuring district compliance with IDEA, Article 7, Section 504, and other applicable federal and state requirements.
• Serve as a resource to teachers, administrators, students, and families regarding special education procedures, programming, instructional practices, and services.
• Lead coordination of manifestation determination reviews, ensuring timelines and procedures are followed.
• Develop and implement professional learning for teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and families.
• Support case conferences and serve as chairperson or district representative as assigned.
• Review special education records for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance, provide corrective guidance.
• Assist schools with problem-solving related to student programming, LRE, and progress monitoring.
• Support implementation of the district’s SPED data and IEP management system, including training.
• Assist with alternative assessment eligibility and implementation processes.
• Collaborate with administrators, psychologists, service providers, and teachers to coordinate services.
• Act as liaison between schools, families, and external agencies when necessary.
• Assist with transition planning between buildings and grade levels and postsecondary planning.
• Support collection and analysis of student achievement and compliance data to improve SPED outcomes.
• Remain informed about current research and legal requirements in special education.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle information per FERPA and policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Master's degree in Special Education or related field

Tools

IEP management system

Job description

ReNEW Schools is seeking a Special Services Coordinator to provide leadership in special education services district-wide. The role focuses on supporting teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators to deliver compliant, inclusive instruction and effective IEP management.

You will lead professional development, monitoring, and collaboration with families and external providers, ensuring high-quality services and adherence to IDEA, 504, and state requirements.