Special Education Coordinator
Special Education Coordinator
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Job Description
Uncommon Special Education Coordinators are passionate fierce advocates for their students who manage all aspects of the schools Special Education programs. They also provide crucial academic emotional and physical support to students with disabilities and believe they are capable of high academic achievement.
Responsibilities
- Instruction
- You will review intake assessments to ensure that all students receive the educational services and instructional methods that they need to succeed aligned with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- You will coordinate and provide pull-out push-in small group and one-on-one instruction.
- You will schedule coordinate and facilitate Special Education team IEP and pre-referral meetings.
- You will manage all aspects associated with the evaluation process including conducting classroom observations and testing.
- You will partner with general education teachers and advocate for all classroom accommodations required by 504 plans and IEPs.
- You will work closely with families in all grades of the school to address their needs throughout the IEP process and support their students academic and social-emotional growth.
- You will maintain student records regarding special education issues and prepare reports for regulatory agencies while also ensuring compliance with all City State and Federal special education laws and regulations.
- You will use standards-based assessment data to refine and differentiate curriculum and instruction.
2. Special Education Coordinator-Specific Responsibilities:
- You will oversee the writing and implementation of IEPs and 504s to ensure that students are receiving services.
- You will conduct annual IEP and 504 meetings with students and their families.
- You will collaborate with general education teachers school leaders and families to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments and ensure compliance with IEPs.
- You will gather academic growth data and write goals to prepare for annual IEP meetings.
- You will teach pull-out push-in small group and one-on-one instruction.d implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
3. School Culture
- Youll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen loved and heard.
- Youll partner with students families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their childs learning needs.
- Youll engage in practice-based professional development mentorship and coaching sessions.
- Youll participate in weekly school-wide meetings to cultivate community model our core values and encourage student achievement.
- Youll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.
Qualifications :
- A demonstrated commitment to supporting students social emotional and academic development
- An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students
- A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
Required Experience:
- A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
- Academic expertise in Special Education the Humanities Social Sciences STEM or related fields of study.
- Prior to the start of employment you must have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Teacher certification is not a prerequisite for consideration at Uncommon Schools in the state of NJ but you do need to meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16 or 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16). All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.
Additional Information :
Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health wellness and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.
Compensation
Compensation for this role is between $60000 to $85000.
Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant full-time teaching experience education certifications and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $60000.
* The range above represents our compensation scales for the 2025-2026 school year. If starting prior to June 30th 2025 compensation will be based on a slightly lower range reflective of current compensation scales. New hires who fall into this category will see an increase in their compensation starting on July 1st 2025 for next school year which aligns to the scale above.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time paid holidays and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring Winter and Summer).
- Extensive best-in-class training and development
- Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance plans pre-tax flexible spending (FSA) dependent care (DCFSA) and health saving accounts (HSA)
- Financial Planning
- New Jersey Pension program
- Paid leave of absence options (parental medical disability etc.)
- Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits
*A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.
At Uncommon we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students staff and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.
As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation please email
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
