Education Coordinator
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Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 80000 - 85000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Details
Description
The Education coordinator assists in the development and implementation of an educational curriculum that meets NYSED standards for preschool and school age students with disabilities. Provides mentoring and training to educational staff; participates in the identification evaluation and educational placement of students with disabilities.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:
- Keep open the lines of communication with their direct supervisor and/or upper administration as this makes for best business practices.
- Identify appropriate curricula for students with disabilities from ages 5-22.
- Oversee appropriate educational curricula for students with disabilities.
- Provide orientation and ongoing mentoring and training to educational staff in the development and implementation of Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) classroom design program implementation and behavior management.
- Assist in serving as liaison to NYC Department of Education District/Regional Offices and NYS Education Department representatives.
- Assist in the organization and oversight of the initial and annual review process for students.
- Conduct observations and tours of students referred to the program complete summaries and assist school district with appropriate placement.
- Attend annual reviews if needed.
- Assist in the formation of class groupings and staff assignments.
- Provide Education orientation amongst hire to review Education policy and procedures.
- Participate in the recruitment identification and hiring of educational staff.
Parent Involvement
- Monitor and encourage parent involvement through parent meetings and parent education.
- Ensure consistent contact between families and school through monitoring communication in TEAMS.
- Be involved in outreach efforts to ensure full enrollment .
- Conduct tours of the school with prospective families.
- Service Programming
- Ensure that curriculum is developmentally appropriate.
- Ensure that curriculum meets the individual needs of the children.
- Provides mentoring and training to educational staff.
Qualifications
Masters degree in education or in a related masters program
New York State Certified Teacher or related field
Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations including IDEA and the New York State Education Department DOH and Department of Justice.
PhysicalDemands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand sit use hands to finger handle or feel talk and hear. Walk to and from various locations in the building. May need to stoop bend and sometimes lift or push wheelchairs of children being served. Physical intervention techniques may be required to aid the children in challenging moments. Specific vision abilities include close vision distance vision and ability to focus.
Benefits
At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You canexpect:
- Rewarding Work in a team environment.
- Paid vacation sick personal days and holidays.
- 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
- Health dental vision and life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Flexible spending account (Dependent Care Medical Parking and Transit).
- Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
- Professional Development opportunities.
- Wellhub Discount
- Verizon Wireless Discount.
- BJs Membership discount.
- Discounts on Broadway tickets movie tickets theme parks sporting events gift certificates & more
HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process please reach out to.
About Heartshare
Who WE ARE:
For over 150 years Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.
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HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Experience
- Data Collection
- Microsoft Publisher
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
