Special Education Coordinator

The Special Education Coordinator is passionate about supporting the students who are at-risk for academic underperformance due to emotional and/or physical challenges so that they can succeed in the school’s rigorous academic program. The Special Education Coordinator holds primary responsibility for providing academic, emotional, and physical services for students who require additional support to thrive within the school’s core academic program. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure that all students receive the educational services that they need to succeed;Identify incoming students’ special education needs as indicated by family questionnaire responses;Review the results of intake assessments of new students to identify special education needs;Schedule and providing pull-out services as needed;Schedule, coordinate, and chair team and pre-referral meetings;Conduct academic testing as part of the evaluation process;Coordinate and conducting classroom observations and testing (i.e. psychological) as needed;Ensure that all regular education teachers know and understand all classroom accommodations required by IEPs;Deliver one-on-one, small group, and whole class instruction as appropriate;Maintain student records regarding special education issues and preparing reports for regulatory agencies;Ensure compliance with all City, State, and Federal special education law and regulations;Contribute to the design of curriculum materials;Design and administer rigorous, standards-based assessments and using assessment data to refine curriculum and instruction;Help to create a culture of order, structure, humanity, and academic rigor in the classroom and school as a whole; andCollaborate with other teachers, other school staff, and administrators to ensure that all our students climb the mountain to high school and college.