Education Coordinator

OLV Human Services•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

The Victory Learning Center Education Coordinator oversees the development, implementation, and compliance of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Annual Reviews for all VLC students, facilitates CSE meetings for youth in residential care, and ensures special education practices align with New York State requirements. This role collaborates with school leadership, provides staff training and feedback, supports instructional practices, and helps cultivate a positive, inclusive, and student-focused learning environment through effective communication, organization, and leadership.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of IEP protocols, including NY State Ed requirements and district-specific procedures.
Highly organized with the ability to coordinate large volumes of placement and transition activities.
Effective oral/written communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work respectfully with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrates teamwork, prioritization, and deadline management skills.
Skilled in analyzing situations, solving problems, and making prompt, sound decisions, even in sensitive or high-stress circumstances.
Minimum Degree Required: Master's in Special Education
Minimum Teaching Experience Required: 5 years teaching experience
NYS Teaching Certification

Nice To Haves

Administrative Experience preferred
NYS School Building Leader certification (preferred)
NYS School District Administrator certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

Oversees the development, quality, and compliance of IEPs for all VLC students in alignment with district standards and New York State regulations, including reviewing drafts prior to meetings and providing guidance and feedback to staff as needed.
Collaborates with local school district representatives to schedule, facilitate, and monitor IEP processes and compliance requirements.
Facilitates CSE meetings for students in residential care (RTF/ITP) and serves as the agency representative for all VLC student CSE meetings.
Works alongside building leadership to monitor instructional quality through observations and check-ins, offering guidance aligned with program goals and state expectations.
Works collaboratively with Victory Learning Center Leadership Team to plan program needs, meetings, events, and professional learning, including training staff on writing high-quality IEPs and implementing them with fidelity.
Support program with NYSAA Testing and other Benchmark or State Required Testing.
Assists in managing e-school for building scheduling, student grade tracking, and training teachers for appropriate use.
Functional knowledge of Restorative Practices as a way to address conflict and behavior issues, and the willingness to use RP techniques when managing situations between staff or students.
Performs other duties and assumes other leadership responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

Paid School Breaks (approximately 7 weeks!)
Paid Holidays
Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health, dental (free dental options!) & vision insurance options
Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
Up to $600 savings every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too!
Casual dress code
OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
Wellness program - Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement $$
Employee referral program $$