High School Special Education Coordinator

Uncommon Schools • Camden, NJ

1d • $56,000 - $77,000

About The Position

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of public charter schools serving economically disadvantaged communities. The High School Special Education Coordinator manages the school's Special Education programs and advocates for students with disabilities, supporting their academic, emotional, and physical needs while promoting high academic achievement.

The coordinator reviews intake assessments and ensures services and instruction align with students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The role includes coordinating and delivering pull-out, push-in, small-group, and one-on-one instruction; facilitating Special Education, IEP, and pre-referral meetings; managing evaluations; partnering with general education teachers and families; maintaining records and regulatory reports; and ensuring compliance with applicable special education laws and regulations.

The coordinator collaborates with educators, school leaders, and families to analyze student work and assessment trends, monitor academic growth, develop IEP goals, and differentiate instruction. They build supportive relationships with students and families and participate in professional development, coaching, and school-wide and grade-level collaboration.

Requirements

• Commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social-emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• Ability to learn independently, solicit and implement feedback, improve outcomes, and achieve objectives.
• Before employment begins, hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Meet New Jersey 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 for graduates before 9/1/16.
• Instructional staff must become certified in New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.
• Academic expertise in Special Education, the Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience demonstrating an interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities.

Responsibilities

• Review intake assessments and ensure students receive educational services and instructional methods aligned with their IEPs.
• Coordinate and provide pull-out, push-in, small-group, and one-on-one instruction.
• Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate Special Education team, IEP, and pre-referral meetings.
• Manage the evaluation process, including classroom observations and testing.
• Partner with general education teachers and advocate for classroom accommodations required by 504 plans and IEPs.
• Work with families throughout the IEP process and support students' academic and social-emotional growth.
• Maintain student records and prepare reports for regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with City, State, and Federal special education laws and regulations.
• Use standards-based assessment data to refine and differentiate curriculum and instruction.
• Collaborate with teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze student work and assessment trends and ensure IEP compliance.
• Gather academic growth data and write goals in preparation for annual IEP meetings.
• Build positive relationships with students and partner with families to identify resources that support student learning needs.
• Participate in practice-based professional development, mentorship, coaching, and weekly school-wide meetings.
• Partner with the grade-level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including sick time, paid holidays, and approximately 10 weeks of paid breaks.
• Extensive training and development.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts, dependent care flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Financial planning.
• Retirement benefits based on role eligibility.
• Paid leave of absence options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health and counseling support and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level