Program Coordinator- Francis of Paola ELC

AHRC NYC•New York, NY

2d•$80,340 - $83,151•Onsite

About The Position

AHRC New York City is seeking a Program Coordinator at Francis of Paola ELC. This role involves providing certified coverage as needed, coordinating Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and overseeing curriculum development and implementation. The Program Coordinator will act as a liaison with CSE teams, participate in student screenings, and ensure educational programming aligns with state regulations and contracts. Additionally, the role includes supporting classroom staff in lesson planning, instruction, and professional development.

Requirements

NY State Certification in Special Education required
Minimum five years of experience as teacher of students with disabilities
School Based Leader Certification is required- acceptable for those in process of their SBL.

Responsibilities

Provide certified coverage as needed (vacancies; Medical Leave (FMLA); Education and Other Leaves; absences; and break coverage).
IEP Coordinator
Elicit referrals for students in need of placement through outreach to Central Based Support Team.
Act as liaison with CSE teams for students in need of special education programs. Attend meetings as needed.
Act as member of school-based team during screenings of incoming students for placement and planning.
Access outside evaluation materials; review assessments for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
Review the student’s current developmental profile to ensure appropriate placement recommendations; ensure that goals are appropriate and current.
Conduct observations to assess student’s ability to interact and perform; identify individual student needs to participate in the least restrictive environment.
Monitor educational programming; ensure staff is knowledgeable regarding responsibilities related to implementation of the IEP; ensure pre- and post-assessment of students’ development; collect and review progress reports for IEP updates and annual review as per the specifications and time lines mandated in SED regulations and DOE contracts.
Participate in the development of IEPs to ensure completeness and appropriateness.
Curriculum Coordinator
Meet regularly with School Principal and classroom staff to assess, develop, adapt and implement a New York State Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common Core or NYS Common Core Standards Learning based curriculum informed by authentic assessment data which advance school readiness and/or academic goals
Conduct research and make recommendations on curriculum projects and materials that have a direct impact on meeting students’ learning needs.
Provide teaching staff with support in developing lessons, planning instruction and classroom management.
Provide direct classroom support in the implementation of methodologies and approaches.
Work individually and collectively with teaching staff to ensure they are properly trained; support the professional development of staff by presenting workshops in effective content area instructional practices.