Program Coordinator- Francis of Paola ELC

AHRC NYC•Brooklyn, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

AHRC New York City is seeking a Program Coordinator at Francis of Paola ELC, located at 201 Conselyea St. Brooklyn, NY 11219. This role requires candidates to have an SWD Birth-Grade 2 & School Based Leader Certification, though those in the process of obtaining their SBL will be considered. The position is full-time, operating on a Monday-Friday schedule from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., with a 10-month calendar that includes a 30-day summer session. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for providing certified coverage as needed, coordinating IEPs, acting as a liaison with CSE teams, and participating in student placement and planning meetings. Additionally, the role involves curriculum coordination, including assessing, developing, and implementing New York State curriculum standards, conducting research on curriculum materials, and providing support and training to teaching staff.

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.