Special Education Care Coordinator

Compass Family Services • San Francisco, CA

2d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Compass Family Services is a nonprofit supporting families experiencing or at risk of homelessness in San Francisco. Its early childhood programs serve children ages 0–5 and their families, addressing children’s developmental and special education needs as well as family well-being.

The Special Education Care Coordinator ensures children enrolled at Holy Family Day Home, Compass Children’s Center, and Helen Hawk receive appropriate and timely special education and inclusion services. The position is the primary liaison among families, the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC), and service providers. The coordinator guides families through referrals and evaluations and ensures compliance with special education laws and mandated timelines.

This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary of $80,000–$90,000. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience, or an associate degree and two years of relevant experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in child development, mental health, special education, or a related field; or associate degree and two years of experience in one of those fields.
• Strong working knowledge of special education, including the IEP process, 504 plans, and IFSPs.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with basic computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience working with people from diverse racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Must pass the LiveScan fingerprinting process and background check.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with low-income and/or homeless populations.
• Bilingual Spanish skills.
• Knowledge of child development and assessment of young children’s social and emotional functioning.
• Salesforce experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate special education services for enrolled children to ensure timely access to appropriate supports.
• Serve as a liaison with SFUSD, GGRC, children’s physicians, and other relevant agencies and service providers.
• Develop and maintain systems to track developmental concerns and referrals across multiple childcare sites.
• Guide and support families throughout the referral and evaluation process, explaining each step and providing ongoing communication.
• Work with Speech and Language Pathologists and Early Interventionists to ensure students can access needed services.
• Ensure timely transitions from GGRC Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) to SFUSD Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Collect, review, and submit documentation in accordance with legal and program requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and mandated timelines to ensure compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with local service providers to facilitate timely access to evaluations and services.
• Review ASQ screening data in Sparkler and collaborate with teaching staff and families to determine and initiate appropriate referrals.
• Partner with teaching staff to monitor children’s progress and ensure continuity of care and services.

Benefits

• Four weeks of vacation in the first year and five weeks in the second year.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and family leave.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance fully covered by Compass for employees and dependent children.
• Long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• After one year of employment, Compass contributes an amount equal to 5% of salary to a retirement account; the contribution vests during years 2–6.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time