Special Education Coordinator

Williamsburg Charter High School•Brooklyn, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Williamsburg Charter High School (WCHS) is seeking a Coordinator of Special Needs and Academic Support (SNAS Coordinator) who must be NYS Certified. WCHS, established in August 2004, is the first Chancellor-authorized charter high school in New York City. Our mission is to equip young people with the knowledge and skills for success through a rigorous liberal arts education, fostering critical thinking, communication, and research skills. We cultivate a culture of fairness, justice, respect, and compassion, challenging each student to reach their full potential.

Requirements

Identifying student needs and designing programs to meet these needs.
Understanding and implementing a data-driven approach to academic intervention.
Maintaining accurate and confidential records.
Communicating promptly, clearly, and frequently with students, staff, and families.
Problem-solving and multitasking.
Embracing and embodying the mission of the school as well as demonstrating a full awareness of the school’s policies and procedures.
Demonstrating a highly professional approach in dealings with students, staff and families.
Being sensitive and responsive to the individual needs of students.
Bachelor’s degree
New York State Certification in a specific content area
Highly Qualified Status as defined by the NCLB Act
Cleared to teach in a public school through New York State’s fingerprinting requirement

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree is preferred
Extensive experience in other educational settings, though not required, is also preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage the Special Education and intervention program for WCHS.
Work with students, teachers and staff directly as a 12-month employee.
Teach up to two sections of SPED classes at WCHS.
Participate in all assemblies, meetings, and professional development activities offered at the school.
Participate in focus groups, evaluations, and committees as requested to assist with the constant improvement of the school as a whole.
Share expertise and curriculum with other educators within the Believe School network.
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the WCHS Student Handbook, Teacher Handbook, Personnel Policies, and Instructional Manual.
Read all communications from the WCHS School faculty and staff and respond as needed or required in a timely manner.
Attend to Compliance with the NYC Department of Education’s policies and procedures for Students with Disabilities.
Communicate regularly with the Committee on Special Education (CSE) regarding IEP reviews, triennial evaluations, program recommendations, related services, and compliance issues.
Be knowledgeable of the policies and procedures governing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and conduct annual IEP reviews in cooperation with the CSE.
Notify and communicate with parents regarding student participation and progress in SETSS and other Special Education services, through phone calls, mailings, and parent meetings.
Disseminate information about the recommendations, goals, and accommodations stipulated in students’ IEPs to classroom teachers, related service providers, and guidance staff.
Monitor progress of students receiving Special Education services, through grade monitoring, classroom visits, teacher and service provider progress reports, and communication with parents.
Guide Integrated Co-Teaching staff and SETSS teaching staff in best practices of collaborative teaching and pull-out instruction through classroom observations, professional development, mentoring.
Collaborate with teaching staff to guide planning for differentiated instruction and provision of accommodations for classroom activities and assessments.
Receive and evaluate recommendations for new referrals to Special Education and or intervention services.
Lead the SNAS and ENL Department.
Perform any other duties that are necessary to achieve the mission of the WCHS.