Special Education Curriculum Coordinator

The Shirley Aninias School•New York, NY

4d•$90,000 - $107,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Shirley Aninias School is a private, 12-month, ABA-based special education program for neurodiverse students ages 4–13+. A subset of our students are twice-exceptional (2e), and growing our expertise to serve them is a school priority. A curriculum-focused instructional leadership role built around three things: developing curriculum, selecting the right programs and materials, and building the assessment systems that track student progress. Ideal for a curriculum builder who can adapt rigorous instruction for special education learners and help SAS deepen its 2e capability.

Requirements

Master's in Special Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field
NYS certification in Special Education or School Building Leadership (SBL)
6+ years teaching in special education, with curriculum development experience
Experience building curriculum, selecting materials, and managing assessment systems
Strong command of progress monitoring, data analysis, and educational assessment tools
Knowledge of special education law (IDEA, ADA, Section 504)

Nice To Haves

Experience with, or genuine interest in developing, 2e instruction
Familiarity with the programs and assessment tools listed above

Responsibilities

Design and refine standards-aligned curriculum across ELA, math, science, social studies, and life skills
Build scope-and-sequence maps that let students accelerate in areas of strength while supported where they need it
Embed enrichment alongside remediation, especially for 2e learners
Evaluate, pilot, and recommend evidence-based programs (Orton-Gillingham, Edmark, Singapore Math, Math in Focus, DTT)
Monitor implementation fidelity and give teachers the tools to deliver programs well
Build and run the school's benchmark system (baseline, formative, periodic)
Administer and interpret academic assessments (Brigance, Woodcock-Johnson, IXL, i-Ready, STAR, AIMSweb, DIBELS)
Partner with the BCBA team on ABA skill assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS) and CR LiftEd
Turn data into next steps and keep progress aligned with IEP goals
Serve as the go-to resource for teaching strategies
Mentor and coach teachers through modeling, co-planning, and feedback
Lead professional development and maintain a shared library of strategies