Special Services Coach

Harlem Children's Zone • New York, NY

6d • $123,000 - $133,000

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone is seeking a Special Services Coach for Promise Academy, its K–12 charter schools within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway. The role supports students with disabilities and English language learners while empowering educators and helping ensure that scholars are supported to and through college. The Coach partners with leadership to implement special services best practices, supports educators through professional development and feedback, and works with families and other stakeholders to promote student success. The position also supports student enrollment and transitions, monitors special education service delivery and IEP processes for compliance, and leads collaborative meetings focused on team communication and student progress.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in education or a related field.
• Valid New York State certification in Students with Disabilities (SWD).
• At least four years of experience teaching special education.
• At least two years of experience managing special education services in an urban school setting.
• Experience providing coaching and technical assistance to both peer and non-peer audiences.
• Strong understanding of Next Generation/Common Core standards and evidence-based strategies for differentiating instruction for diverse learners.
• Expertise in effective coaching techniques, with an emphasis on constructive, actionable feedback.

Nice To Haves

• TESOL or Bilingual certification.
• Experience teaching English language learners.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to implement the district’s vision and best practices for special services that support all learners.
• Deliver professional development and provide feedback to general and special education teachers.
• Collaborate with teachers to create differentiated, multisensory lessons that support educator growth and diverse student needs.
• Support enrollment processes for students with disabilities and help ensure smooth transitions and equitable access.
• Monitor the delivery of special education services and IEP processes to ensure compliance.
• Lead special education team meetings to support clear communication, collaboration, and team success.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings to collaboratively discuss and review student progress monitoring.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses.
• No-cost health insurance.
• Up to $30,000 in student loan forgiveness.
• Paid time off.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Wellness discounts.
• Commuter benefits.
• Financial wellness perks.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level