Academic Coordinator

Academic Coordinator

In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) shine a positive light on students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support, uncovering the unique learner within each student. Have a profound impact, grow professionally, and thrive as part of our dedicated team.

Instructional Leadership

• Establish and communicate a clear instructional vision focused on academic excellence, equity, and student growth.
• Oversee the implementation of curriculum, instructional practices, and assessment systems that support differentiated learning and student success.
• Use academic, behavioral, attendance, and engagement data to monitor student progress and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead professional learning, coaching, and instructional feedback to strengthen teacher effectiveness and instructional quality.
• Ensure individualized educational programming aligns with students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.

Student Support, School Culture & Climate

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive school culture grounded in high expectations, respect, and belonging.
• Lead school-wide implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and social-emotional learning initiatives.
• Develop systems that proactively identify students needing additional academic, behavioral, or emotional support and ensure timely intervention.
• Support staff in implementing individualized behavior support plans and restorative practices.
• Promote meaningful student relationships through mentoring initiatives, student recognition programs, and opportunities for student voice.
• Oversee systems for attendance, behavior management, crisis response, and student engagement.
• Ensure students receive appropriate interventions through collaboration with teachers, counselors, related service providers, and support staff.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain high-quality educators and support professionals.
• Conduct observations, evaluations, coaching conversations, and performance feedback aligned with organizational goals.
• Build leadership capacity by mentoring emerging leaders and delegating meaningful responsibilities.
• Foster collaboration across instructional, behavioral, and student support teams to ensure coordinated services for students.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth.

Family & Community Engagement

• Build trusting partnerships with families through proactive, transparent communication and ongoing collaboration.
• Participate in family conferences, student support meetings, and IEP/504 meetings while ensuring families remain active partners in student success.
• Connect students and families with appropriate school-based and community resources.
• Develop partnerships with community organizations to expand opportunities and support services for students.
• Represent the school with district leaders, community stakeholders, and organizational partners.

Operations & Program Management

• Oversee daily school operations to ensure a safe, efficient, and student-focused learning environment.
• Manage school budgets, staffing, facilities, instructional resources, and operational priorities.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including special education, civil rights, health and safety, and organizational policies.
• Monitor school-wide academic, behavioral, and operational data to inform planning and continuous improvement.
• Oversee student records, behavior documentation, reporting systems, and program compliance.
• Coordinate school events, student programs, schedules, and operational logistics.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of student success and organizational excellence.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Diverse career pathways, mobility throughout our national network, and ongoing leadership development.
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.
• Data-driven instructional models and SESI's evidence-based Positive Behavioral Interventions and…