Education Coordinator

RFK Community Alliance
Don Watson Academy, Lancaster, MA
Salary: $76,000 - $81,500 per year

Education Coordinator – full‑time position.

RFK Community Alliance is seeking an Education Coordinator to join the leadership team at Don Watson Academy in Lancaster, MA. This full‑time position is ideal for a special education professional with strong knowledge of IEP development, educational leadership, and collaborative team management. The Education Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring high‑quality educational programming and compliance while supporting students, families, educators, and school districts.

• Review all new student referrals, including IEPs and related educational records, and communicate pertinent information to teachers and specialists.
• Partner with the Admissions Department to ensure referral documentation is complete and current.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and chair IEP meetings in collaboration with Local Education Agencies (LEAs), teachers, and families.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance of all student IEP documentation and records.
• Train and support teachers in collecting and tracking student data to inform IEPs and progress reporting.
• Supervise teaching staff in collaboration with the Program Director.
• Monitor timelines for required assessments and ensure timely completion and interpretation of evaluation results.
• Oversee the completion and submission of quarterly progress reports and report cards.
• Serve as the primary liaison with school districts and outside agencies regarding IEP development and implementation.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with LEAs across districts served by Don Watson Academy.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding IEP development and student progress.
• Collaborate with educational, clinical, and residential teams to support successful student transitions to less restrictive educational settings when appropriate.
• Coordinate accommodations and administer MCAS testing for eligible students.
• Identify and resolve IEP‑related concerns proactively to ensure student needs are met.
• Prepare transcripts and educational records upon request.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.

Required:

• Master's Degree in Education
• Minimum of two years of administrative or supervisory experience
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing IEP processes
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred:

• Massachusetts Educator Licensure in Special Education
• Massachusetts Administrator Licensure

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA.