Special Education Coordinator

Job Description

Uncommon Special Education Coordinators are passionate, fierce advocates for their students, who manage all aspects of the school's Special Education programs. They also provide crucial academic, emotional, and physical support to students with disabilities and believe they are capable of high academic achievement.

• Review intake assessments to ensure that all students receive the educational services and instructional methods aligned with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Coordinate and provide pull‑out, push‑in, small group, and one‑on‑one instruction.
• Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate Special Education team, IEP, and pre‑referral meetings.
• Manage all aspects associated with the evaluation process, including conducting classroom observations and testing.
• Partner with general education teachers and advocate for all classroom accommodations required by 504 plans and IEPs.
• Work closely with families in all grades to address their needs throughout the IEP process and support their student’s academic and social‑emotional growth.
• Maintain student records regarding special education issues and prepare reports for regulatory agencies while ensuring compliance with all City, State, and Federal special education laws and regulations.
• Use standards‑based assessment data to refine and differentiate curriculum and instruction.
• Oversee the writing and implementation of IEPs and 504s to ensure that students are receiving services.
• Conduct annual IEP and 504 meetings with students and their families.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments and ensure compliance with IEPs.
• Gather academic growth data and write goals to prepare for annual IEP meetings.
• Teach pull‑out, push‑in, small group, and one‑on‑one instruction, and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
• Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child’s learning needs.
• Engage in practice‑based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Participate in weekly, school‑wide meetings to cultivate community, model core values, and encourage student achievement.
• Partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• A self‑directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
• A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1‑2 years experience preferred).
• Academic expertise in Special Education, the Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM, or related fields of study.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Teacher certification is not a prerequisite, but you must meet New Jersey state certification eligibility requirements and become certified within a reasonable period after employment.

Compensation for this role is between $60,000 and $85,000. Starting pay is determined using relevant full‑time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full‑time teaching experience will likely receive a starting salary of $60,000.

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best‑in‑class training and development.
• Comprehensive health,…