Education Coordinator

Starting Salary: $65,000 - $70,304 /year based on experience

Environment:
Special Education Program, Grades K-12

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an Education Coordinator to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you excel in a dynamic, student-centered environment, are motivated by meaningful outcomes, and bring a collaborative spirit, creative problem-solving, and a strong work ethic — We Should Talk!

As the Education Coordinator, you will play a key role in shaping meaningful educational experiences for students in Grades K-12 with diverse learning needs. You’ll lead and inspire teachers, guide best practices, and ensure that classrooms foster growth, independence, and success — all while upholding state standards and organizational excellence.

• Monitoring the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIPs) to ensure students receive high-quality, personalized support.
• Representing the organization with confidence and professionalism during IEP meetings and, when requested by school districts, facilitating IEP team meetings that center student success.
• Building strong partnerships with parents, caregivers, and district personnel while consistently projecting a positive, solutions-focused image of the organization.
• Coaching teachers and staff in creating safe, engaging, and supportive classroom environments where students can thrive academically and behaviorally.
• Ensuring the consistent use of positive, evidence-based teaching strategies by observing classrooms, providing constructive feedback, and celebrating progress.
• Providing ongoing support to staff in instructional practices, PBIP implementation, and data collection systems that empower students to gain greater independence.
• Conducting functional behavioral assessments, developing effective PBIPs, and training staff to support student growth across academic, social, vocational, and life skill domains.
• Guiding teachers in designing effective schedules, managing data systems, and planning student transitions to ensure IEP goals are fully supported.
• Reviewing classroom data to assess student progress and advising staff on strategies that address emerging needs and celebrate achievements.
• Supporting learning environments that emphasize skill development in the least restrictive setting, helping students reach their full potential.
• Modeling excellence in instruction, communication, and problem-solving, demonstrating the value of a data-driven, collaborative, and student-centered approach.
• Promoting a safe and supportive learning environment by identifying and addressing potential hazards and reinforcing best practices in safety and behavior intervention.
• Contributing to the overall mission of the organization by performing other duties that enhance student learning and staff success.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a CA state special education instruction credential preferred.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) or related credential preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience working in an educational leadership, school principal, administrator or related position.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance,…