Special Education Coordinator; Resume Collection

Position: 2026-27 Special Education Coordinator (Resume Collection)

ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS


Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles' Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education.

Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.

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ROLE SUMMARY

The Special Education Coordinator is an integral part of the school's instructional leadership team and is responsible for overseeing programs that provide educational assistance to scholars with mental, psychological, learning, behavioral, or physical disabilities. With specialized expertise in the instruction of scholars with special learning needs within or outside the mainstream classroom, the Coordinator collaborates with the site administrators and teachers to ensure that the needs and learning outcomes of all scholars are met.

The Coordinator works under the direction of the Principal, Director of Inclusion & Special Education, and Director of Diverse Learner Compliance to develop a comprehensive suite of resources and processes for the identification, placement, and support of scholars across the spectrum of academic ability. In addition, the Special Education Coordinator maintains and monitors special education data for the school site (e.g., CASAS, compliance timelines, service minutes) and prepares reports for school and Home Office leadership and district/SELPA oversight.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain and develop knowledge of current Special Education regulations and best practices

• Provide professional development, coaching, consultation, and resources to Special Education Teachers regarding placement, curriculum, and procedures.
• Manage the school's caseload and/or guide Special Education Teachers on the timely development of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and Individual Transition Plans in accordance with federal, state, and district standards.
• Analyze assessment results to drive instruction and IEP development.
• Manage the school's IEP caseload and scholar information in the district's data management program (i.e., Welligent )
• Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings collaboratively and professionally.
• Support general education Teachers and administrators in the implementation of appropriate strategies to meet the needs of scholars with IEPs.
• Create and maintain Special Education documentation as required by federal, state, district, and CMO regulations (and LAUSD).
• Develop and assist with appropriate behavior management techniques for scholars with special needs.
• Mentor Special Education Teachers at assigned school sites.
• Complete monthly Alliance internal reporting documents for assigned site (e.g., 2939 report).
• Manage relationships with outside vendors to ensure scholars receive all individually prearranged IEP services (i.e., Occupational Therapy, Language and Speech, etc.).
• Develop positive relationships with parents and families to engage them in the IEP process and keep them updated on scholar progress.
• Influence the Response to Intervention (RTI) and Student Support and Progress Team (SSPT) process.
• Manage and/or assist with the development of 504 plans.
• May teach a small number of designated Special Education classes.
• Analyze Alliance achievement data to identify Special Education programs and service needs.
• Support LAUSD/SELPA IEP data reporting and compliance audits as needed and requested.
• Track and monitor grades and other achievement data for scholars in the Special Education program.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATES

• Belief
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  Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree.
• Social
  Justice
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  Desire to work in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles and be a part of Alliance's social justice mission by integrating anti-racist, pro-Black, student-centered instruction.
• Culture
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  Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
• Data
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  Know how to use data, technology, and innovative teaching methods to monitor growth and scholar progress toward Individual Education Program (IEP) goals, drive classroom learning, and prepare all scholars to succeed in life…