SPED Coordinator

Transforming Education, Empowering Lives:
Support as our SPED Coordinator at Serendipity Center

Serendipity Center is leading the way in therapeutic education, offering a holistic approach that integrates Mental Health, Special Education, Wellness, and Transition Readiness. Our mission is clear: to empower students who need extra time, attention, and skill development to reach their full potential. As we grow,
we are seeking a dedicated SPED Coordinator to help guide our educational and administrative efforts.

At Serendipity Center, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll find a community committed to excellence and support. As a private non-profit institution, we provide all the resources necessary for student success conveniently located on campus. Our commitment to small class sizes ensures that each student receives personalized attention, supported by a diverse team that includes teachers, Program Assistants, and a comprehensive array of professionals.

• Excellent PTO: Enjoy plenty of time off (48 hours of PTO/ 1st year) allowing for a healthy work-life balance, including breaks during school closures calculated out to a minimum of 32 paid days off during the school year.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Receive full health benefits starting on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Participate in our 403(B)-retirement plan with a match after 1 year.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of ongoing professional development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
• Free Lunch: Enjoy free lunches during scheduled school days prepared by our kitchen team, featuring fresh ingredients from our garden.
• Casual Dress Code: Show up as your most authentic self and wear what makes you feel confident, comfortable and expresses your individual style.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate, mission-driven teammates who are dedicated to making a difference in students' lives.
• Growth Opportunities
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  Benefit from opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive and synergetic environment.

• Developing and writing individualized educational plans (IEP) to meet the specific needs of students who qualify for special education services as prescribed by local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Monitors workload to ensure IEPs are revised with teacher in advance of IEP meetings to meet all IEP deadlines. Ensures IEP compliance with district, state and federal guidelines regarding procedures and documentation.
• Facilitates annual IEP meetings and IEP review meetings, communicating information with colleagues, parents, students, and other professionals in a positive, solution-oriented manner. Presents information, discusses recommendations, and facilitates the discussion of any modifications to the plan and makes revisions as concluded by IEP review meetings.
• Collaborates with Intake Coordinator and Case Manager to review existing IEPs for incoming students; recommends changes or new plans as needed and follows up with the classroom team to discuss implementation of the IEP. Offers theoretical and technical assistance to teachers and case managers to appropriately apply current theories and methodologies that best support the student needs.
• Establishes and maintain positive relations with school district representatives.
• Participates actively in professional growth activities, by attending on and off campus trainings, seminars and conferences.
• Facilitates staff training regarding best instructional practices and IEP procedures compliance.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Education/experience: Master's degree in Education and three years Special Education teaching…