Special Education Coordinator Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Special Education Coordinator String Theory Schools – 4.4

Philadelphia, PA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$55.3K – $70.1K a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Working with people with developmental disabilities Working with people with disabilities Special education Mid-level Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree Special Education Certification Full Job Description

VINE STREET CAMPUS

(6-12) 1600 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19102

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(267) 428-2224 JOB

DESCRIPTION

: Special Education Coordinator

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

: Special Education Supervisor and Principal

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

: Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred Pennsylvania Special Education Certification and encouraged Supervisory Certification of Special Education Successful experience with programs dealing with students with disabilities Ability to work on site during the hours required Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities Required criminal background checks and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal alien status Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees of String Theory Schools (“Board”) may find appropriate and acceptable

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Principal and Special Education Supervisor, the Special Education Coordinator works with all certificated and non-certificated personnel associated with pupil services in order to improve and facilitate services to all pupils with disabilities throughout all schools managed by String Theory Schools Responsibilities of Special Education Coordinator include but are not limited to: Ensure all students, including students with IEPs, make high and achievable academic progress each year, with regular and systematic monitoring and documentation of progress. Lead systematic improvement and expansion of the LEA’s continuum of special education services, including building the knowledge, skills, and mindsets of colleagues and staff Serve as “owner” and “facilitator” of all aspects of the special education and 504 processes (i.e. overseeing the writing and implementing rigorous, standards-driven IEPs, including “SMART” goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound), managing legal documents and files related to students’ IEPs and 504 plans, ensuring all services are in compliance with mandates, coordinating annual IEP review process and initial IEPs, collaborating with and leading team of related service providers at the school, etc.) Manage a strong, professional relationship with the school district, agencies, IU Collaborate with the Response to Intervention (RTI) process (i.e. determining which scholars need intervention, assigning them to specific interventions, tracking progress within interventions, etc.) Manage the “Child Find” process for incoming students with IEPs Manage the initial referral process, simultaneously identifying students with potential disabilities Build and maintain strong family partnerships, including but not limited to explaining the special education process, gular communication with parents regarding their student’s progress and/or documentation of attempts to communicate with parents. Collect and analyze special education data trends and proactively problem solve ways to better serve all students Collect and analyze current data from all other relevant records on file/uploaded including, but not limited to, discipline records and attendance records, to determine the existence of any need for intervention, support and/or reevaluation. Ensure complete and comprehensive collection of records and data for consideration by the IEP team and/or the school psychologist, such as records from the prior LEA and/or outside medical or mental health service providers. As may be appropriate, even proactively, facilitate consideration of a Positive Behavior Support Plan, or an updated plan, developed upon a Functional Behavior Assessment for which a Permission to Evaluate has been secured, as well as oversee creation of a well-written behavior plan that addresses a student’s current behaviors in the present school year, or which may arise later in the school year. Design and deliver high impact professional development for special education team and all teachers Coordinate IEP program services and ensure all teachers know their special education responsibilities Partner with other school leaders to coordinate testing accommodations Oversee all related services.

Summer Months:

Plans and implements Professional Development for Parents and Staff Analyze strengths and weaknesses of the current IEP program and plan development based on needs Evaluation Process for existing and all new and incoming students, including meetings to support documents Develop parental relationships with trainings on a regular basis Ensures all IEP paperwork and meetings are in compliance Maintains all related services are given in relation to IEPs Oversees and troubleshoots Extended School Year duties Helps with rostering and scheduling with administration End of the year procedures and responsibilities are accounted Set clear expectations for all staff including contracted staff for students with disabilities for the start of the school year (roles and responsibilities related to IEP) Develop working relationship with school nurse, counselor, and related services for expectations as part of the IEP team members

Benefits:

Access to consistent coaching in instruction and technology integration Access to best-in-class technology resources and a physical framework designed with innovative learning in mind Excellent health benefits (for both you and your family), retirement benefits, and more! Please visit our website at to learn about the application process.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person