Special Education Coordinator

CAPITAL PREP HARBOR SCHOOL INC

New York, NY, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Full Time

Job Description

Special Education Coordinator Job Description

About Capital Preparatory Schools

Capital Preparatory Schools is a charter school management organization operating a network of educational communities. Our mission is to build a path where there was none. From its inception, the Capital Prep community—our scholars, parents, faculty, and staff—have committed to creating a compelling and meaningful educational experience. The Capital Preparatory Schools, has four school locations: one in Harlem, one in the Bronx, and two locations in Bridgeport providing students in grades K–12 with a year-round, college-preparatory education that encourages students to become scholars and agents of change. Further, Capital Prep New Rochelle will open in August 2026.

Capital Preparatory Schools believes that all children, when given the right conditions and environment, will succeed and excel in their academic and social-emotional growth. This is achieved by blending elements of academic models that successfully support scholars from historically disadvantaged populations, with innovative approaches that get 100% of our graduates accepted to four-year colleges.

Focusing on the key attributes of leaders, our learner expectations are designed to develop scholars who are:

Collaborators, by showing respect and cooperation to achieve individual and common goals,
Problem Solvers, by using appropriate personal and team strategies to address interpersonal, intrapersonal, and group conflicts,
Researcher/Information Processors, by looking for and listening attentively to important information and utilizing the information to make positive choices/decisions/conclusions,
Empathetic Citizens, by acting responsibly, safely and thoughtfully to create positive change for all members of the school, local, and global communities,
Pillars of Knowledge, by modeling the above expectations in our words, actions and goals.

With the support of the Capital Prep team of skilled and compassionate educators, students realize their academic abilities, advocate for social justice and fulfill their civic responsibilities. As leaders of social justice, we expect our students to use their education to improve the lives of others.

Capital Preparatory Schools is committed to teaching and learning that promotes the success of every student by:

Creating a safe and enjoyable educational environment that encompasses our social justice model and that ensures every graduate moves on to attend college;
Providing individualized instruction and enrichment opportunities for students to ensure that gifted students are challenged and struggling students are supported;
Hiring and growing quality teachers and leaders and empowering them to use their craft to inspire students to achieve at the highest levels.

Capital Preparatory Schools is committed to teaching and learning that promotes the success of every scholar by:

Creating a safe and enjoyable educational environment that encompasses our social justice model and that ensures every graduate moves on to attend college;
Providing individualized instruction and enrichment opportunities for students to ensure that gifted students are challenged and struggling students are supported;
Hiring and growing quality teachers and leaders and empowering them to use their craft to inspire students to achieve at the highest levels.

Capital Preparatory Schools seeks passionate educators who have demonstrated leadership.

The Special Education Coordinator will work directly with students who have Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and also students in need of academic intervention.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Under the direction and support of the Executive Director of Special Populations:

Overseeing / managing a caseload of special education students and the implementation of

their IEP/504 plans in: inclusive, and resource settings

Ensuring appropriate delivery of both special education instruction and related services as stipulated on IEPs/504 plans.
Ensuring compliance by the school with all local and Federal laws and regulation relating to students with IEPs/504 plans and students referred to special education.
Ensuring that services provided by contractual personnel are of high quality, provided in the LRE, and are aligned with students’ IEPs/504 plans.
Effectively communicating to administrators, staff, parents and guardians the special education process including process for referrals, evaluations, annual IEPs/504 plans, and re-evaluations as well as parental rights granted by IDEA.
Coordinating with the Executive Director of Special Populations, administrators, student’s special education team to ensure all documents are prepared and completed in a timely manner (according to state, local, and school policies and procedures) for all PPT/IEP meetings. Coordinating with a special education team to complete quarterly IEP progress reports and provide quarterly IEP progress reports to parents/guardians.
Maintaining student files (paper and electronic) according to state and federal standards.
Providing training and technical assistance to case managers, teachers, related service providers and support service professionals on all aspects of service delivery and cases management: Ensuring IEPs are developmentally appropriate, and aligned to curricular and state standards.
Work to gather and maintain school/state data systems for accurate reporting to all stakeholders Supporting the planning and implementation of special education initiatives
Ensure that interventions and strategies are implemented for scholars in SAT/RTI
Overseeing special education inventory of equipment/materials.
Collaborate with the Curriculum department to identify /develop appropriate curriculum and school based assessments to support the academic growth of students with IEPs/504 plans
Gathering and report data for all reporting requirements concerning students with IEPs/504

plans and other required reports and maintaining a high level of knowledge regarding developing special education issues such as changes in federal and local special education policy.

Collaborating with the ED of Special Populations and administration to insure the success of special education students
Work with the special education staff to establish and maintain communication with parents of students in the program.
In collaboration with the special education team facilitate workshops / meetings for parents, as well as identify resources for parents of students with special needs.
Engaging parents and families in their student’s learning and acting as an ambassador for the

school in the community.

Collaborate with appropriate outside agencies as needed to meet the needs of students
Implementing and processing of special education billing
Assist with transportation set as needed with the school’s Director of Operations
Maintaining confidentiality of student records and student information
Actively assist with staff recruitment
Other duties as assigned.

Teacher qualifications:

Masters Degree in Special Education; or a Bachelors Degree and certification in Special Education.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of instructional strategies for students with autism,

developmental delay, specific learning disabilities, and behavior disorders.

NYS Certification in Special Education (required)
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
Receptive to ongoing feedback
committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
Have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
Have a passion for urban public schools.
Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
Exemplary professional values
Two years of teaching experience (preferred)

Time Commitment & Compensation

This is a 12-month, full-time salaried exempt position.

Supervision

This position reports to the Executive Director of Special Populations.

Compensation:

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Capital Preparatory Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package.

This is a full-year, full-time, vacation eligible exempt position.

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire and promote without consideration to race, religion, creed, color,

national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.