Special Education Coordinator

Location: Newark, New Jersey, USA; full-time, school-based position

Salary: $60,000–$85,000 per year

Company

Nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools providing K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities across Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester.

What you will do

• Manage the school’s special education programs and coordinate services aligned with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans.
• Provide pull-out, push-in, small-group, and one-on-one instruction using differentiated strategies.
• Coordinate and facilitate special education, IEP, and pre-referral meetings with students, families, teachers, and school leaders.
• Manage student evaluations, including classroom observations, testing, intake assessment reviews, and academic growth data collection.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and families to implement accommodations and support students’ academic and social-emotional development.
• Maintain special education records, prepare regulatory reports, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university before employment begins.
• Academic expertise in Special Education, Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM, or a related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting K-12 students’ academic and social-emotional development.
• Interest in impacting students in urban schools and communities; 1–2 years of experience is preferred.
• Must meet New Jersey state certification eligibility requirements, including the applicable cumulative GPA threshold.
• Instructional staff must obtain New Jersey certification within a reasonable period after starting employment.

Culture & Benefits

• Weekly coaching, feedback, mentorship, practice-based professional development, and extensive training.
• Paid time off including sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with FSA, dependent care FSA, and HSA options.
• Financial planning, New Jersey Pension program, paid leave options, and mental health and wellness support.
• Supportive environment focused on respect, open dialogue, community, and student achievement.