Special Education Coordinator
Manhattan Charter School
$80,000 - $90,000 / year
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Description
Manhattan Charter Schools (the Schools) are two high-performing charter schools located on the Lower East Side in New York City. The Schools are committed to providing its students with the tools and support necessary for success. Since its founding in 2005 as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Manhattan Charter School (MCS) has consistently achieved high levels of success. In 2012, MCS opened Manhattan Charter School 2 (MCS2), a replication of MCS located a few blocks away, expanding on the groundwork laid by MCS and bringing high levels of academic achievement to more students.
Our vision is to offer a high-quality, public school education that will help close the opportunity, imagination, and achievement gaps for our high-need students by empowering, inspiring, and equipping them to fulfill their potential.
Our mission is to teach our students how to learn and love doing it, how to cultivate their curious minds for the rest of their lives, and how to develop a solid foundation on which to base wise choices and build meaningful lives.
Job Title: Special Education Coordinator
Reports To: Director of Special Populations
Location: Network-Based
Job Summary:
The SPED Coordinator is responsible for supporting the implementation of high-quality special education services at the school level. This includes coordination of IEP meetings, service schedules, student data, teacher support, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
IEP & Service Coordination
- Organize and facilitate IEP and Section 504 meetings in collaboration with CSE
- Ensure timely development, implementation, and progress reporting of IEP goals
- Monitor SETSS, ICT, and related service schedules and communicate changes to providers and teachers
Instructional Support
- Collaborate with general and special educators to ensure instructional alignment and scaffolding
- Provide push-in coaching and modeling of SDI strategies
- Support teachers with creating progress reports, data collection tools, and accommodations
Compliance
- Maintain IEP and 504 documentation and ensure accurate entry into SESIS and other systems
- Monitor mandated services for fidelity and report discrepancies
- Submit necessary forms, progress updates, and documentation to central teams and CSE
Family Engagement
- Act as liaison between families, teachers, and service providers
- Communicate service changes, evaluation updates, and procedural safeguards clearly
- Attend family meetings and assist with developing collaborative intervention plans
Data Management
- Collect and report on student progress, attendance, and service delivery
- Track referrals to RTI/MTSS and ensure follow-through with Child Study Team
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Education, Special Education, or related field
- NYS Certification in Students with Disabilities preferred
- 3+ years of experience in a special education setting
- Strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills
- Familiarity with SESIS, RTI frameworks, and instructional supports for diverse learners
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Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $80,000- $90,000 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Equal Opportunity Employer: Manhattan Charter Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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