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About the Role

The Education Coordinator assists in the development and implementation of an educational curriculum that meets NYSED standards for preschool and school-age students with disabilities. This role provides mentoring and training to educational staff and participates in the identification, evaluation, and educational placement of students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open communication with direct supervisor and upper administration.
• Identify appropriate curricula for students with disabilities aged 5-22.
• Oversee appropriate educational curricula for students with disabilities.
• Provide orientation, ongoing mentoring, and training to educational staff on IEPs, classroom design, program implementation, and behavior management.
• Serve as a liaison to the NYC Department of Education, District/Regional Offices, and NYS Education Department representatives.
• Organize and oversee the initial and annual review process for students.
• Conduct observations and tours of referred students, complete summaries, and assist school districts with appropriate placement.
• Attend annual reviews as needed.
• Assist in forming class groupings and staff assignments.
• Provide Education orientation to new hires on policy and procedures.
• Participate in the recruitment, identification, and hiring of educational staff.
• Monitor and encourage parent involvement through meetings and education.
• Ensure consistent contact between families and school via TEAMS monitoring.
• Engage in outreach efforts to ensure full enrollment.
• Conduct school tours for prospective families.
• Ensure curriculum is developmentally appropriate.
• Ensure curriculum meets the individual needs of children.
• Provide mentoring and training to educational staff.

Requirements

• Master's degree in education or a related master's program.
• New York State Certified Teacher or related field.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including IDEA and the New York State Education Department, DOH, and Department of Justice.
• Ability to stand, sit, use hands, talk, and hear.
• Ability to walk to and from various locations.
• Ability to stoop, bend, lift, or push wheelchairs.
• Ability to perform physical intervention techniques.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus.

Skills

• Curriculum development
• Staff mentoring and training
• Student identification and evaluation
• Educational placement
• Liaison services
• Parent involvement strategies
• Communication
• Behavior management

Location

• Brooklyn, NY

Work Type

• Full-Time
• Up to 25% Travel

Education Level

• Masters Degree

Salary/Compensations

• $85,000.00 - $95,000.00

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status.
• Rewarding work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Wellhub Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more.

About the Company

• For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.
• HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Equal Opportunity

• HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
• If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.