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About the Role

Uncommon Special Education Coordinators are passionate advocates for students, managing all aspects of the school's Special Education programs while providing crucial academic, emotional, and physical support. They believe students with disabilities are capable of high academic achievement.

Responsibilities

Review intake assessments to ensure students receive necessary educational services and instructional methods aligned with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Coordinate and provide pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction.
Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate Special Education team, IEP, and pre-referral meetings.
Manage all aspects of the evaluation process, including conducting classroom observations and testing.
Partner with general education teachers and advocate for all classroom accommodations required by 504 plans and IEPs.
Work closely with families to address their needs throughout the IEP process and support their student’s academic and social-emotional growth.
Maintain student records regarding special education issues and prepare reports for regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with all City, State, and Federal special education laws and regulations.
Use standards-based assessment data to refine and differentiate curriculum and instruction.
Collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments and ensure compliance with IEPs.
Gather academic growth data and write goals to prepare for annual IEP meetings.
Teach pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners.
Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
Partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.
Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model core values, and encourage student achievement.
Partner with grade level teams to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Requirements

A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
Academic expertise in Special Education, the Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM, or related fields of study.
Special Education teaching certification is required.

Location

Boston
Camden
New York City
Newark
Rochester

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

1-2 years experience preferred

Education Level

Special Education teaching certification

Salary/Compensations

$77,000 to $120,000

Benefits

Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and ~10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
Extensive, best-in-class training and development.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA).
Financial Planning.
403(b) retirement savings program + employer match.
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.).
Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits.

About the Company

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities.
Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond.
Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success.
We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership.
Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!
Our people are what makes us Uncommon.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.
Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.
At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive.
We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color.
Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

Equal Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon 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.
We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions.
If you would like to request an accommodation, please email [email protected].