Special Education Coordinator Newman Elementary School

Position: Special Education Coordinator Newman Elementary School (2026-2027)
Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm Special Education Coordinator to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students.

NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Special Education and the building Principal, the Special Education Coordinator will be responsible for implementing and managing effective, compliant, and fiscally responsible special education services for students at Newman Elementary School.

Essential Functions and Duties of the Position:

The essential functions and duties listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

* Administers special education eligibility process, including chairing team meetings

* Ensures IEPs meet all regulatory and district standards, are written to reflect best practice, reflect high-quality programming, and are implemented with integrity

* Works with building-based teams to develop and implement efficient and effective service delivery models reflecting best practice

* Manages complex and challenging cases, by maintaining effective parent, staff, advocate, and outside evaluator contact

* Provides direct administrative oversight to the specialized special education programs at Newman.

* Collaborates with the principal to advance a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) program in the school

* Observes, supervises and evaluates Special Education Teachers, Related Service Providers, and Instrutional Assistants

* Participates in and contribute to student support team meetings

* Plans for and contribute to effective transitions for students and their families

* Works with other school-based Special Education Coordinators and Directors to ensure consistency, cohesion, and coordination of practices across the district

* Supports general education specialists and teachers

* Collaborates with instructional department leaders to facilitate learning access and opportunity for all students within the general education classrooms and across the school

* Participates as a member of the Newman building-based administrative team to maintain the health, safety, and daily management of the school.

* Promotes a positive climate for learning, sensitively supports all persons, and actively works to create an inclusive, anti-racist environment.

* Fosters a school environment that is physically and emotionally safe for all members.

* Collaborates closely with the community, staff, students, and administration.

* Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective and respectful communication with students and parents.

* Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Education and Experience:

* Master's Degree, with a specialization in Special Education

* Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Licensure as an Administrator of Special Education

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:

* Depth of knowledge regarding special education laws, regulations, processes, and procedures

* Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication…