Special Education Coordinator

Special Education Coordinator Job Description

Oakland Unity Middle School

Position Summary:

Oakland Unity Middle School seeks a passionate and dedicated Special Education Coordinator to support our small but mighty team. This position requires an educator committed to working with low-income, inner-city youth and helping them become first‑generation college‑goers. The ideal candidate wants to be part of a small school community where everyone on campus feels responsible for the success of all students.

• Coordinate scheduling and delivery of special education and related services with support from case managers
• Provide leadership to the student study team in identifying students with special and exceptional needs
• Assist in the development of procedures for special education programs in accordance with state and federal laws as they relate to individuals with exceptional needs
• Orient general and special education staff regarding special education policies, procedures, and best practices
• Develop and implement systems to ensure compliance with special education regulations and timelines
• Monitor program effectiveness and make recommendations for continuous improvement
• Stay current on changes to special education law, regulations, and best practices

• Coordinate the development of proposed assessment plans and arrange for assessments required to determine students’ eligibility, educational needs, and placement
• May administer and score academic proficiency tests as needed (when not conducted by the school psychologist)
• Utilize assessment information in the design and development of IEPs
• Collaborate with school psychologists and other specialists to ensure comprehensive evaluations
• Ensure all assessments are culturally responsive and conducted in accordance with legal requirements
• Monitor assessment timelines to ensure compliance with regulatory deadlines

• Coordinate IEP meetings and ensure timely scheduling for annual reviews, triennial evaluations, and interim meetings
• Serve as LEA (Local Educational Agency) Administrative designee at IEP meetings
• Facilitate IEP meetings as needed, ensuring collaborative participation from all team members
• Develop and write IEPs with input from team members as needed
• Recommend modifications of IEPs as appropriate based on student progress and needs
• Ensure IEP goals are measurable, meaningful, and aligned with student needs
• Monitor IEP implementation and fidelity across classrooms and service providers
• Maintain master calendar of all IEP meetings, deadlines, and compliance requirements

• Assist parents in participating in special education and IEP processes
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and services
• Provide translation and interpretation support as needed for families whose primary language is not English
• Help families understand their rights and procedural safeguards
• Build collaborative partnerships with families to support student success
• Respond to parent concerns and facilitate problem‑solving discussions
• Connect families with community resources and support services

• Instruct students in their areas of need in a small group or in a period designed to instruct students in a core curricular area
• Plan with general education teachers to modify assignments that students could not otherwise perform
• Build capacity among special education staff to differentiate instruction and provide accommodations
• Provide teachers with examples of appropriate curriculum materials and recommendations for the use of materials
• Ensure specially designed instruction is delivered with fidelity
• Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and adjust services as needed

• Supervise, plan, and coordinate the work of instructional assistant(s) and paraprofessionals
• Conduct regular meetings with special education team members
• Foster a collaborative culture among special education and general education staff

• Maintain all student special education records in accordance with confidentiality requirements and retention…