Special Education Coordinator Job at Friendship Co., Ltd., Washington DC

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  • Friendship Co., Ltd.
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Overview We are excited to consider your application for anticipated vacancies in the 2025-2026 school year. We are thrilled that you're considering applying for openings expected in the 2025-2026 school year at Friendship Public Charter School. Our formal interview process will begin in January 2025, for our confirmed vacancies only. Non-vacant positions may still be posted during this time. Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of college-preparatory public charter schools, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for academic achievement and success beyond high school. We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team for the 2025/2026 school year. If you are committed to helping students achieve academic success and preparing them for college and career opportunities, we encourage you to apply. Please also see the available salary scales: FPCS Compensation. Responsibilities Consistently seek and share best practices as an active and effective participant that contributes to a Professional Learning Community. Communicate regularly with the Director of Special Education about the student population, the evolution of the Special Education program, and professional development needs. Provide regular updates on student and staff demographics, program development, and any concerns regarding compliance with special education law and regulations to the Director of Special Education. Maintain current demographics and documents regarding all students on IEPs, as well as those in the referral process (development, updating, annual reviews, and triennials). Manage special education staff and related service providers within the school. Manage parent communications and support sessions regarding their child with special needs. Adhere to school management and discipline policies within the classroom and throughout the school campus. Provide the principal and other decision makers with information regarding relevant federal, state and local regulations governing special education, including placements, timelines, notifications, IEPs, parental roles, reevaluations, and procedural safeguards. Refine curriculum approaches and materials to increase students\' involvement and progress. Establish working relations with colleagues, developing effective systems for reciprocal communication about students with special needs. This includes meeting regularly with house teams and focusing them on instructional solutions, as well as collaborating with teachers individually. Provide ongoing support for classroom teachers, including taking over classroom instruction, so they can provide intensive pull-asides for students with difficulties. Plan with classroom colleagues, swapping expertise and following up with supportive instruction, strategic modeling, and tailored instructional materials. Qualifications Experience in the role preferred Bachelor's degree in Special Education required; Master's degree in Special Education is preferred. Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and above, or Successful completion of the ETS PRAXIS II: Education of Exceptional Students (20353) (maybe substituted for a degree in Special Education content). Five years of relevant Special Education classroom teaching experience required. Five years of urban teaching experience preferred. FPCS's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at FPCS are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual\'s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Education and Training Industries Education Administration Programs IsExpired: false #J-18808-Ljbffr Friendship Co., Ltd.

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