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ROLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR
REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL
Mission
The Bronx Global Learning Institute for Girls, The Shirley Rodriguez-Remeneski School (BGLIG) is a free, dual language school, servicing girls in grades K-8. We are committed to providing our students with a rigorous instructional program while building on their leadership characteristics and instilling strong values. BGLIG promotes self-confidence and creates global leaders in all areas: cognitive, social, emotional and moral. Our programs allow each student to disengage from traditional social pressures and focus on personal development and academic achievement. BGLIG’s goal of developing college ready students includes enrichment programs in the performing arts.
Position Overview
At the Bronx Global Learning Institute for Girls Charter School our Special Education Teachers understand and promote the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The Special Education Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and supporting the Special Education and ENL program in accordance with the school’s mission and values and all applicable laws and mandates.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):
Manage a caseload of ENL students and ensure that students are being serviced.Ensure appropriate delivery of both special education instruction and related services as stipulated on IEPs/504 plans.
Ensure compliance by the school with all local and Federal laws and regulations relating to students with IEPs/504 plans and students referred to special education.
Ensure that services provided by contractual personnel are of high quality, provided in the LRE, and are aligned with students’ IEPs/504 plans.
Effectively communicate to parents and guardians the special education process including the process for referrals, evaluations, annual IEPs/504 plans, and re-evaluations, as well as parental rights granted by IDEA.
Facilitate IEP meetings using a strengths-based and family centered approach.
Coordinate with students’ special education team to ensure all documents are completed in a timely manner (according to state, local, and school policies and procedures) prior to CSE meeting.
Maintain student files (paper and electronic) according to school and CSE standards.
Support the school with the special education billing process.
Provide training and technical assistance to case managers, teachers, related service providers and support service professionals on all aspects of cases management.
Support classroom teachers with strategies that support students with IEPs.
Ensure IEPs are developmentally appropriate, curriculum/standards-based, strengths-based, and relevant to individual students.
Support the planning of special education initiatives and the implementation of initiatives. Integrates new developments, research findings and best practices into ongoing programs and new initiatives.
Maintain confidentiality of student records and student information.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Alignment to BGLIG’s core values and mission.
Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters Degree in the field of education preferred.
NYS special education teaching certification required.
Two or more years of experience as a special education coordinator.
Four or more years of special education teaching experience in elementary or middle grades with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom.
Experience in a high performing charter or district school preferred but not required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff.
Intermediate to advanced Spanish language skills preferred.
Experience in a dual language setting preferred.
Proficient in use of technology, including various G Suite teaching tools.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary based on experience and relevant certifications, BGLIG offers a free health care option and 401K match to all full-time employees .
