SPECIAL EDUCATION COORD
Full Time
Washington, DC, US
Requisition ID: 1006
Special Education Coordinator
St. Coletta of Greater Washington is a non-sectarian, nonprofit organization that supports individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and secondary disabilities. We are currently seeking A Special Education Teacher who will be responsible for teaching and supervising a class of special needs students utilizing various techniques to promote learning.
Examples of Essential Functions:
· Review and act as Principal’s designee for all IEPs of students assigned to House.
· Provide updated database information to the IEP/Assessment Coordinator as needed such as re-evaluation dates, related services, etc.
· Oversee student programming and provide training to support IEP development, teaching practices, and accurate data collection.
· Oversee the maintenance of student data books and conduct pieces of training as needed.
· Assist assigned teachers in developing functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, or other reports (ESY, justification for one-to-one, etc.) as needed.
· Prepare quarterly progress reports.
· Ensure completion of regular Student Accommodation Team meetings.
· Support the program administration team in meeting school goals and assist in school review processes. SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR Page 2 of 5
· Provide input for classroom teacher evaluations.
· Ensure teachers adhere to timelines and due dates for tasks related to the IEP process, school goals, state testing, and assessment procedures.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in special education, and holds or is eligible for District of Columbia teaching certification with appropriate endorsement. Prior experience working with people with intellectual disabilities
Knowledge and understanding of students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and multiple disabilities.
Ability to evaluate problems and progress of assigned students.
Ability to work with parents, aides, and specialists in developing a constructive and healthful learning environment.
Ability to learn and adapt new methods and techniques.
Ability to supervise, train, and discipline assigned staff.
Benefits:
Health, Dental & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid vacations
Convenient Metro-accessible location
403B with company match
Free life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, and more
St. Coletta of Greater Washington is a non-profit organization, which serves children and adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, or multiple disabilities. Our special education school serves students ages 3-22 years old. Each student has an IEP, and in addition to participating in classroom activities, is able to receive various forms of therapy on campus. Our core program includes: functional academics, skills of daily living, community based instruction, adaptive physical education, arts education, computer skills and vocational training. The school is located in Washington, DC, and community based instruction is an important part of the programming, as are activities focused on teaching vocational and life skills. Our Adult Programs offers adults ages 18 and older opportunities to participate in vocational / pre-vocational training, supported employment, life skills training, and community integration in order to achieve greater independence.