Program Coordinator- Education Department - AHRC NYC

AHRC New York City is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. Come join our team and discover your passion.

Currently seeking a Program Coordinator within our Education Department.

Benefits of working for AHRC NYC:

• Paid time off
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Developmental Training Program
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• & more!

Role Description:

• Full Time | Monday-Friday
• Hours: 8:00 A.M-4:00 P.M

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide certified coverage as needed (vacancies; Medical Leave (FMLA); Education and Other Leaves; absences; and break coverage).

IEP Coordinator

• Elicit referrals for students in need of placement through outreach to Central Based Support Team.
• Act as liaison with CSE teams for students in need of special education programs. Attend meetings as needed.
• Act as member of school-based team during screenings of incoming students for placement and planning.
• Access outside evaluation materials; review assessments for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Review the student’s current developmental profile to ensure appropriate placement recommendations; ensure that goals are appropriate and current.
• Conduct observations to assess student’s ability to interact and perform; identify individual student needs to participate in the least restrictive environment.
• Monitor educational programming; ensure staff is knowledgeable regarding responsibilities related to implementation of the IEP; ensure pre- and post-assessment of students’ development; collect and review progress reports for IEP updates and annual review as per the specifications and time lines mandated in SED regulations and DOE contracts.
• Participate in the development of IEPs to ensure completeness and appropriateness.

Curriculum Coordinator

• Meet regularly with School Principal and classroom staff to assess, develop, adapt and implement a New York State Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common Core or NYS Common Core Standards Learning based curriculum informed by authentic assessment data which advance school readiness and/or academic goals
• Conduct research and make recommendations on curriculum projects and materials that have a direct impact on meeting students’ learning needs.
• Provide teaching staff with support in developing lessons, planning instruction and classroom management.
• Provide direct classroom support in the implementation of methodologies and approaches.
• Work individually and collectively with teaching staff to ensure they are properly trained; support the professional development of staff by presenting workshops in effective content area instructional practices.

Learn more about us: www.ahrcnyc.org/about/careers

For immediate consideration, please apply below.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Salary: $78,197-80,340 (Annual)

• NY State Certification in Special Education required
• Minimum five years of experience as teacher of students with disabilities
• School Based Leader Certification is required- those in process of their SBL will be considered.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.