Special education director Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. We are a place where everyone is welcome and where progress is powered one relationship at a time. We are proud of our legacy as a Jewish organization, and we provide high-quality, transformational services and programs to all New Yorkers through our network of community centers on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and East Village. As we have for years, we offer best-in-class programming–now across 15 sites—focusing on a mix of education, health and wellness, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

JOB PURPOSE

Early Childhood at Manny Cantor Center is an inspired, responsive and progressive preschool serving children ages 0-5 years old, built on the following principles : all children are competent, capable, and curious; all families have something to contribute; we are stronger together. Our pioneering blended-funding early childhood center incorporates Head Start, Early Head Start, 3-K, Universal Pre-K and tuition funding to serve all families on the Lower East Side and beyond.

Inspired by the schools of Reggio Emilia, our classrooms are joyful and nurturing learning environments that foster inquiry, exploration and reflection. With the support and supervision of our Education Admin team, our teachers work collaboratively with children to co-construct a curriculum that draws inspiration from children’s interests and the world around us.

Our ADE-Sped works to advance the vision of our school, ensuring that all children are welcome and have the resources needed to thrive in our school and beyond.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Special Education related :

• Assist in the completion of documentation necessary for the referral process.
• Develop and maintain tracking system to monitor all children receiving support services, or who are in the process of receiving services.
• Obtain all relevant paperwork including IFSP / IEP reports
• Establish and maintain relationships with outside service providers.
• Conduct classroom observations of children with potential developmental delays.
• Coordinate and implement parent workshops pertaining to children who may need additional support.
• Consult with parents about the referral process and the progression of services for their child / children on a regular basis.
• Provide information regarding community resources for children, families and staff.
• Collaborate with child’s team to create specialized support plans if needed
• Maintain hardcopy and digital files, using One Drive and ChildPlus
• Coordinate all support services offered onsite by providers (Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Special Education Itinerant Teachers, ABA therapy)
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership team to continue to expand the school’s use of the Pyramid Model to address pre-referral equity and supports for all students
• Any other job duties deemed appropriate

Program Development and Classroom Support

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Additional Skills Preferred

BENEFITS

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position

EEO INFO

Educational Alliance is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Educational Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Monday - Friday, 9 : 00 AM - 5 : 30 PM

40 hours per week