2025 - 2026 SY Special Education CoordinatorGirls Global Academy • Washington, DC, US

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2025 - 2026 SY Special Education Coordinator

Girls Global Academy • Washington, DC, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Special Education Coordinator

Title dependent on relevant experience

Girls Global Academy is a community of dedicated innovators who believe girls matter. Through our daily work, we are committed to actions that equip the next generation of leaders to navigate the world with confidence and compassion to succeed in any path they may choose. Our approach to education will allow girls to develop strong voices that inspire change.

Because you matter - this is who we are looking for :

You are highly qualified and mission oriented

You are passionate about all girls’ high school education

You are flexible and adaptable to change and excited about working in a start-up school environment

You are a self-starter, problem solver and have a growth mindset

You are committed to assisting the school becoming Tier 1

If you meet these ideals - we want to speak with you about joining our team!

Special Education Coordinator

Special Education Coordinator is an integral member of the GGA instructional leadership team who will be responsible for overseeing the Special Education Department. This position will work closely with teachers and the leadership team as it relates to Child Find and will also support staff in Universal Design for Learning and differentiation

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Special Education and certification in Special Education Degree or certification in special education.

A minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience as a special education teacher.

Extensive background knowledge with EASY IEP.

Knowledge of and experience with Universal Design for Learning and learning strategies for English learners

Expertise in programs used to assess students for services.

Advanced understanding of instructional strategies for students with disabilities.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Special Education

Manages the special education teachers, students

Ensures implementation of 504 and IEPs

Coordinates special education referrals, evaluation and reevaluation process

Serves as the OSSE and PCSB point of contact for all IDEA monitoring, notices of non-compliance, corrective actions, and federal reporting

Responds to inquiries of staff, district personnel, and other agencies related to serving students with disabilities

Ensures IEPs are developmentally appropriate, curriculum / standards -based, strength based, and relevant to individual students

Ensures that appropriate services, accommodations, goals, and behavior intervention plans for each student are provided and are being implemented

Gathers and reports data for all reporting requirements concerning students with IEPs / 504 plans and other required reports (to the State, Department of Education, census, grant applications, annual report, etc.)

Develops a comprehensive 9th – 12th secondary transition programming to include collaboration between students, families, schools, government agencies, and community organizations

English Language Learners (year 1)

Manage the EL Program including document management, student testing and screening, and adherence to Department of Education compliance requests

Monitor and assess the progress of each student, including communicating regularly with parents and staff regarding student progress

Advise teachers on modifying / accommodating curriculum for EL students.

Work with the head of school and other members of the school staff to develop and improve ESL programming

Ensure that families have communication regarding student progress and school policies in their home language

Coordinate and administer state-mandated and EL identification assessments.

Monitor former English language learner students (Former Limited English Proficient) to ensure continued English proficiency and mastery

Community Engagement

Fosters positive relationships with students

Develops regular communication protocols with parents

Delivers thoughtful guidance and support with advisory groups

Engages professionally and enthusiastically with new school initiatives

Lead extra-curricular activities during and / or after school

About Our School

Girls Global Academy (GGA) is an all-girls public charter high school in Washington, DC. Our school’s program has three primary focuses :

International Baccalaureate academics, combined with distinctive engineering and business pathways;

A school culture that values all learners by working daily to fulfill the four promises of sisterhood, scholarship, service and safety;

Service learning projects that extend rigorous academics to provide experiences outside the classroom.

Our Commitments to Staff :

Personalized professional development tailored to your needs as an educator

Support and coaching from an experienced leadership team

A seat at the table where you are a decision maker in an equitable and inclusive environment

Work-life rhythm where you are encouraged to make self care a priority

How to Apply

Please submit your application to our online jobs portal. All applicants will have to pass a background check. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please.

Girls Global Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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