Education Coordinator

🟢 Starting Salary :   $69,640 / year based on experience

🏫 Environment :   Special Education Program, Middle & High School

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs , a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an Education Coordinator   to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you excel in a dynamic, student-centered environment, are motivated by meaningful outcomes, and bring a collaborative spirit, creative problem-solving, and a strong work ethic —   We Should Talk! 📲

As the Education Coordinator , you will play a key role in shaping meaningful educational experiences for Middle & High School students with diverse learning needs.  You’ll lead and inspire teachers, guide best practices, and ensure that classrooms foster growth, independence, and success — all while upholding state standards and organizational excellence.

‖ Responsibilities Include :

• Monitoring the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIPs) to ensure students receive high-quality, personalized support.
• Representing the organization with confidence and professionalism during IEP meetings and, when requested by school districts, facilitating IEP team meetings that center student success.
• Building strong partnerships with parents, caregivers, and district personnel while consistently projecting a positive, solutions-focused image of the organization.
• Coaching teachers and staff in creating safe, engaging, and supportive classroom environments where students can thrive academically and behaviorally.
• Ensuring the consistent use of positive, evidence-based teaching strategies by observing classrooms, providing constructive feedback, and celebrating progress.
• Providing ongoing support to staff in instructional practices, PBIP implementation, and data collection systems that empower students to gain greater independence.
• Conducting functional behavioral assessments, developing effective PBIPs, and training staff to support student growth across academic, social, vocational, and life skill domains.
• Guiding teachers in designing effective schedules, managing data systems, and planning student transitions to ensure IEP goals are fully supported.
• Reviewing classroom data to assess student progress and advising staff on strategies that address emerging needs and celebrate achievements.
• Supporting learning environments that emphasize skill development in the least restrictive setting, helping students reach their full potential.
• Modeling excellence in instruction, communication, and problem-solving, demonstrating the value of a data-driven, collaborative, and student-centered approach.
• Promoting a safe and supportive learning environment by identifying and addressing potential hazards and reinforcing best practices in safety and behavior intervention.
• Contributing to the overall mission of the organization by performing other duties that enhance student learning and staff success.

‖ Qualifications Required :

Spectrum Center Schools   is a division of   ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education , the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives !

💻 Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below :

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment!  Y our path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a  Chance   to transform lives through education!

‖ Perks and Benefits Include :

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your   Chance !

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!

Careers, With ChanceLight 💙 Work. With Purpose.

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