Under the direction of the school leader, the special education coordinator plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in accordance with a student’s Individual Education Program (IEP). The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aids, accommodations, and other needed supports.

The school – better known as an Excel Center – provides a tuition free opportunity for Kentuckians 18 years of age and older who have dropped out of high school to earn a diploma in a unique environment that caters to the life demands they now face as adults. To help its adult students succeed in earning their diplomas, the Excel Center features: flexible 8-week class schedules, free on-site childcare, transportation assistance, industry-recognized certification options, and career coaches who help graduates transition into college or meaningful careers.

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• Provide coordination for special education services including development of Individual Education Program’s, and coordination of referrals to outside resources.
• Accommodate the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based on upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Maintain accurate and compliant student records and prepare documentation as required by law.
• Regularly monitor the implementation of the student’s Individual Education Program and provides progress reports to the student and/or family.
• Clearly communicate student's Individual Education Program accommodations to general education staff.
• Ensure any needed accommodations and modifications on district, statewide, and national assessments are implemented according to the student’s Individual Education Program.
• Support ELL students by administering state ELL testing, writing Individual Learning Plans, implementing curricula and activities to meet academic standards; build lessons around student needs, including online learning tools and content.
• Provide support by coaching (for example, tutoring and substituting), works closely and maintains open communication with leadership, staff, and students to support student success.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education; Licensed in special education-mild and/or intense certification required.
• Experience using Individual Education Program, preferred.

• A minimum of two (2) years teaching experience post-licensing, preferred.

• Demonstrates an understanding of federal, state, and local mandates governing the determination and delivery of special education services.

• Must have proficient verbal and written skills appropriate for a professional environment, ability to communicate direct feedback in a compelling way that empowers teachers to make immediate improvements to instruction.

Physical Demands:

• This job may have physical requirements that are considered sedentary work. Sedentary work involves sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking, hearing, and visual acuity and occasional lifting to 15 pounds.
• Travel to other locations beyond the assigned work location is occasionally required.

Benefits:

• 403(b) Plan
• Company 403(b) Matching Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 8 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Flexible schedule

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is an EEO/AA employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity