Specialized Services Coordinator (Immediate)

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About City On a Hill (CoaH)

City on a Hill Charter Public School graduates college-ready students that are responsible, resourceful and respectful democratic citizens, who are prepared to compete in 21st century community, culture and commerce. We do so by emphasizing academic achievement, citizenship, teacher leadership, and public accountability.

City on a Hill is one of Massachusetts’ first charter schools with the upcoming 2023-2024 school year being our 28th year of operation. As we prepare for another school year, City on a Hill is seeking dedicated educators and operations staff to support the empowerment of our students.

Role Description

As a member of the City on a Hill Charter Public Specialized Services Team, the Specialized Services Coordinator will act as a key support in ensuring smooth operation of the department through administrative and programmatic support. This role will report directly to the Director of Specialized Services.

Program Coordination

• Manage remote student services, including virtual speech therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis therapy and
• Under the supervision of the Director of Specialized Services, manage student IEP scheduling and documentation
• Coordinate and, as appropriate, deliver professional development sessions to Specialized Services Department staff;
• Track and support appropriate licensure across the Specialized Services Department, in collaboration with the Human Resources Department;
• Collaborate with Director of Specialized Services to ensure that our programming meets or exceeds the standards put forth by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and other applicable regulations;
• Act as point of contact for all CoaH families supported by the Specialized Services department and, when necessary, escalating issues to the appropriate School Leadership Team member.

Administrative Support

• Coordinate supports for students across departments, including Specialized Services, Deans and Conselor’s Office, and School Leadership; and
• Manage departmental follow-up in collaboration with the Director of Specialized Services;
• Ensure rapid and smooth scheduling of all internal and external department meetings, including IEP and other family meetings;
• Collaborate with Data and Systems Manager to ensure proper tracking of all applicable student data into various student information systems (SIS);
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Specialized Services.

Required Qualifications

• A belief that all students can and must learn at high levels and a commitment to your own continued learning, particularly as it relates to City on a Hill’s journey to operating as an anti-racist school;
• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with PowerSchool, Deanslist, or other related SIS software;
• Previous experience working with students who receive special services and/or managing student files and documentation

City on a Hill is committed to racial equity and to make a particular effort to recruit people of color, indigenous people, and gender-non-conforming people to apply for open positions. To read more about City on a Hill’s Diversity, Inclusion, Civic Engagement and Equity (DICEE) programming, check out our dedicated webpage.

Additional Information

It is the policy of City on a Hill Charter Public School to obtain all available Federal and State background information through both SAFIS (Statewide Applicant Fingerprint Identification Services) and CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), as allowed by law, of all employees and prospective employees of the school.

City on a Hill provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, City on a Hill complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.