Education Coordinator

Education Coordinator

RFK Community Alliance

Don Watson Academy, Lancaster, MA

Salary: $77,000 - $87,000 per year

RFK Community Alliance is seeking an Education Coordinator to join the leadership team at Don Watson Academy in Lancaster, MA. This full-time position is ideal for a special education professional with strong knowledge of IEP development, educational leadership, and collaborative team management. The Education Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring high-quality educational programming and compliance while supporting students, families, educators, and school districts.

Key Responsibilities

• Review all new student referrals, including IEPs and related educational records, and communicate pertinent information to teachers and specialists.
• Partner with the Admissions Department to ensure referral documentation is complete and current.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and chair IEP meetings in collaboration with Local Education Agencies (LEAs), teachers, and families.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance of all student IEP documentation and records.
• Train and support teachers in collecting and tracking student data to inform IEPs and progress reporting.
• Supervise teaching staff in collaboration with the Program Director.
• Monitor timelines for required assessments and ensure timely completion and interpretation of evaluation results.
• Oversee the completion and submission of quarterly progress reports and report cards.
• Serve as the primary liaison with school districts and outside agencies regarding IEP development and implementation.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with LEAs across districts served by Don Watson Academy.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding IEP development and student progress.
• Collaborate with educational, clinical, and residential teams to support successful student transitions to less restrictive educational settings when appropriate.
• Coordinate accommodations and administer MCAS testing for eligible students.
• Identify and resolve IEP-related concerns proactively to ensure student needs are met.
• Prepare transcripts and educational records upon request.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's Degree in Education
• Minimum of two years of administrative or supervisory experience
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing IEP processes
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred:

• Massachusetts Educator Licensure in Special Education
• Massachusetts Administrator Licensure

Who We Are
RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strength, determination, and resilience.


How W e Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together
At RFK Community Alliance, we're dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn't happen by accident, it's by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we're committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we're creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we're here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.


Why Y ou'll Love Us
In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program


To apply for this position please click on → Education Coordinator . RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA

Pay Range: $77,000 - $87,000 per year