Special Populations Manager

The role

The Special Populations Manager serves as the primary point of contact for special populations compliance at Kingsbridge Elementary School. This leader supervises student support staff and ensures students receive mandated services and supports.

What you will do

• Serves as the primary point of contact and NYC DOE CSE/external agency liaison for compliance matters
• Ensures students receive mandated services in IEPs, 504 plans, and ENL plans
• Oversees ELL identification, annual NYSESLAT administration, and CR Part 154 service requirements
• Maintains complete compliance records and reports progress to leadership
• Coaches ENL teachers, special education teachers, reading interventionists, paraprofessionals, and academic tutors
• Onboards and trains support staff on compliance and documentation
• Leads and monitors special populations programming including ICT
• Tracks student progress across RTI tiers and coordinates testing accommodations
• Serves as the primary liaison for families navigating special education and ELL services
• Facilitates parent workshops and coordinates translation and interpretation

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• New York State certification in Students with Disabilities
• 3 years of experience in special education, compliance coordination, or student services in a K–12 school setting
• Working knowledge of IEP, Section 504, ENL/ELL (CR Part 154), and RTI requirements
• Strong proficiency with student information systems (e.g., PowerSchool), assessment platforms (e.g., iReady) and Google Suite / Microsoft Office
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse constituencies
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship for employment visa status

Nice to have

• Master's degree in special education or a related field
• Experience supervising, coaching, or leading adults
• Experience with ELL identification and assessment (HLQ, NYSITELL, NYSESLAT)
• Spanish-speaking

Benefits

• Medical plans averaging a $55 employee contribution monthly for single coverage
• Dental & vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with an organization-paid contribution after 1-year
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Pre-tax commuter & transit benefits
• Flexible spending/health reimbursement accounts
• Longevity and referral bonuses
• Generous paid time off
• Access to a federal student loan debt reduction program
• Professional development

Before you apply

• Completion and clearance of pre-employment Fingerprinting and Reference check process
• Must not require employer sponsorship for employment visa status

About the company

Amber Charter Schools understands specific groups are subject to marginalization and believes these groups should be centered in their community.