Youth Villages

Special Education Coordinator

Youth Villages
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeMemphis • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in Special Education, including the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and effective teaching techniques tailored to diverse learning needs. Proficient in maintaining compliance with educational guidelines and documentation requirements while providing support to students with emotional and behavioral challenges.

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Special Education CertificationExperience Working in a School SettingCrisis Prevention Institute (CPI) TrainingMaster's Degree in EducationExperience with Youth with Severe Emotional and Behavioral Needs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Teach Special Education students
  • Lead Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings
  • Participate in trainings, boosters, and in-service activities
  • Administer testing and interpret results to determine academic needs
  • Develop and use a variety of teaching techniques in the classroom
  • Produce lesson plans reflecting individual educational needs
  • Prepare reports in compliance with school guidelines
  • Maintain progress notes, attendance records, classroom grades, and testing scores
  • Complete daily documentation, including contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notes, in an electronic medical record system (EMR)
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Provide educational support within year-round schools with small class sizes of 8 to 15 youth

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Education or a specialized degree (required)
  • Special Education certification in the applicable state (required)
  • Experience working in a school setting (required)
  • Current, valid driver’s license
  • Ability to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings
  • Ability to pass an agility and strength evaluation
  • Ability to participate in physical interventions when necessary
  • Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 100 pounds
  • Master's degree in Education or a specialized degree (preferred)
  • Experience as a lead teacher (preferred)
  • Experience working with youth with severe emotional and behavioral needs (preferred)
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Ability to maintain a flexible schedule

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
  • 401(k)
  • 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
  • 12 paid sick days per year
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
  • Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
  • Growth & development through continuous training
  • Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

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Hard Skills
Individual Education Plan (IEP) DevelopmentLesson PlanningTesting AdministrationProgress Note MaintenanceElectronic Medical Record System (EMR) Documentation
Soft Skills
Strong Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities
Tools & Technologies
Electronic Medical Record System (EMR)
Certifications & Qualifications
Special Education CertificationCrisis Prevention Institute (CPI) CertificationCPR Certification
Industry Keywords
Special EducationBehavioral NeedsEducational SupportYear-Round SchoolsSmall Class Sizes