BA degree with 1 year of relevant experience or AA degree with 2 years of relevant experience in Child Development, Mental Health, or Special Education.
Experience with low-income and/or homeless populations is preferred.
Strong knowledge of special education processes including IEPs, 504s, and IFSPs.
Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred.
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Familiarity with child development and assessment of young children's social and emotional functioning is preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; Salesforce experience is a plus.
Experience working with diverse racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Must pass LiveScan fingerprinting and background check.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Responsibilities
Coordinate special education services to ensure timely access for children.
Act as a liaison with SFUSD, GGRC, and other service providers.
Develop systems to track developmental concerns and referrals across childcare sites.
Guide families through the referral and evaluation process with clear communication.
Collaborate with Speech and Language Pathologists and Early Interventionists to ensure service access.
Ensure timely transitions from GGRC (IFSP) to SFUSD (IEP).
Collect and submit required documentation in compliance with legal standards.
Maintain knowledge of special education laws and timelines for compliance.
Build relationships with local service providers for timely evaluations and services.
Review ASQ screening data and collaborate with staff and families for referrals.
Partner with teaching staff to monitor progress and ensure continuity of care.
Benefits
4 weeks of vacation in the first year, increasing to 5 weeks in the second year, plus paid holidays, sick time, and family leave.
Health, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for employees and their dependent children.
Long-term disability and life insurance provided.
After one year, Compass contributes 5% of salary to a retirement account, vesting during years 2-6.
Full Job Description
Role Description: The Special Education Care Coordinator ensures that children enrolled at Holy Family Day Home, Compass Children's Center, and Helen Hawk receive appropriate and timely special education and inclusion services. This role serves as the primary liaison between families and the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC) and service providers. They lead families through the referral and evaluation process while ensuring compliance with special education laws and mandated timelines.
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinate special education services for enrolled children to ensure timely access to appropriate supports.
Serve as a liaison with SFUSD, Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC), children's physicians, and other relevant agencies and service providers.
Develop and maintain systems for tracking all developmental concerns and referrals across multiple childcare sites.
Guide and support families through the full referral and evaluation process, clearly explaining each step and providing ongoing communication.
Work closely with the Speech and Language Pathologists and Early Interventionists to ensure access to all needed services for students.
Ensure that transitions from GGRC (IFSP) to SFUSD (IEP) are completed in a timely manner.
Collect, review, and submit required documentation in accordance with legal and program requirements.
Maintain strong knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and legally mandated timelines to ensure compliance.
Build and maintain relationships with local service providers to facilitate timely access to evaluations and services.
Review ASQ screening data in Sparkler and collaborate with teaching staff and families to determine and initiate appropriate referrals.
Partner with teaching staff to monitor progress and ensure continuity of care and services.
Qualifications:
BA degree and 1 year of experience in Child Development, Mental Health, Special Education or related fields or AA degree and 2 years of experience in Child Development, Mental Health, Special Education or related fields.
Experience working with low-income and/or homeless population preferred.
Strong working knowledge of special education: the IEP process, 504s, and IFSPs.
Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Knowledge of child development and assessment of young children's social and emotional functioning preferred.
Proficiency with basic computer programs including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Salesforce experience a plus!
Experience working with people from diverse racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Must pass LiveScan fingerprinting process and background check.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging work.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 annually
Paid time off: 4 weeks of vacation your first year, 5 in your second. Also paid holidays, sick time, family leave.
Insurance: health, dental and vision insurance are fully covered by Compass for employees and dependent children. We also provide long term disability and life insurance.
Retirement: after one year of work, Compass contributes an amount equal to 5% of your salary into a retirement account; this vests during years 2-6.
