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.
To Apply:Please apply through our online application.
