Special Education Coordinator

Job overview

The Special Education Coordinator role is onsite in Salem, VA, with compensation of $54,000 per year. The position supports HopeTree Academy and its teaching faculty and administration in special education and student transition services. The coordinator oversees IEP and IIP processes, supports student scheduling and testing, and helps coordinate transition activities such as job placement, career exploration, and employability skills development. The role helps ensure students’ plans, documentation, and post-secondary supports are coordinated with school and community partners.

What you'll do

• Oversee IEPs and IIPs and coordinate meetings
• serve as liaison with local education agencies
• monitor deadlines, goals, progress reports, and student documentation
• assist with SOL testing and course scheduling
• connect students with transition agencies and support job training, placements, and career exploration
• lead Element 3 meetings
• support admissions compliance and develop Individualized Instruction Programs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education

iep

transition coordination

hopetree academy

salem va

full-time

day shift

$54k+

student scheduling

special education teachers

local education agencies

job placement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in special education, at least five years of relevant experience, and a K–12 general curriculum special education endorsement.

About the employer

HopeTree Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.