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SPED Content Specialist/Coordinator

Overview
The Special Education Coordinator & Content Specialist at AIM HIGH ensures students with exceptional needs receive high-quality, personalized support aligned with federal and state guidelines. This dual-role position combines leadership in special education compliance and programming with digital content development and instructional support. The SPED Content Specialist/Coordinator develops engaging virtual content, leads IEP processes, supports inclusive teaching practices, and serves as a teacher of record for students receiving special education services through AIM HIGH’s innovative, blended, and mastery-based learning model.
Specific Skills
  • Expertise in special education law, compliance, and inclusive practices
  • Strong instructional design skills for blended and virtual learning
  • Proficiency with digital tools (EdPlan, Google Workspace, Zoom, LMS platforms)
  • Clear, professional communication and facilitation skills
  • High-level organization, time management, and attention to detail
  • Capacity to lead, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Responsible For
Special Education Coordination & Compliance
  • Serve as the school’s primary coordinator for special education and 504 services
  • Oversee the development, implementation, and annual review of IEPs and 504 plans in collaboration with families, students, and staff
  • Lead and facilitate IEP meetings, eligibility evaluations, and re-evaluation processes
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district special education laws and guidelines
  • Collaborate with instructional staff to implement accommodations, modifications, and inclusive practices in virtual and in-person settings
  • Coordinate special education scheduling, service delivery, and caseload assignments
  • Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and provide coaching to staff on data tracking
  • Supervise and support special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers
  • Lead professional development and training related to inclusion, differentiation, and IEP best practices
  • Maintain confidential records and ensure timely submission of required documentation
  • Serve as liaison between the school and families, external agencies, and district/state partners
  • Collaborate with leadership to ensure that special education is integrated into all aspects of AIM HIGH’s academic, creative, and wellness programming
Content Specialist & Instructional Responsibilities
  • Develop digital learning content, including video lessons, interactive materials, and mastery-based assessments
  • Design and maintain a virtual learning structure that aligns with SC and federal standards
  • Create accessible, culturally relevant, and engaging instructional materials
  • Collaborate with instructional staff, arts specialists, and transformational coaches to align instruction with AIM HIGH’s interdisciplinary model
  • Support data-driven instruction through analysis of student performance
  • Facilitate small group instruction, virtual office hours, or live workshops as needed
  • Monitor student progress in online platforms, provide timely feedback, and support re-engagement
  • Contribute to curriculum mapping, unit development, and long-term planning
  • Maintain compliance with student documentation and communication requirements
  • Participate in professional development and school-wide initiatives
Additional Requirements
  • Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL), MTSS, and mastery-based learning
  • Deep understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy
  • Experience with curriculum alignment to SC state standards
  • Ability to adapt curriculum for accessibility, engagement, and differentiation
  • Comfort working in an entrepreneurial, innovative school setting
  • Commitment to educational equity and student-centered learning
Job Nature
Part-Time
Educational Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
  • Valid South Carolina special education certification (or eligibility for certification)
  • At least 3 years of teaching or coordinating experience in special education required
  • Experience working in a hybrid, virtual, or personalized learning environment preferred
  • Deep knowledge of IDEA, ADA, Section 504, and South Carolina special education regulations
Experience Requirements
3+
Job Location
Columbia, SC, Remote
Salary
This position is a non-faculty/Operations position for AIM HIGH:
  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
  • This is a full-time, in-person position based at the school site with some flexibility for virtual tasks during non-instructional days.
  • Offered a comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and professional development (i.e., insurance and 403(b) for full-time employees, with costs based on chosen coverage).
Job Level
Sr. Position

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