Special Education Coordinator for Grades K-7

Special Education Coordinator for Grades K-7

2026-27 School Year​

​Why You’ll Love it Here

At Liberty Grove Schools, we offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package comparable to the best in Central Indiana. Here’s what you can expect:

• Top-Tier Salary: Competitive salary plus opportunities for merit-based increases and annual performance bonuses ($65,000-$75,000 for this role)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance to support you and your family
• Retirement Security: 401(k) plans with company matching to help you plan for the future
• Wellness Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and well-being

We prioritize our instructional staff and ensure you have the support you need to thrive. Here’s how:

• Advance Your Education: Partnerships with local universities let you earn your Master’s degree at a reduced rate
• Affordable Housing: Anchor partnership with a local non-profit offers reduced-cost apartments just two blocks from LGS
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills
• Wellness Matters: Enjoy wellness days built into the school calendar to recharge and prioritize self-care
• Student-Centered Resources: Benefit from our Science of Reading grant, equipping you to meet students where they are

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Vision

Empowering and encouraging a commitment to learning for all students in every community.

Who We Are 

Liberty Grove Schools is a growing, community-centered public charter school located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence and whole-child development, we serve a diverse population of students and families who are deeply invested in education and community impact.

As an established school with strong systems and a clear vision, Liberty Grove continues to expand thoughtfully. We are excited to be growing into a full middle school model, with the addition of 7th grade in the upcoming school year. This growth reflects both the success of our program and the trust families place in our school.

We are proud to maintain a staff retention rate of approximately 90%, demonstrating the strength of our school culture, relationships, and academic programming. Our student achievement scores are in line with peer schools across Indianapolis, reflecting consistent academic progress and a commitment to high standards for all learners.

At Liberty Grove, we envision a community of academic excellence that sparks innovation and creates opportunity. We achieve this by empowering students of diverse backgrounds, removing limiting labels, and fostering a culture grounded in high expectations, belonging, and continuous growth.

We believe deeply in the partnership between school and community and share collective ownership in developing well-educated, civic-minded students. We meet students where they are, celebrate who they are, and challenge them to grow. Our work is driven by a shared belief in possibility, and the mindset of “why not us?”

This is an on-site position (not remote/work-from-home).

School Address: 1002 W. 25th Street Indianapolis, IN 46202

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Who You Are 

You believe every student deserves an opportunity to participate in an exceptional educational environment and are inspired every day to demand the best for yourself and your students. 

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About the Role 

The Special Education Coordinator is responsible for ensuring compliance to established policies, procedures and/or regulations; and addressing other duties and processes required to maintain Liberty Grove School's program of services for Exceptional Learners. Responsibilities include: managing the school’s special education programs and services; developing related goals, objectives and recommending policies; planning, implementing and working with staff in evaluating the special education programs and services; serving as a resource of information regarding special education programs and services; and ensuring that procedures are appropriate in relation to state and federal regulatory requirements. Join our LGS team as we continue to grow!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Chairs special education department meetings and child study meetings; 
• Reviews school IEPs to ensure quality and compliance and ensures accuracy of information in school database; 
• Coordinates with principal regarding caseloads, schedules, special education transportation needs, and special education assessment processes; 
• Oversees special education eligibility and re-evaluation processes; 
• Coordinates all related services for special education placement; 
• Participates in the development of all Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP) and Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA);  
• Participates and facilitates Manifestation Determination Review; 
• Coordinates 504 services; 
• Completes educational assessment as related to eligibility process; 
• Coordinates with Child Find referral activities; 
• Guides family participation in the special education process; 
• Addresses behavioral strategies for students with IEPs; 
• Conducts observations for students and staff; 
• Assists with staff and paraprofessional evaluations giving input to administrative team; 
• Ensures procedural safeguards are met; 
• Assists with process for out of school placement and services; 
• Ensures transition services are coordinated; 
• Trains and assists special education teachers with best practice instructional strategies; 
• Provides training for staff regarding special education processes and classroom instructional practices; 
• Provides small group instruction for students based on evidenced best practices as needed;
• Submits records and reports and assignments promptly and effectively; 
• Develops, in cooperation with colleagues and administration, a plan for enrichment and/or intervention of instruction for the classroom instruction; 
• Assists in developing an enriching, engaging classroom environment with a behavior and classroom management plan in such a way to increase the learning opportunities of all students; 
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, families, and colleagues concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all students; 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Graduate Degree preferred 
• Teaching experience (required)
• Special Education teaching experience (preferred)
• Valid Indiana State Teacher’s License or Charter School Licensure. To start your Charter School Licensure application, visit this site: www.in.gov/doe/educators/educator-licensing/application-instructions-step-by-step/#P

We’re excited to connect with passionate, qualified leaders. To be considered for this role, prior teaching experience is required. If this doesn’t align with your background, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us that may be a better fit.

To learn more visit www.libertygroveschools.org.