Related Services Coordinator - Abilities First School Programs

Description

Who We Are

For over 60 years, Abilities First, Inc. has been empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live their most vibrant, independent lives. From early education to adulthood, our wide range of services—including preschool and school programs, day and residential habilitation, community connections, and employment services— are designed to uplift every individual’s unique strengths and dreams.

We believe in the power of people—of every background, identity, and ability—to create change and build a more inclusive world. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is welcoming and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender and gender identities. At Abilities First, you’ll join a mission-driven team that values collaboration, celebrates individuality, and is dedicated to meaningful work. If you're ready to turn your passion into purpose, we’d love to welcome you aboard.

Who We Need

We are looking for a patient, energetic, and passionate Related Services Supervisor. This is an opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team, focusing on the educational programming for all school-age children at every level of ability. The Related Services Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the delivery of related services for all Abilities First Education Programs. This role ensures that speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, and other related services are provided in accordance with the school's programs, state regulations, and the individual needs of students. The Related Services Supervisor will collaborate with the special education team, instructional staff, and parents to ensure that services are effectively integrated into students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). 

Schedule: This is a fulltime Monday - Friday position, 40 hours per week – 52 weeks 

Pay Range: $115,000.00 to $125,000.00 Per year

Responsibilities: 

• Supervise and evaluate the performance of related services staff, including speech-language pathologists, occupational   therapists, physical therapists, school counselors, and other related service providers.
• Participate in the selection process of direct hires and collaborate with Human Resources on the utilization of contracted staff as warranted.
• Review and coordinate related services schedules to ensure optimal service delivery.
• Ensure that all staff are familiar with and adhere to relevant school policies and state regulations related to service provision.
• Collaborate with the school leadership team to design, implement, and evaluate related services programs that align with the school’s mission and goals.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of individual service plans (ISPs) for students, ensuring that services are aligned with their IEPs and address specific needs.
• Monitor the effectiveness of related services programs through data collection, feedback from staff, students, and families, and other performance metrics.
• Ensure that related services are delivered and in compliance with state and federal regulations, including New York State   Education Department (NYSED) requirements for Approved Private Schools and the county requirements for preschool programs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of service delivery, including progress reports, service logs, and IEP updates, to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with the Director of Special Education and Principals to complete required reports and submissions to the state    and other regulatory bodies.
• Serve as a point of contact for parents and guardians regarding related services, ensuring that they are kept informed of their child's progress and service delivery.
• Facilitate communication between related service providers, teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure coordinated and   holistic support for students.
• Participate in IEP meetings as needed and assist in the development of IEP goals related to related services.
• Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages the sharing of strategies, resources, and best practices.
• Organize and lead professional development opportunities for related services staff to enhance their skills and knowledge of best practices, current trends, and regulatory changes.
• Stay current with developments in related services practices and educational research to continuously improve service quality and effectiveness.
• Ensures all required trainings and certifications required are current, and seeks further support and training where needed.
• Adhere to agen