Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Education Coordinator

School Leadership & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeColorado Springs, CO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Must frequently stand, walk, kneel, and reach while working with patients or students.
Must be able to handle the full range of body motion, including physical restraint of patients.
Must be able to perform CPR and First Aid and drive a vehicle if necessary.
Must be able to type and use computer-based programs, including Infinite Campus and Project Education.
Must communicate effectively through email, phone calls, meetings, and other platforms.
Must maintain IEPs in a timely manner, conduct transfer meetings and annual reevaluations, and complete necessary student assessments.
Must be able to visually supervise patients or students and hear requests for assistance from patients, students, and staff.
Must be able to problem-solve under stressful situations and maintain the emotional stability needed to perform the job's essential functions.
Must have sufficient vision and hearing to perform the essential functions of the job.
Must understand federal and state education regulations and laws applicable to special education and general education, along with requirements of educational regulatory agencies.
Must maintain confidentiality and have knowledge of Joint Commission standards and DHS rules and regulations.
Must be able to exercise independent judgment in planning and achieving goals.
A Special Education License from the Colorado Department of Education is required, and a CDE certification in education is required.
Must meet or exceed hospital and regulatory agency training requirements and maintain the CDE License.
The position involves tasks with exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations and management of Southgate School, a facility school at Cedar Springs.
Supervise all staff at Southgate School under the direction of the Special Education Director, when applicable.
Conduct and manage all Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure compliance for students transitioning into and out of Southgate School.
Handle reevaluations and other essential duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel, Infinite Campus, and Project Ed. is preferred.
A Master's Degree in Special Education is preferred.
Five years of experience working with special education students (SED/OHI) is preferred.
Three years of administrative or supervisory experience is preferred.
Experience working in a facility school setting is preferred.
CPR and First Aid certification may be requested.

Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing the daily operations and management of Southgate School, a facility school at Cedar Springs. This includes supervising all staff at Southgate School under the direction of the Special Education Director, when applicable. The role involves conducting and managing all Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure compliance for students transitioning in and out of Southgate School, as well as handling reevaluations and other essential duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
*	Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
*	Frequently stands, walks, kneels, reaches while working with patients/students.
*	Requires full range of body motion including handling and physical restraint of patients.
*	Ability to perform CPR and First Aid. Ability to drive a vehicle if necessary.
*	Ability to type and use a computer based programs (Infinite Campus/Project Education)
*	Must be able to articulate effectively via multiple platforms (email, phone calls, meetings, etc.)
*	Requires timely maintenance of IEPs, conducting meetings for transfer, annual re-evaluations, and necessary assessments for the student’s IEP.
*	Ability to visually supervise patients/students and hear requests for assistance from patients/students and staff.
*	Able to problem solve situations under stressful situations.
*	Emotional stability necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
*	Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
SKILLS:
The Special Education Coordinator should have a strong understanding of both federal and state education regulations and laws, applicable to both special education and general education. This role requires familiarity with the standards and requirements of various educational regulatory agencies. Key qualifications include leadership skills, creativity, high energy, strong organizational abilities, supervisory experience, and effective problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal capabilities, and customer service skills are essential. Proficiency in software programs such as Windows, Word, Excel, Infinite Campus, and Project Ed. is prefered. The special education manager must maintain confidentiality and possess knowledge of Joint Commission standards as well as DHS rules and regulations. Additionally, the ability to exercise independent judgment in planning and achieving goals is critical for success in this position
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
Master's Degree in Special Education preferred, CDE certification in Special Education required. CDE certification in education required. Five (5) years working with special education students (SED/OHI) preferred and three (3) years administrative/supervisory experience preferred. Prefer individual who has worked in a facility school setting.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
Special Education License by Colorado Department of Education is required. CPR and first aid certification as requested.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Must meet or exceed hospital and regulatory agency training requirements along with requirement to maintain the CDE License.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY: I
Performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded: 1978

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