LEARN Charter School Network · 2 months ago
Student Support Coordinator
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLEARN Charter School Network is a network of college preparatory elementary schools dedicated to providing a solid academic foundation for students. The Student Support Coordinator will lead and administer special education and student support services, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective program delivery.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Coordinate special education services for all Students with Disabilities and/or students who are English Language Learners (EL) and ensure that learning plans are aligned with the LEARN Network’s core curriculum/guidelines and any locally required OSSE guidelines and policies
Lead administration of social and emotional learning (SEL) aligned to LEARN Network standards and any future OSSE standards for SEL with the Support of the Network Sr. Director of Student Support
Ensure that the school has put into place an effective Multi-Tier Support System (MTSS) to provide tiers of support appropriate for individual scholars
Monitor achievement testing and achievement for students with disabilities and EL students
Serve as the liaison between LEARN DC and the Network SSS team; maintain ongoing communication and share successes, changes in practices related to legislation changes, and/or any concerns
Along with the LEARN DC Principal, select, supervise, coach, and coordinate services provided by the Special Education Team – includes: special education teachers, social workers, and related clinicians. Establish with support of Network HR and Student Supports Team vendor relations and outsourced staff
With LEARN CMO Director of Student Services and LEARN DC Principal, plan and deliver staff professional development training
Supervise the writing of appropriate IEP/504 plans; oversee diverse learning progress monitoring and execution of (IEPs)
Collaborate with school leaders regarding the discipline of students with disabilities
Review and navigate the compliance and implementation of IEP/504 plans
Ensure that all Bilingual and Special Education procedures are compliant with federal, state and Network legislation, timelines and process requirements
Ensure the school is abreast and has consistent practices with new legislation or changes in legislation related to special Education, Bilingual Education, Differentiation and Discipline (i.e. PRTO)
Serve as a liaison to facilitate the relationship between LEARN D.C. and the Special Education Department of Local Education Agency; participate in all matters of dispute resolution pertaining to students with disabilities with the support of the Network Sr. Director of Student Support; manage mediation and due process procedures, conduct MDRs, etc
Coordinate the implementation and progress monitoring of related grants
Ensures that the campus is compliant with local district ELL rules and regulations and programming requirements
Maintains communication with OSSE and PCSB about any changes in laws
Coordinate the implementation and progress monitoring of related grants
Special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Valid Special Education Teacher certification; must be Highly Qualified according to state/district regulations
5 years of teaching experience in special education required
Director of Special Education License Endorsement a plus
EL experience preferred
Demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement
Ability to communicate and work effectively with children, families, professionals and other personnel from a wide range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds
Ability to analyze and disaggregate student academic data to determine strengths and weaknesses for program design and instructional decision making
Interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills required to effectively lead program implementation and facilitate staff development
Strong written and verbal skills
Professional demeanor
Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
Experience in development and implementation procedures
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines
Detail oriented and highly organized
Ability to diffuse tense situations and facilitate a multi-disciplinary team in the best interest of the scholar's education
High degree of initiative and independent judgment
Maintains a high level of energy, a consistent positive and solution oriented attitude, flexibility to adapt as needed
The applicant embodies LEARN's Core Values
Knowledge and skill implementing the Common Core State Standards
Develop annual goals for Special Education
Preferred
Experience working in/with the Washington, D.C. Charter School Community
Company
LEARN Charter School Network
LEARN Charter School Network is a 501 (c)3 nationally recognized Network of high-performing college prep elementary public charter schools.
201-500 employees
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