Director Of Student Support (Apply Directly To Stem School Highlands Ranch - DO NOT Apply Online With Dcsd)

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Job Posting Title:

Director of Student Support (Apply directly to STEM School Highlands Ranch

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Job Description:

STEM School Highlands Ranch

• Parker, CO

At STEM School Highlands Ranch we put innovation in the center of learning to unleash the potential of all students and prepare them for an exponentially changing world. We are a K-12 free Charter School in the Douglas County School District located in Highlands Ranch, Colo. Don't just read about our school;

See what we do every day: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEjas5mnML_7D6bnjE6cBXQ

We believe:

1.Creating an environment of respect and success in an exponentially changing world.

2.Nurturing unlimited human potential.

3.Leveraging the power of collaboration through continuous inquiry and experimentation.

4.Optimizing resources and operations.

5.Impacting the world ethically and positively.

6.Relentlessly reinvent and adapt.

What we expect:

At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we expect teachers to be agile learners who design thoughtful curriculum that ensures unlimited student engagement.

What you can expect:

A community of committed professionals who engage in constant collaboration and innovation in order to nurture unlimited teacher and student potential.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Description:

To ensure the social, emotional, and academic needs of students are met by providing streamlined processes, oversight and support for staff working in student support services.

Responsibilities:

● Provide support and supervision of Special Education staff, counselors and mental health providers, MTSS coordinator, ELD teacher

● Provide program oversight of IEPs, 504s, ALPs, and ELLPs

● Oversee MTSS implementation

● Assist counselors with CE compliance

● Serve as liaison with Douglas County School District (DCSD)

● Work with staff and families to ensure the needs of all students are identified and served

● Engage stakeholders to ensure social emotional needs of students are served

● Other duties as assigned

● Occasional lifting, five (5) to fifty (50) pounds

● Ability to stand/walk for ninety (90) minutes

● Ability to run short distances

● Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting

Qualifications:

● Master's degree in administrative leadership, Special Education, or related field

● Special Education and/or Mental Health Background preferred

● Administrative or principal license preferred

● Minimum 2-3 years experience preferred

● Occasional lifting, five (5) to fifty (50) pounds

● Ability to stand/walk for ninety (90) minutes

● Ability to run short distances

● Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting

Salary:

Salary range: $74,750 to $97,750/annual

STEM School Highlands Ranch offers employer-paid health, dental, vision (available on the 1st of the following month), short-term, long-term disability, life, and ADD (available six months from hire

date) insurance. Retirement benefits include PERA pension (substitute for social security) and 401K employee-only contribution managed through Colorado's PERA program. Other Benefits include FSA (medical and dependent care), Sick Time, PTO (based on years of service).

Schedule:

● After school

● Day shift

● Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click here to complete the STEM School Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfix8N5Y4r8UN-EoNntuUI_3ZGfalCIW_KiKAja-s9jkUit8g/view. Please follow all instructions in the form in order to complete the process correctly. IMPORTANT:

Please make sure to rename your files per the examples given in that section of the form. If you have questions about the form, please email careers@stemk12.org.

Responsibilities:

• -- Facilitate staff meetings for all team members.
• -- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• -- Develop, recommend and implement changes in the department .
• -- Develop and maintain strong, positive communications with District leaders.

Certifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Skills:

Position Type:

Charter School

Primary Location:

STEM Charter School

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

FTE:

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

185 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$102,495.30 USD Annual

Maximum Hire Rate:

$129,892.65 USD Annual

Full Salary Range:

$102,495.30 USD - $157,290.00 USD Annual

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire.

Time Off Plans:

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

May 22, 2024