Excelsior Village Academies, Inc. Stockbridge , GA 30281
Posted 2 days ago
Requirements
Overview of School Development and Special Education Leadership
· Acts as primary administrative lead over all school special education matters.
· Supports implementation of federal programs.
· Overseeing Special Education budgeting and reporting.
· Supports Gifted Education and related services.
KEY FUNCTIONS AND ROLES
The student services coordinator is responsible for and takes ownership of all aspects of special education. Additionally, the student services coordinator will:
Support the SETSS teachers, ESOL teachers, Integrated Co-teachers, and other instructional staff.
Prepare student individualized education plans in consultation with staff and families to ensure success for all scholars.
Serving as the school’s primary contact with the Department of Education’s Office of Special Education, and directly manage the relationship, ensuring school compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and other documentation
Ensuring that all teachers know of, understand, and implement all classroom accommodations and modifications
required by IEPs and 504 plans.
Ensuring that all staff members implement, and monitor at risk tiered support through weekly data-driven meetings and planning sessions with the support of the school-based teams, including coordinating professional development of special education.
Utilize formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards
Partner with the dean of instruction, dean of students and student services team to ensure that all students,
including those with exceptionalities, have the access and support needed to achieve.
and individual student plan implementation.
Actively participate in grade-level meetings, student support team meetings, RTI/RTB meetings, collaborative
planning, and professional development, including an annual summer institute.
STAFF AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The student services coordinator will report to the head of school, collaborate with the dean of students and dean of instruction, work closely with Excelsior Village Academies, and participate as a member of the school leadership team.
SKILLS AND TRAITS
The student services coordinator must demonstrate:
Full-time classroom experience and a demonstrated track record of propelling students’ academic growth and mastery.
achievement, preferably in urban schools.
Demonstrate an unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels and that scholars with disabilities are as
capable of greatness as general education scholars.
Demonstrate a record of producing dramatic student achievement gains as a teacher.
Be committed to education standards, statewide testing, and accountability.
Have a “can do” attitude and be a team player, relentless in the pursuit of the school’s academic objectives; hard-
working and willing to take feedback and engage in a process of self-improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience coaching teachers preferred.
EDUCATION
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive health benefits. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including relevant and quality professional development, laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies.
Excelsior Village Academies, Inc.