Background
Two Rivers Public Charter School serves a diverse group of learners across three locations in Wards 5 and 6. Staff at Two Rivers create an exciting educational environment in which students and staff become a community of learners on a journey of discovery. Two Rivers uses the EL Education model, emphasizing interactive, hands-on, project-based learning. The school focuses on the whole child, recognizing the importance of character education and the social-emotional needs of children while helping them achieve academic excellence.
The Two Rivers staff shares a strong belief that all children can learn and be high achievers. The curriculum at Two Rivers is rigorous and standards-based, and provides opportunities for students to excel in all areas. An integrated arts program and a content-based Spanish program augment the school’s demanding academic program. These elements come together through learning modules that allow students to incorporate and apply their classroom learning through real-world experiences. The mission of Two Rivers is to nurture a diverse group of students to become lifelong, active participants in their own education, develop a sense of self and community, and become responsible and compassionate members of society.
This instructional leader will focus on the core mission of Two Rivers – a stellar instructional program. The Campus Director of Special Populations will monitor academic quality, evaluate academic achievement, support teachers’ professional development, and implement high standards for student individual education plan (IEP) growth, ensuring that all students receiving special education services and Section 504 accommodations receive comprehensive and equitable services. They will also ensure campus-level compliance with all federal and state laws and reporting requirements in conjunction with the Senior Director of Special Populations and the Special Populations Compliance Manager. The Campus Director of Special Populations reports to the principal and receives supervision support from the Network Senior Director of Special Populations.
This is a 12-month position, which is exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under
the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Responsibilities
Leadership
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Execute Two Rivers' vision for special education at the campus level, while modeling high standards for students, staff, and families
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Serve on school leadership teams and share in the duties of running the special education program
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Facilitate IEP, 504, and multidisciplinary team meetings
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Assist in the planning and facilitation of high-quality professional development for special education teachers, including, but not limited to: IEP development, data analysis, and inclusive instructional strategies
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Coach related service providers, special education teachers, and English language development teachers (ELDT), and directly supervise dedicated aides to ensure that students have high-quality experiences
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Monitor the implementation of BIPs after receiving training and coaching from the Mental Health Team.
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Provide hands-on coaching to a portfolio of teachers on the effective implementation of instructional strategies for achieving IEP goals as assigned by the principal
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Provide feedback to special education teachers to ensure IEPs are designed to best support student growth
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Collaborate with the Assistant Principals in observing and providing feedback to teachers to ensure the effective implementation of accommodations and modifications in the general education classroom.
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Facilitate data-based discussions to ensure 100% of students are making progress on IEP goals
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Serve as the school-level face of the special education team for the campus
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Attend the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) special education professional development as assigned by the Network Senior Director of Special Populations
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Manage small and large-scale projects as assigned by Instructional Leadership Team members
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Co-lead with Assistant Principals the planning and implementation of the Extended School Year (ESY) program to ensure that students with ESY receive appropriate instruction and accommodations during the summer
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Manage the implementation of accommodations on state and local testing in collaboration with the school leadership team
Drive Compliance
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Ensure IEPs are compliant with federal and district regulations, goals are standards-based and relevant for the individual student, and present levels of performance are appropriate and current
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Ensure all staff abide by IDEA and local regulations
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Support and train special education teachers to gather and analyze data (assessments, grades, observations, teacher comments, etc.) before requesting evaluations
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Support special education teachers with the necessary paperwork and collecting data for the least restrictive environment (LRE) and dedicated aide requests
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Provide technical assistance to staff members to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504
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Receive and review monthly reports on the status of outstanding compliance documentation
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Other duties as assigned
Other Professional Responsibilities
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All full-time employees are expected to work a 40-hour work week. 12-month exempt employees must begin their day no later than 9:00 am and must end their day no later than 6:00 pm unless otherwise approved by the direct supervisor as required by the School’s operational needs. 12-month employees should operate with a standard schedule that is approved by the direct supervisor and ensures teams meet all operational and coverage needs, which includes events such as after-school events and activities. School-based leadership teams must be present for arrival and dismissal. All non-exempt employees will be required to be provided a non-duty, unpaid lunch.
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Be on time for meetings, duties, and professional development activities.
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Observe proper decorum, including adherence to dress codes and proper courtesies and respect in all dealings with students, parents, guardians, visitors, and fellow employees.
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Attend and participate in school events.
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Check voicemail and email daily and respond promptly to requests from parents, administrators, and colleagues.
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Report all suspicions of child abuse or neglect to the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) and a school administrator. See the Staff Handbook for additional information.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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Qualifications
Ideal candidates will possess the following qualities/skills:
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Extensive knowledge of special education process, procedures, and laws
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Extensive knowledge of techniques successful in inclusion settings
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Clear understanding of curriculum, instruction, and child development
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Commitment to meet the needs of every child in a diverse population
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Capability to nurture students and work collaboratively with families and colleagues
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Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work as a member of a team
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Commitment to develop and contribute to a community of educators
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Flexibility, commitment, and enthusiasm
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Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
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Detail-oriented
Educational Background and Work Experience
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Successful experience working with a diverse community of educators, learners, and families
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Several years of special education instructional experience with a track record of high student achievement
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Special education leadership experience is highly preferred
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Experience in a project-based learning school or a school in the EL Education network is preferred but not required
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A master’s degree is highly preferred
Two Rivers is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
