Deputy Chief of Specialized Services Director

3 days ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Mastery Charter School Full time
About Mastery Charter School

Mastery Charter School is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving over 14,000 students. Our mission is to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams.

Job Summary

The Deputy Chief of Specialized Services (DCSS) leads the special education department to ensure that all students with special needs produce breakthrough academic and behavior results. The DCSS ensures the development, implementation, and assessment of all specialized services, including special education, academic intervention, counseling, Section 504 plans, ESL, and other related services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create and drive a vision for the special education department, including team operations and outputs.
  • Develop and implement system-wide structures and processes that meet the needs and federal/state compliance requirements for supporting students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
  • Manage the central special education team, providing guidance, support, and professional development.
  • Lead the development of external partnerships to serve students, including related services, legal support, alternative programs, and more.
  • Collaborate with the Central Academic Team to ensure special education initiatives are rolled out effectively, supported by data systems, and aligned to student and teacher needs.
  • Manage communication between the special education team, operations team, innovation team, academic team, and site-based leaders and teachers.
  • Work closely with the CEO to monitor and manage all legal issues.
  • Monitor campus-based and organization-wide special education data and direct network-wide changes based on that data.
Requirements
  • Masters or Education Specialist degree in Special Education or a related field.
  • Certified in educational administration, supervision, or a similar program.
  • Strong administrative background with effective leadership, management, and communication skills.
  • Successful management of a high-level, high-performing, diverse team.
  • Experience working with urban youth and familiarity with effective student supports and special education programming.
  • Five years of experience in special education teaching and special education school and/or district leadership.


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