Student Support Coordinator

Job Details
Job Location:    LEARN D.C. Campus - Washington, DC
Salary Range:    Undisclosed

Who We Are

The LEARN Charter School Network is a network of college preparatory elementary schools dedicated to providing our students with the solid academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. Our college preparatory elementary schools provide a rigorous educational program that is built upon an intimate understanding of each student's individual learning style and academic needs. We are guided by five principles which include: expectations of high achievement; mutual respect; the development of a safe and nurturing environment; active family participation; and the positive development of the whole child. The Student Supports Coordinator is responsible for the leadership, administration, and supervision in Washington, D.C. of special education and student support services. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/OUTCOMES

Organized by 1-5 major categories of work to be performed, including % of time out of 100%

% TIME SPENT

Program Coordination

• 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

25%

Special Education Service Delivery

• 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 

40%

Compliance 

• 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.

20%

Bilingual

• 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.

10%

Special projects as assigned 

5%

What You'll Need

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Valid Special Education Teacher certification; must be Highly Qualified according to state/district regulations;
2. 5 years of teaching experience in special education required;
3. Director of Special Education License Endorsement a plus;
4. EL experience preferred;
5. Demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement;
6. Ability to communicate and work effectively with children, families, professionals and other personnel from a wide range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds;
7. Ability to analyze and disaggregate student academic data to determine strengths and weaknesses for program design and instructional decision making;
8. Interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills required to effectively lead program implementation and facilitate staff development;

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

1. Strong written and verbal skills
2. Professional demeanor
3. Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
4. Experience in development and implementation procedures
5. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines
6. Detail oriented and highly organized
7. Ability to diffuse tense situations and facilitate a multi-disciplinary team in the best interest of the scholar's education
8. High degree of initiative and independent judgment
9. Maintains a high level of energy, a consistent positive and solution oriented attitude, flexibility to adapt as needed
10. The applicant embodies LEARN's Core Values Knowledge and skill implementing the Common Core State Standards Develop annual goals for Special Education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience working in/with the Washington, D.C. Charter School Community

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/TRAVEL

Nature of work requires an ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Ability to communicate and exchange information over the phone and in-person. Physical demands require the ability to stand, walk around the community to attend and participate in informational meetings. Some travel may be required to Network headquarters in Chicago.

WORKING CONDITIONS  

Majority of work performed in a general office environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings. 

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network.  Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, family medical history, disability or veteran status

---