Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Services

Charter One • Mesa, AZ

43d

About The Position

Charter One works with schools across the country to provide all-inclusive education management services. At Charter One we pride ourselves on our thorough knowledge of charter school operations, academics, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, and more. We handle the day-to-day work so that client school boards can focus on governance and policy issues to be sure that the vision and mission of the school are being carried out properly. Charter One is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Services that works out of our district office located in Wake Forest, NC. Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, School Administration, or a related field.
• Pass applicable background check.
• 5+ years of experience in special education, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership role within special education or ESS programs.
• Experience in developing and implementing IEPs, providing direct support to students with disabilities, and overseeing the delivery of related services.
• Experience in program management within the realm of special education, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance.
• State certification in Special Education or related field
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and support staff.
• Deep understanding of special education laws, including IDEA, 504 plans, and other related regulations.
• Proficient in data analysis and the ability to use data to evaluate programs and assess student progress.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively engage with parents, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with district leadership, teachers, and parents to support the success of students with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, School Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in special education or exceptional student services with a proven track record in managing and improving educational programs for students with disabilities.
• Experience in overseeing district-wide special education programs, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and providing leadership at the regional or district level.

Responsibilities

• Follow the ESS Collaboration Cycle for all campuses served.
• Ensure each special education teacher is meeting compliance standards outlined in the ESS Procedure Manual including procedures for preparing draft IEPs.
• Provide ongoing support for school leaders in managing Section 504 requirements.
• Provide ongoing training for new special education teachers to support them in drafting, holding, and implementing IEPs according to the ESS Process Manual and state policy/law.
• Verify that special education teachers/case managers are measuring student progress toward IEP goals using the approved service logs and ensure progress reports are completed on time using progress monitoring data.
• Assist Regional ESS Directors and other staff to manage state reporting criteria such as October 1st or December headcounts, personnel surveys, Post School Outcomes, Child Transfer Counts, etc.
• Supervise state monitoring activities, including managing corrective action when required.
• Attend special education meetings when an advocate is attending, when the meeting is expected to be contentious, or at the request of the campus director.
• Attend all Manifestation Determination Review meetings.
• Ensure the ESS Regional Director is informed of any special education circumstance that involves a state complaint, a parent obtains legal counsel, and/or the school is notified that a family has filed for due process or a Civil Rights complaint.
• Some required travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Charter One offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience.
• We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees