SY 26-27 Elementary School Student Support Services Coordinator

School in the Square•New York, NY

11h•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our Elementary School, admiringly named “Dos Amigos”, at School in the Square is a Dual Language PreK-5th grade program dedicated to providing each student with the tools and support to become lifelong learners. Dos Amigos provides a creative, bilingual immersion program alongside a focus on SEL. We are looking for a dedicated, mission-aligned learning specialist who has a passion for bilingual immersion. Reporting to our Principal and in collaboration with a diverse and committed School Leadership Team (SLT), you will support our efforts to ensure high academic standards while also focusing on the social-emotional needs of all students. If you have a deep belief that all students can thrive in a challenging, high-quality, nurturing and supportive learning environment, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

Experience as a full-time, impactful secondary special educator with a minimum of five years.
A Masters Degree and New York state certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities or service provider.
Evidence of deep knowledge of special education compliance and effective practice.
Adept problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to think critically, plan strategically, as well as research and perform detailed data analysis.
Strong instructional leadership skills with experience coaching teachers.
Demonstrated ability to use data to inform instruction and strengthen student outcomes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to equity and culturally responsive practice.
A strategic, solutions-focused thinker with strong communication and planning skills.
A consummate coach and strong relationship builder.
Familiar with restorative practices, a strong believer in anti-racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, trauma informed practices.
Professional fluency in Spanish or experience with ESL/Dual Language teaching preferred.
Proactive and fast learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate experience using technology as both a management and instructional tool.
A high appreciation for and ability to work in and lead a diverse community.
Team-player capable of working both collaboratively and independently.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience preferred.
Experience in an urban charter school setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support efforts to ensure high academic standards while also focusing on the social-emotional needs of all students.
Coach special educators and lead school-wide systems to support students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
Lead professional development for teachers.
Use data to inform instruction and strengthen student outcomes.
Engage, enlist, and energize others in ongoing improvement of learning and teaching.
Self-initiate, determine a course of action, and make necessary proposals for change when necessary.