Founding High School Dean of Student Supports (2026-2027)

Excel Academy Charter Schools•North Providence, RI

6d•$68 - $107

About The Position

The Founding High School Dean of Student Supports (DOSS) will provide focus and specialized support to Student Support Teams, including, but not limited to, Special Education, ELL, and Counseling. This position will report to the Head of School, and will ensure students receiving special education, 504 accommodations, and or ELL services make significant academic and social/emotional gains. The Dean of Student Supports will also manage key instructional roles across the learning support team and learning support leadership team.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred;
RIDE Certified or in the process of obtaining a Moderate Disabilities License in Special Education (5-12)

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income.

Responsibilities

Oversee Student Supports and Intervention
Oversee Special Education Consultants on a school-based level (SLP, OT, School Psych, etc.)
Manage the implementation and quality of of all Special Education and ELL programming, including Extended School Year
Coordinate, monitor and evaluate programming on a regular basis to ensure students with special needs have access to high quality programs, supports, and related services
Hold a high level, holistic, understanding of how students with special needs, 504 plans, and ELLs are accessing academic programming and use data to drive necessary changes with key stakeholders
Coordination and collaboration with the Network Director of Student Supports, and interim case management, for students that may be considered for outplacement. May lead Student Supports Team (SST)
Manage members of broader Student Supports Teams, which may include, Instructional Learning Specialists, Case Managers, ELL Specialists, Counselors, school Psychologist, and student supports administrators;
Serve as the leader of school-based Student Supports Teams, including Special Education, ELL, and Counseling, at Excel Academy Charter High school
Oversee Special Education compliance, including, evaluations, IEP and 504 paperwork;
Support network and school PAC meetings coordination;
Serve as Local Educational Agency representative (LEA)
Serve as a productive member of the Administrative Team
Provide morning and afternoon coverage as specified by the team
Drive school improvement through participation in quarterly strategic planning cycles and data analysis
Write, revise and finalize school manuals annually
Meaningfully participate in weekly administrative meetings and weigh in on school wide decision making
Serve as a productive member of the Excel Community
Participate in generating and upholding Excel Staff norms
Provide coverage when needed
Follow the appropriate protocol when absent to request coverage
Serve as a member of a GLT and homeroom team:
Meaningfully participate in Friday meetings, school PD and family conferences
Do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is fulfilled
Understand how your identity markers (including race, class, and gender) impact your leadership.
Demonstrates understanding and respect for the cultures and languages of our communities. Solicit and welcome collaboration and feedback from colleagues, students, families and the surrounding community.
Understand the impact of historical and structural racism and use this lens in your decision-making. Take action to demonstrate personal reflections and growth/ be responsive to feedback and lessons learned
You share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model;
You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;
You work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and
You are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement.