Student Services Coordinator

Ambition Preparatory Charter School • Jackson, MS

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About The Position

Responsibilities and Duties
Instructional Strategies
Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the State Department of Education.
Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations and differentiation for student learning styles.
Collaborate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and best practices according to district requirements.
Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
Student Growth and Development
Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, assessment, activities, materials, and technology that reflect accommodations for individual needs of students assigned.
Assesses student performance, conducts eligibility meetings, and chairs Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and discipline IEP reviews to ensure due process compliance with local, state and federal requirements
Assist students in analyzing and improving study methods and habits.
Consistently monitor student achievement through formal and informal assessment and use results to plan for instructional delivery.
Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
Classroom Management and Organization
Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of the student
Manage student administrative regulations, and IEPs & 504s
Support with the creation of and implement of behavior management plans and behavioral goals.
Ability to understand and interpret a wide variety of assessment tests relative to intellectual, emotional and physical abilities and disabilities; provide individual and group instruction in the classroom and specialized facilities; enhance student competence; incorporate formal and informal outside resources into educational processes; use relevant computer applications; prioritize assignments; and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Communication
Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, school leaders, and teachers.
Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Present a positive role model for students, staff, parents, and community members by demonstrating behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible, and aligned with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Mississippi Educators.
Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for engaging parents and the community.
Professional Growth and Development
Engage in and implement new learning from professional development activities correlated with teaching assignment and with school and state goals.
Keep informed of and complies with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Management of Student Support Services
Assist with the coordination of Response to Intervention program
Manage 504 plans and SPED programming
Aid teachers to improve on their instructional practice, especially as it relates to discipline, relationships with students, and school culture, in order to ensure the character and academic growth and success of all students.
Any other duties assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Mississippi Teacher License with Special Education Certification required
• A minimum of 5 years teaching experience required
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience working with under-resourced communities, families, and/or students
• Demonstrated success in building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, parents, and community
• Experience in managing and influencing teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families, and community.
• The belief that all students can learn at a high level, regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status.
• Ability to multi-task and work with an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment.
• Team player: demonstrates maturity, growth mindset, strong work ethic, follow through and flexibility.
• Ability to take constructive feedback and quickly incorporate feedback.
• Innovative, creative, organized and willing to take risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the State Department of Education.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations and differentiation for student learning styles.
• Collaborate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and best practices according to district requirements.
• Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, assessment, activities, materials, and technology that reflect accommodations for individual needs of students assigned.
• Assesses student performance, conducts eligibility meetings, and chairs Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and discipline IEP reviews to ensure due process compliance with local, state and federal requirements
• Assist students in analyzing and improving study methods and habits.
• Consistently monitor student achievement through formal and informal assessment and use results to plan for instructional delivery.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of the student
• Manage student administrative regulations, and IEPs & 504s
• Support with the creation of and implement of behavior management plans and behavioral goals.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, school leaders, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Present a positive role model for students, staff, parents, and community members by demonstrating behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible, and aligned with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Mississippi Educators.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for engaging parents and the community.
• Engage in and implement new learning from professional development activities correlated with teaching assignment and with school and state goals.
• Keep informed of and complies with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Assist with the coordination of Response to Intervention program
• Manage 504 plans and SPED programming
• Aid teachers to improve on their instructional practice, especially as it relates to discipline, relationships with students, and school culture, in order to ensure the character and academic growth and success of all students.
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
• Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees