Student Services Director - Classical Charter School

Ascent Classical Academies • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

The student services director leads a team comprising special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and special services providers to serve K-12 students across special education and general education populations who require universal, targeted, and intensive intervention. The successful candidate will have the knowledge, skills, and commitment needed to provide direct and indirect services that help students and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally, as well as the understanding and empathy necessary for working with students and their families. The successful candidate will have knowledge of special education students’ needs within general education and special education settings, ensure the proper services and support for students who need supplemental programming, and understand compliance with state and federal laws.

Requirements

• Masters Degree (preferred)
• SC Teaching Certificate in special education
• Campus leadership experience in Special Education (two years)
• Three or more years of relevant experience including familiarity with special education laws and regulations
• After offer is accepted, satisfactory background check as required by state law and the South Carolina Department of Education
• Dedication to the value of a rigorous liberal arts education
• Loyalty to the school and ACA’s mission and vision
• Commitment to model moral character in line with the school’s Core Virtues and the pursuit of the Good, True, and Beautiful
• Adherence to all ACA policies, including but not limited to the Employee Handbook, Family Handbook, and all applicable school and board policies

Responsibilities

• Oversee the education of students with IEPs, 504 Plans, ELLs, ALPs, READ Plans or are in MTSS consistent with Ascent Classical Academies’ content-rich curriculum
• Assist and supervise general education teachers to meet individual educational goals for students with IEPs, 504 Plans, ELLs, ALPs, READ Plans, or who are in MTSS
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws pertaining to student services programming
• Collaborative work with the headmaster to recruit and hire the best student services staff for positions that will meet the individual needs of students
• Coordination with outside providers including itinerant services with approval by ACA and the Governing Board, to ensure services align with student needs
• Management and monitoring of progress tracking within the school information system
• Supervision of paraprofessionals and student services staff to pursue excellence, the Core Virtues, and professionalism at all times
• Coordination of intervention support for general education students prior to potential assessment, as needed
• Management and monitoring of student documentation within the school information system
• Engage in effective communication with parents and teachers
• Appropriately facilitate formal student meetings with parents or other attendees
• Assess and provide research-based intervention to students with a suspected learning disability
• Work collaboratively to design formal educational plans for students that support academic growth and positive social interactions for learning to promote educational access
• Set budget priorities for the Student Services Department and have general knowledge of the Department’s fiscal status
• Oversee and ensure accurate reporting of students with specialized programming
• Close coordination with the enrollment coordinator regarding services for incoming students
• Educate school faculty and staff regarding student services programming, including by preparing and presenting written and oral information
• Maintain academic integrity and mission alignment in modifications and accommodations for students in specialized programming
• Maintain working knowledge and educate staff as needed regarding IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and ADA (American Disability Act), and other applicable state laws or regulations
• Attend special school events (e.g., information sessions, concerts, plays, presentations)
• Attend all staff meetings and professional development opportunities
• Support and enforce the school dress and behavior codes and make reasonable efforts to promote the orderly behavior of all students
• Evaluate and document the student’s daily work, keep gradebook updated, monitor and inform parents of any deficiencies, and prepare the grade reports
• Attend and participate in review meetings with the Headmaster/designate
• Pursue excellence in teaching and continue to develop knowledge of the great ideas and works of Western Civilization
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance.
• Maintain professional appearance and adhere to relevant health and safety procedures

Benefits

• Employee-only coverage for group medical, dental, and vision plan; dependent coverage available
• Health savings account with employee contributions
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance plans
• Retirement investment account with employer match
• Voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director