Multi-Intensive Special Education Center Director

 

Main characteristics

Location

Denver, Colorado

Company

Strive Preparatory Schools

Employment type

Full-time

Category

Business and Financial Operations

Industry

Advertising/Public Relations

Job summary

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position: Multi-Intensive Special Education Center Director Reports to: Principal Location: STRIVE Prep-Montbello Salary: $60,000-$75,000 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Case Management: Create, review and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for a partial caseload, including scholars with emotional or behavioral needs. Effectively progress monitor student achievement and gather evidence in order to deliver individualized instruction and supports that are aligned to students' goals. Establish systems and routines in order to create a safe, purposeful, and welcoming classroom environment. Analyze student assessment data and use it to determine next steps. Communicate regularly and often with families to both solicit their input and share student social and academic progress. Culture: Lead a student advisory at the beginning and end of each school day, and serve as the main point of contact and advocate for students in an advisory of approximately 15 students. Establish systems and routines in order to create a safe, purposeful, and welcoming classroom environment focused on learning... Communicate regularly and often with families to both solicit their input and share student social and academic progress. Provide supervision of students during before and after school activities (arrival, dismissal, breakfast, lunch, and break). Participate in family and community events, including twice-annual parent conferences and at least one student enrollment event or activity. Own the success and achievement of all scholars in the school. Leadership and Coaching: Build and manage a campus team of Special Educators that work together, collaborate, and problem-solve challenges. Create and implement systems and structures that increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and cohesion of your team. Coach and evaluate Special Education teachers on their instructional and case management processes. Ensure compliance with IDEA by attending IEP meetings quarterly, consulting on cases as needed, reviewing completed IEPs, monitoring discipline data, and consulting with STRIVE's Central Special Education Support and DPS Support Partner as needed. Provide more intensive guidance and support to new Special Education teachers and onboard any mid-year hires. Collaborate and communicate consistently with Central Support, school administrators, teachers, and district providers to ensure students with IEPs receive meaningful and legally required programming. Participate in the Campus Instructional Leadership Team to act as the voice of the Special Education department and continuously drive the Special Education vision at the campus level. Work with Special Education team and Central Support to assess gaps and needs and then deliver whole-school and Special Education-specific professional development needs to address those gaps. Take on case management of any mid-year transfers and any Initial IEPs that are required throughout the year. Participate in professional development throughout the school year. Additional Duties Other duties as assigned MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (OR PREFERENCES WHERE NOTED) Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree Achieve Qualified Teacher status within six weeks of starting through one of the following channels outlined by the Colorado Department of Education: Read more about the available pathways to becoming a Qualified Special Education Teacher. A valid Colorado Teaching License with Special Education endorsement OR Transfer a Special Education Teaching License from another state to Colorado OR Enroll in an alternative licensure program to obtain a Special Education license. Achieve English Language Acquisition (ELA) qualification within 2 years of start date through one of the following channels: Denver Public Schools (DPS) ELA Training Program Advanced coursework Colorado endorsement Speaks Spanish and has experience working with bilingual students (Strongly preferred) Demonstrated success working with students of color (Strongly preferred) Experience working in a school setting with students with varied disabilities (Strongly preferred) INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able. Most processes include a 30 minute phone interview with a member of our Talent Team then a 1-2 hour final interview over Zoom unless otherwise noted by your interviewer. You can read more about our process as well as get tips on preparing for an interview here! TOTAL REWARDS Competitive Compensation and benefits including paying 100% of individual benefits. On average, our network provides a 4% annual salary increase which is one of the highest in the Denver education market. STRIVE Prep 5 Year Club: After 5 years of continual employment, all employees are eligible for your choice of a 3 weeks paid Sabbatical or a pay out. Industry high 6+ weeks of annual vacation/PTO. Hard work is rewarded with ample time to refresh. Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option. Opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth. Equipment provided: laptop Weekly coaching sessions EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STRIVE Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias. Not interested but know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $200 for each successful hire! You can also connect directly with a member of our Talent Team here with questions: calendly.com/amanda-jackson-striveprep