Special Programs Director - High School

Description

Overview: Responsible for planning coordinating and implementing a comprehensive ESE program; training and coaching staff in the use of effective, research-based methodologies for the development and the academic success of ESE students. Identifying staff developmental needs of the school and providing staff development and follow up coaching related to ESE; and expanding relationships with school and community groups to help ESE’s reach their highest potential. The ESE Coordinator reports to the principal.

Employment Schedule: 11 months, full-time

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential functions of the position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Understands how students learn and provides learning opportunities that support intellectual, social, and personal development of diverse learners
• Evaluates student progress and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to determine whether students have achieved high standards and modifies instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.
• Support ESE/Gifted teachers in implementing explicit, systemic and rigorous practices through planning, modeling and conferencing
• Assist ESE/Gifted teachers in reflecting on and analyzing their practice and reviewing data related to servicing students with disabilities/gifted status
• Build ESE/Gifted teachers capacity for developing and implementing appropriate IEP/EP programs for students with disabilities/gifted status
• Support the ESE/Gifted teacher to effectively coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of effective educational services which promote academic achievement with students with disabilities/gifted status
• Provide an initial professional development session during pre-service week for all faculty and a department specific PD during Quarter 1 inclusive of student accommodations and best practices.
• Provide instructional support, technical assistance and ongoing staff development on policies and procedures. Provide information to school based personnel on a variety of topics to include updating staff on policy changes.
• Ensure compliance with District requirements:
• Prepare reports to document progress and effectiveness of services.
• Assist in identifying reporting and correcting compliance concerns identified internally; ESE Director must report any concerns to the principal. Correct compliance errors identified internally and externally in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and procedures.
• Utilize the electronic management system to generate IEP documents, inclusive of TERMS/SIS.
• Provides teachers, students and parents with timely data for improvement in student achievement.
• Identify issues which need to be addressed on a school-wide basis and plan strategies that support students with disabilities/gifted status.
• Assist faculty in the implementation of the IEP/EP and the monitoring progress of IEP/EP goals
• Provide teacher support by use of modeling, coaching and other support strategies
• Partner with administration to develop behavior plans for ESE students
• Provide testing support and ensure that student accommodations are met
• Schedule and hold parent meetings as required; maintain regular contact with parents.
• Works effectively with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support students’ learning and well-being.
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff.
• Actively engages in professional development opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription drug, and Vision
• Life insurance and Voluntary life insurance
• 401K Plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) – vacation, sick, personal
• This is a salaried position
• Base Salary: $51,051.00
• Sign-On Bonus $1500.00
• Retention Stipend (Referendum): $5,000.00

Franklin Academy is a Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates are required to pass a mandatory drug screening and background check.

FRANKLIN ACADEMY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is the policy of Franklin Academy not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, sexual orientation or expression, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Requirements

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills including oral presentations, written skills, active listening skills.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the school.
• Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional and, helpful; demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to be at work consistently, to arrive on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and to solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Seeks ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Strives to research, evaluate and implement best practices.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Strong track record for analyzing complex problems/issues, identifying patterns and recommending creative solutions.
• Proactive and takes initiative. Thinks creatively. Drives projects to completion. Insists on highest level of quality. 
• Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent; Master's degree preferred
• Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
• Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check and drug testing.
• Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.

Salary : $51,051