What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Student Support position at Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter School?
Job Description
Job Description
Director of Student Support
About APR
Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School (APR) is a tuition-free, public charter school offering a rigorous, college preparatory program in Grades 5-12 to 540 students from Boston. For 25 years, APR has empowered diverse learners (90% students of color; 11% English Learners; 25% on IEPs) of all racial and ethnic backgrounds to achieve their full intellectual and social potential through high-quality academic and enrichment programs to promote college and career exploration, cultural immersion, and community service. Our supportive and inclusive community actively counters patterns of inequity through dynamic learning partnerships between staff, students, and families. This work is grounded in the vision that all students graduate with a focused mind and a big heart, having the critical thinking, mastery of academic and social skills and a deep sense of self and others to joyfully pursue post-secondary education, careers, and civic life based on their passions and interests. Our 570 alumni have a six-year college graduation rate of 70% - double the national average of their demographic peers.
About the Position
Reporting to the Managing Director of Student Support, APR’s Director of Student Support (DSS) will ensure the highest quality of programs and services for APR’s Special Education program. The DSS will coach and manage learning specialists, student support managers, and associated staff and will serve on the leadership teams of the Middle School and High School. This role drives inclusive practices and strategic planning to ensure equitable access and outcomes for all students, especially Students with Disabilities (SWDs). This is a full-time, hybrid position with approximately four days a week at APR’s campus in Hyde Park, MA, and one day working remotely.
Primary Responsibilities :
Instructional Leadership
- Collaborate with school-based leadership teams to execute a shared vision of instructional excellence for all learners, including SWDs.
- Provide coaching to learning specialists, student support managers, and paraprofessionals to enhance their impact on student learning.
- Lead efforts to embed inclusive practices and differentiated instruction across classrooms to ensure equity and access for all students.
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform instructional practices and support strategic planning related to diverse learners.
- Train and support teachers to provide effective accommodations and modifications for SWDs during all instructional and assessment activities (e.g., MCAS, i-Ready, AP testing).
- Support school leaders in developing capacity for progress monitoring and using data to drive decision-making for diverse learners.
- Manage relationships with external service providers as needed to support specialized programming and student needs.
- Coordinate access to educational programming for APR students in alternative placements, including outside tutoring or services as required.
Special Education Compliance
Facilitate Impactful Adult Learning Experiences
Family Engagement and Support
The ideal candidate has :
Equal Opportunity Employer
APR is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities are accessible to all members of the public and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital / civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
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