What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Student Services position at Northwest Classical Academy?
Description
Northwest Classical Academy seeks a full-time Director of Student Services. The Director of Student Services manages the various support arms of the school to create conditions in which all students can thrive. This position reports to the Head of School on Northwest Classical Academy’s Kennesaw campus.
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Adhere to the school’s mission and the principles of classical education
- Oversee the following departments and services: Special Education, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, 504 plans, and English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
- Ensure compliance with all laws, codes, and regulations related to Special Education, Section 504, and ESOL
- Manage eligibility determinations, attend IEP meetings as the LEA representative, and review IEPs before finalization
- Work with the registrar to build schedules for Special Education and ESOL staff and students
- Conduct teacher observations, and provide coaching and training to faculty and staff in the supervised departments
- Engage in professional development, and attend state and local training sessions
Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:
- A Bachelor's Degree in a related field from a fully accredited college is required
- Valid certification in Special Education is required
- Five or more years of relevant work experience required
- Previous experience in classical education is preferred, but not required.
- Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility. They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value
- the tenets of classical, liberal arts education;
- community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens;
- excellence in teaching and learning;
- the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.
Why Northwest Classical Academy?
Full-time, benefits-eligible employees are offered the following:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Long-term and Short-term disability
- Life insurance
- Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of GA for eligible positions
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Priority enrollment for children in the school
About Northwest Classical Academy:
Northwest Classical Academy (NCA) is a public charter school located in Kennesaw for grades K-11 for the 2025-2026 school year with plans to expand a grade level each year until it is K-12. All Georgia families are eligible to apply; the school is tuition-free, and no entrance testing is required.
Northwest Classical Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site. Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and three character references to their application. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”
