Special Education Program Director

Description

St Charles Borromeo Academy is seeking a full time Special Education Program Director for the 2025-2026 school year.  The Special Education Director will manage the special education service, grades K-8 and will be responsible for writing SEPs, meeting with parents, and working with public school districts to secure title funds.  Additionally, as leader of the CARE Team, the director will consult teachers and guide them on best practices for supporting students, providing accommodations/modifications, guiding the special education aide(s) and will assist them with creating inclusive lesson plans.  The Special Education Program Director will also be responsible for specific fundraising efforts related to Faith and Feast Gala as outlined by the Principal and Pastor, leading the parent liaison group, and will be expected to report to all of the same events and meetings as the classroom teachers.  This position will report to the Principal.

Essential Duties:

• Maintain Student Education Plans (SEP).
• Work with teachers to implement strategies within the classroom as identified by SEPs.
• Work in collaboration with the Academy administrative team.
• Oversee the scheduling and planning of student support within the Academy.
• Evaluate each student's progress on a regular basis and report that progress to the student, parents, and principal.
• Establish positive relationships and communicate effectively with all members of our school community.
• Work one-on-one with teachers to support their classroom inclusion efforts.
• Additional job-related responsibilities duties as requested by the administrative team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a teaching certificate in Special Education is required.
• 3 or more  years' experience in a Special Education setting is preferred.
• Experience developing and writing educational plans for students.
• Experience supporting students with special education needs.
• Ability to collaborate with classroom teachers and administrators.
• Experience coaching teachers and staff on the best instructional practices

St Charles Borromeo Academy offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan.  Paid time off includes generous Vacation and Sick leaves, plus paid Holidays. 

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.