What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Student Support Services position at Victory College Prep School Academy?
Reports to VCP Chief Academic Officer
WHAT WE ARE OFFERING:
Victory College Prep, a mayor-sponsored public charter school located on the near southeast side of Indianapolis, IN, is home to a diverse, inclusive faculty and staff team that blends genuine passion and proven experience to better enrich the lives of the underserved children entrusted to our teaching and care. Our mission is to empower K-12 students with the academic and social-emotional skills to thrive in college or a career. We deliver on this promise with a student-centered philosophy supported by a commitment to co-teaching classrooms, restorative discipline, and the region’s most ambitious college-and-career readiness program.
We promote a collaborative culture and commit to coaching and skills development in order to support our team members’ ongoing professional growth, regardless of years of experience or time in the classroom.
Our district benefits include:
Competitive base salary starting
Competitive health care options
Employer contributions to retirement plans (match up to 5%, immediately vested)
Extra earning potential for leading professional development, clubs, and sports teams
Opportunity for performance and incentive bonus
Eligibility for Federal student loan forgiveness for teachers
Verizon cell phone plan
YMCA health club membership discount
Cultural benefit for area attractions (Indianapolis Zoo, The Children’s Museum, Newfields, etc.)
On-site daycare for staff
WHAT WE ARE SEEKING:
A bachelor’s degree with a relevant focus (master’s degree preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Licensed Teacher
Ability to support K-12
Previous exposure/experience with the following:
Compliance knowledge regarding Special Education (SPED, including high ability) and/or Multi-Language Learners (MLL sometimes called ESL or ELL) laws
Experience coaching/leading adults in a professional setting
Department head or teacher leader experience (preferred)
Strong working knowledge of adult learning theory (or willingness to learn)
Desired Attributions:
Highly coachable
Excitement for continued education/professional development
Willingness to attend trainings (both virtually and in-person)
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL ACCOMPLISH:
Advise and oversee compliance for SPED and MLL programs
Coach and develop SPED and MLL teachers
Partner with principals to support and develop general education teachers to meet the needs of all students
Model VCP’s core values to build a positive staff and student culture across the organization
