Director Of Special Education

Director Of Special Education

The Learning Community, a vibrant public charter school that centers the voices of students, families, and teachers seeks a collaborative, dedicated Director of Special Education passionate about providing the quality of instruction and additional support needed for students with learning disabilities to thrive in our school. There is part-time administrative support provided for this role. In addition to clerical support, there will also be support in LEAing meetings with a special educator case manager.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
The Director of Special Education is responsible for all aspects of the Special Education program in our school. It includes, but is not limited to:

• Oversight of the special education program.
• Ensuring appropriate scaffolds, interventions, and supports.
• Coaching and support for Special Education teachers and others interfacing with special education students.
• Evaluating students for services and ensuring that the intervention systems and related data to track student progress are accurate and up to date.
• Is responsible for ensuring state testing (and all accommodations for special populations) is administered according to state mandates.
• Is responsible for the coordination and oversight of any ESY.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the RI certification for district level director of special education. You also must be a U.S. citizen or resident or have work visas. In addition, they must demonstrate:

• Deep knowledge and experience in managing a Special Education program and a clear vision for equity.
• A strong lens on equity and inclusion as it relates to your work.
• Superb time-management and organizational skills.
• Professionalism and strong follow-through.
• Effective communication, trust-building and influencing skills.
• Strong abilities to educate and develop others.

Salary, Benefits and Other Details:
Workday. This position is a full-time role based at the Learning Community Charter School in Central Falls, Rhode Island. While schedules may vary to suit the scheduling needs of our families, this position will typically work 7:30 am-3:30 pm most days except for Wednesdays where the hours are 7:30am-4:45pm due to whole team meetings. Additionally, the individual will be required to attend Summer Institute in August prior to the start of each school year.

Salary. For this role, our budgeted compensation range is $90,000- $110,000, commensurate with experience. Vacation and Benefits. In addition, we are proud to currently offer:

• Medical Insurance: 82% of annual premium paid by Learning Community for single or family plans.
• Retirement:
  Participation in the State of RI Teacher Pension Plan.
• Life Insurance: $50k life insurance plan free of charge while employed by LC.
• Time off: 8 weeks of vacation throughout the school year; 12 paid holidays; 10 paid sick days/5 paid personal days per year.
• Optional Insurance:
  Vision/Dental - 100% employee paid.

Position Type:
Full-time Job Categories:
Administration >
Director/Coordinator/Manager

Job Requirements:

• Postgraduate Certificate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required