Student Support Specialist

TC Harris School & Academy Student Support Specialist

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TC Harris School & Academy is now seeking a Student Support Specialist to join their Education Leadership team!

At TC Harris, this position will play a key role within IEP Compliance, External Stakeholder Partnerships, and student Admissions at TC Harris.

• Provide leadership, vision, direction, supervision and expertise in compliance with the IEP process.
• Attend and Facilitate IEP meetings.
• Assist in planning and development of IEP.
• Work directly with teachers, support staff, and IEP team to design and execute effective student interventions and accommodations.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, LEA's, and Student caseworkers to implement and ensure compliance with specialized education plans.
• Ensure all legal and procedural requirements are met, including maintaining accurate IEP records. Maintains database of student IEP and evaluation dates.
• Analyze student data and progress on IEP goals.
• Supports teachers with IEP data tracking and goal progress monitoring.
• Coordinate the admission review and dismissal/discharge of student with regards to educational documents for each student.
• Participates in classroom placement decisions based on educational, social, and behavioral data presented.
• Conducts student academic assessments upon admission and when needed.
• Assist with the development, design and implementation of school systems to ensure routine monitoring of IEP documentation for compliance.
• Collaborate with staff in developing and providing support in the implementation of the IEP process to ensure compliance with federal, state and T.C. Harris guidelines.

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's degree preferred
• A valid Indiana Special Education license in Mild and/or Severe Intervention required. A Director of Exceptional Needs License is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with writing compliant Individual Education Plans that utilize state standards and content connectors.
• Ability to lead case conferences and must have knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, and Article 7.
• Must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including parents, teachers, clinicians, and administrators.
• Experience with DOE graduation pathways and the requirements for graduation.

• Schedule:
  
  Following the Regular School year calendar + ESY availability
• Salary:
  Starting at $60,000 Annually + additional credit for licensures and Special Education experience
• PTO: 8 Personal Days + 10 Sick Days, in addition to year round compensation
• Tuition Assistance program for further professional development
• Student Loan Paydown Program
• Health, Dental, Vision, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance
• Generous PTO package
• We are an Employee Owned Company! You will automatically acquire company stock after one year of employment.
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• Pay Active– access your wages the very next day!

Join a school that truly provides the individualized attention that is essential for students having significant special needs!

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