ESE Exceptional Student Education Coordinator

About Naples Classical Academy:

A Tuition-Free Public Charter Classical School. Naples Classical Academy is a Hillsdale College Member School.

NCA's mission is to train the minds and improve the hearts of young people through a classical education in the liberal arts and sciences with instruction in the principles of moral character and civic virtue.

As the ESE Coordinator, your main responsibility is to represent and advocate for the student body. Your job duties include supervising the student services staff, assists with managing department budget, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and handling the logistics for student activities and events while demonstrating an understanding of and commitment to classical education and the vision, mission and philosophy of the school.

REPORTS TO:

Head of School & Administration

The ESE Coordinator is a creative, dynamic, and thoughtful leader who works to fulfill the mission and vision of NCA.

The ESE Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the facilitation of an inclusive model for student services, that is based upon best practices, NCA’s philosophy and the needs of all students.

The ESE Coordinator directs the planning, development, organization, management, direction, and implementation of all aspects of Student Services for NCA which include, but are not limited to, special education, student discipline, social-emotional programming and team development, grant funded programs, MTSS and Section 504. Furthermore, the Director of Student Services assures compliance with all laws, codes, and regulations related to Student Services;

evaluates assigned personnel, and collaborates/provides support to administrative and professional staff in meeting identified instructional goals of the District. The ESE Coordinator is a strategic thinker and a proactive leader who models strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, as well as an unwavering commitment and energy to sustain momentum in the journey towards learning practices for all learners with the mission and vision of the school in mind.

• Ability to utilize systems to improve organizational structures
• Ability to collaboratively manage change processes
• Ability to design and manage a data collection plan
• Ability to create a positive workplace culture and climate that is focused on the mission and vision of NCA
• Assist with the work focused on inclusive practices, which embraces all learners as valued members of the school community, and ensures that children who need additional interventions or intensive support can learn alongside their peers
• Assist in planning budgetary resources for the programs
• Support office staff with maintenance of student records
• Assist in establishing long term and short term goals for implementation plans and growth
• Ability to build a vision for Student Services and Special Education that aligns with the mission and values of our school
• Build and lead an effective team to help achieve vision & goals.

• Ability to effectively and consistently communicate with community including parents and outside agencies
• Ability to leverage and build the talents of those on your team, while providing effective coaching in identified growth areas
• Strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills
• Evaluate personnel and assist in the determination of goals to improve performance
• Work with Administration to support teachers to ensure instructional improvement and maintain highest instructional standards for all students.
• Attend district and administrative meetings and other meetings or events as assigned
• Oversee the District’s implementation of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention programming and all training for department staff
• Oversee the Hospital and Homebound program
• Oversee the implementation of special education services; ensure guidelines, procedures, and instruction are in compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and Board Policy
• Conduct training for staff pertaining to academic instruction, special education services, data-based decision making, IEP and…