Director of Student Supports

Location: Ridgeland

Director of Student Supports  Heartwood Community School is a community-focused, tuition-free charter school serving Jasper, Beaufort, and Hampton Counties in South Carolina. We believe in educating the whole childnurturing each student academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Honoring every child's unique journey, we bridge home and school to foster a compassionate, empowering environment where students feel seen and valued.
Our mission goes beyond academics; we guide students to become resilient problem-solvers, compassionate community builders, globally minded citizens, emotionally intelligent leaders, and lifelong learners. Embracing mistakes as part of growth, we equip students to thrive in school and lifeready to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

The Role  Heartwood Community School is seeking a visionary and student-centered Director of Student Supports to lead and manage all programs and services that ensure every student receives the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and linguistic support necessary to thrive.
This leader oversees the following departments:
Special Education (SPED), Academic Interventions, the Multilingual Learner Program (MLP), Behavioral Support, School Counseling, School Nursing, and Social Work. The Director of Student Supports ensures all systems are compliant, proactive, and aligned with Heartwood's mission to educate the whole child.
The ideal candidate is both a strategic leader and hands-on problem solver who builds strong systems, develops staff, and partners with families to ensure exceptional outcomes for all students.
Responsibilities   Leadership and Management
Lead and supervise staff across all student support departments, including SPED, Academic Interventions, MLP, Behavioral Support, School Counseling, School Nursing, and Social Work.
Establish and maintain a cohesive vision and integrated service delivery model while overseeing staffing, scheduling, and caseload management to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
Oversee school wide Multi-tiered Systems of Support intervention systems across academics, behavior, social-emotional support, and attendance.
Collaborate with school leadership to align student support systems with academic priorities and school wide goals.
Manage the student support budget in partnership with the Director of Business Services.
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with families, external providers, and community organizations.
Special Education
Oversee all SPED programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Ensure high-quality instruction and services for students with Individualized Education Programs in the Least Restrictive Environment.
Monitor the development, implementation, and progress of IEPs, reevaluations, and eligibility determinations.
Provide coaching and support to SPED staff to strengthen instructional practices and improve student outcomes.
Serve as the Local Education Agency representative at all IEP and 504 meetings, ensuring compliance, appropriate decision-making, and alignment with school and legal requirements.
Academic Intervention
Supervise interventionists and ensure implementation of evidence-based practices.
Monitor student progress and use data to guide intervention decisions.
Collaborate with academic leadership to align interventions with core instruction.
Ensure timely identification and support of students in need of additional assistance.
Provide coaching and professional development to interventionists to strengthen instructional practices.
Ensure compliance with school, district, and state requirements related to intervention services and documentation.
Multilingual Learner Program
Lead and oversee the MLP teachers to ensure effective implementation and compliance with state and federal requirements.
Ensure students receive appropriate language development services and access to academic support.
Monitor and analyze student progress in English language acquisition to inform instructional decisions.
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure all compliance, reporting, and program requirements are met.
Support and coach teachers in implementing…