Williamsburg Charter High SchoolCoordinator of Special Needs and Academic Support (SNAS Coordinator)MUST be NYS CertifiedSalary$80,000 - $100,000
The Individuals We Seek:- Enjoy working in a highly collaborative, professional setting as well as independently.
- Are sensitive to the unique needs of the community they serve as well as the complex issues that are present for urban youth and their families.
- Engage a youth development approach in their interactions with young people by being sensitive to the developmental needs of individual students.
- Have sophisticated knowledge about content-area knowledge as well as curriculum design and instructional best practices.
- Are passionate and positive about their disciplines and their students.
- Take full responsibility for students' achievement.
- Act as professional role models for students.
- Are reflective and willing to improve upon their practice through professional development and support.
- Manage time, resources, and technology effectively to ensure that they can complete all required responsibilities.
- Use objective data as well as anecdotal information to gauge student performance and inform changes that may be necessary to the instructional program.
- Strive to connect academic content to the world outside of the classroom.
- See their work as a career and a lifestyle, not just as a job. They should be willing to take time before and after school to complete their responsibilities such as lesson planning, supporting struggling students, and meeting with teachers and counselors.
- Believe deeply in the transformative power of education for all students, families, and educators.
General Duties:The Coordinator of Special Needs and Academic Support is required to:
- Direct and manage the Special Education and intervention program for WCHS .
- Work with students, teachers and staff directly as a 12-month employee as per the calendar and for Professional Development days spread throughout the school year
- Teach up to two sections of SPED classes at WCHS.
- Participate in all assemblies, meetings, and professional development activities offered at the school.
- Participate in focus groups, evaluations, and committees as requested to assist with the constant improvement of the school as a whole.
- Share expertise and curriculum with other educators within the Believe School network.
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the WCHS Student Handbook, Teacher Handbook, Personnel Policies, and Instructional Manual.
- Read all communications from the WCHS School faculty and staff (including supervisors and other teachers) and respond as needed or required in a timely manner.
Specific Duties:The Coordinator of Special Needs and Academic Support is also required to:
- Attend to Compliance with the NYC Department of Education's policies and procedures for Students with Disabilities.
- Communicate regularly with the Committee on Special Education (CSE) regarding IEP reviews, triennial evaluations, program recommendations, related services, and compliance issues.
- Be knowledgeable of the policies and procedures governing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and conduct annual IEP reviews in cooperation with the CSE.
- Notify and communicate with parents regarding student participation and progress in SETSS and other Special Education services, through phone calls, mailings, and parent meetings.
- Disseminate information about the recommendations, goals, and accommodations stipulated in students' IEPs to classroom teachers, related service providers, and guidance staff.
- Monitor progress of students receiving Special Education services, through grade monitoring, classroom visits, teacher and service provider progress reports, and communication with parents.
- Guide Integrated Co-Teaching staff and SETSS teaching staff in best practices of collaborative teaching and pull-out instruction through classroom observations, professional development, mentoring.
- Collaborate with teaching staff to guide planning for differentiated instruction and provision of accommodations for classroom activities and assessments.
- Receive and evaluate recommendations for new referrals to Special Education and or intervention services.
- Lead the SNAS and ENL Department.
- Any other duties that are necessary to achieve the mission of the WCHS.
Qualifications:- Identifying student needs and designing programs to meet these needs.
- Understanding and implementing a data-driven approach to academic intervention.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential records.
- Communicating promptly, clearly, and frequently with students, staff, and families.
- Problem-solving and multitasking.
- Embracing and embodying the mission of the school as well as demonstrating a full awareness of the school's policies and procedures.
- Demonstrating a highly professional approach in dealings with students, staff and families.
- Being sensitive and responsive to the individual needs of students.
Education and Credentials:- Bachelor's degree
- New York State Certification in a specific content area
- Highly Qualified Status as defined by the NCLB Act
- Cleared to teach in a public school through New York State's fingerprinting requirement
- Master's Degree is preferred
- Extensive experience in other educational settings, though not required, is also preferred.
Benefits:- Health\Dental\Vision Insurance
- FSA (Health & Dependent)
- Commuter Benefits
- Life insurance
- Gym Reimbursement
- EAP
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional Development
- 403(b) with up to 8% match
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Free Coffee, Tea and Snacks
