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SalaryMD Exceptional Students & Student Experience
Reports to: CAO
Classification: Full-time, Exempt, Salaried
Start Date: ASAP
Location: TN Central Office
Job Description
ROLE OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer, the Managing Director of Exceptional Students & Student Experience will assist in driving a culture of academic excellence and high levels of student achievement for all students. The Managing Director will lead a team of professionals while working closely with principals and senior leadership to support the region’s academic vision and priorities. Team priorities include: special education, ELL, RTI, behavioral intervention/school psychologist, and SEL wrap-around support.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Compliance
● Ensure compliance of documentation and legally mandated services for students with IEPs, ILP-Ds, 504 plans, ELL, and Gifted programs for Green Dot Public Schools.
● Establish and maintain relationships between LEAs (ASD & TN Charter Commission)
● Support manifestation determination meetings through coaching and development of SEPA and school-based teams. Attend meetings as requested/required.
● Lead and/or attend all mandatory professional development for special populations as the Green Dot representative (alongside EL Program Administrator and SEPA).
● Complete all documentation for audits and compliance for ASD and TN Charter Commission
● Ensure that RTI tracking and compliance remains up-to-date and schools have the tools to be successful
● Develop and implement a process for internal compliance of hard and digital special populations files
● Attend all school meetings related to alternative placements for students
● Oversee compliance as it relates to social work and college tracking
School Support
● Lead school teams through developing their programs for special populations while codifying district-level program requirements and best practices
● Monitor consistency and quality of special populations programming
● Monitor teacher schedules and Student service hours to ensure students are receiving their legally mandated amount of service
● Assist school personnel with resolving parent complaints regarding services for diverse learners
● Coaching and development of 4-5 direct reports to enable the team to provide feedback to teachers and managers regarding instructional practices, compliance concerns, and needed shifts to support academic achievement
● Support direct reports in creating and facilitating professional development to teachers and administrators on areas of compliance, instructional support, and progress monitoring
Enrollment/Files
● Maintain and monitor the accuracy of all databases for special populations including TNPulse, Illuminate, Ellevation, PowerSchool, etc.
● Ensure proper transfer of student files between districts and schools, including troubleshooting errors
● Monitor compliance of transfer IEPs, re-evaluations, and stop signs throughout the school year (SPED) ensuring the district meets all state and authorizer requirements
● Monitor compliance of hard yellow files for compliance throughout the school year (ESL) ensuring the district meets all state and authorizer requirements
Related Services
● Work with Managing Director of Finance to follow Board procedures to obtain bids from related services providers and assist in final contract decisions
● Review contracts to determine renewal and meet specification criteria for success throughout the year
● Maintain relationships between contracted providers throughout the school year
● Serve as point of contact for concerns or needs regarding contracted services
● Monitor compliance and service hours for related services
● Obtain schedules and contact information for all contracted workers
● Ensure students receive the supports needed to be academically successful by supporting the team with scheduling, assessment, group or individual needs, and data review
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
● The Managing Director will lead a total team of 6-8 (mix of direct reports and managers). Should have experience coaching both ICs and managers to outcomes.
● Provide feedback and updates to the Chief Academic Officer aligned to the department and organizational goals.
● Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree Preferred
● A background and/or license in Special Education, ESL, or Social Work is preferred.
● Knowledge of ESL and gifted program requirements
● Experience leading a team at the district level (as a director or above) supporting multiple priorities and projects simultaneously or experience as a school administrator (principal) required. Experience at the district level has to be in special education.
● Strong background in special education administration and instruction, including experience with special education processes, procedures and legal requirements, and a deep understanding of IEP development and evaluation
● Strong background in social-emotional learning competencies and school culture required
● Experience working with social, emotional, and behavioral intervention teams
● In-depth knowledge of effective student engagement and creation of healthy classroom culture and climate
● Ability to build a vision for diverse learners that aligns with Green Dot’s mission, beliefs, and values
● Ability to effectively and consistently communicate with all stakeholders, including parents and outside agencies
● Strategic thinker with strong analytical and multi-tasking skills
● Capability to personally build, develop and retain strong relationships with school leaders, teachers, families, and other relevant stakeholders
● Strong leadership and management skills and the ability to motivate, excite, and educate stakeholders
● Demonstrated success building and leading multiple projects and managing a dynamic team of professionals to succeed in their roles, in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
● Commitment to meeting and exceeding deadlines
● Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals, initiate process improvements, exhibit flexibility, and drive results
● Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills with keen attention to detail
● Excellent public speaking, presentation, and networking skills
The position will support multiple campuses and will require travel between the campuses. We also offer a comprehensive benefits plan as well as the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of students.
COMPENSATION
The starting salary range for this role is $100,000 - $115,000. Please note that candidates who are new to their role or newly promoted can expect offers between the minimum and the mid-point of the range. To allow for salary progression over time, offers at the top of the range are rare. Individual education and experience will be considered when issuing offers.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- district or admin level: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Memphis, TN 38109: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
