Global Community Charter School
Pre K-8 Grade Special Populations Coordinator
Global Community Charter School, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 20001
Prek-8 Special Populations Coordinator
As part of GCCS' school academic and leadership team, the Special Populations Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and oversight of services for all special populations, including students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), students who are designated English as a New Language Learners (ENLs), and students who are deemed academically at-risk. The SPC will establish a strong behavior and academic achievement centered culture; ensure the functionality of school-wide systems that support student achievement, safety, efficiency and the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile. Additionally, the SPC will be responsible for strategically scheduling all services and classes for students receiving services to maximize learning time while ensuring that the school is in compliance. The SPC will supervise teachers providing services to students directly. Your responsibilities would include but are not limited to: Managing and overseeing the provision of all services for students with IEPs, students at-risk of academic failure, and students designated as ENLs. Responsible for scheduling IEP meetings and ensuring communication to all stakeholders (Annual Reviews, Re-evaluations, Triennials); maintain all records up-to-date. Ensures that school remains in compliance with all IEP's and facilitates the completion of required documentation before and after IEP meetings. Maintain record of all initial referrals, identified students with IEPs and subsequent programs and related services. Creating, implementing and monitoring a school wide plan for Response to Intervention (RTI) and training personnel as necessary. Serve as the primary liaison with the Committee on Special Education and hold the CSE accountable for their responsibilities as they relate to students and families. Ensure that IEPs are developmentally appropriate, curriculum/standards based, strength-based and relevant to individual students. Regularly gather and analyze student data and goals; progress monitoring of goal acquisition and identify barriers to meeting goals. Conduct classroom observations in order to determine classroom environment needs for students in the special population subgroups. Engaging teachers in coaching cycles and implementing research-based strategies that maximizes the performance of the teachers and that of their students. Serve as the first point of contact for teachers, students, and parents who present issues/situations related to IEP needs. Support the implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs and ENL needs in the ICT and general education classrooms. Provide modeling and coaching of research based strategies to promote student growth and acquisition of goals. Coordinating and overseeing all required family communication and creating best practices around family engagement for the families of the school's special populations. Designing and facilitating Professional Development on topics related to special populations. Supervision of Special Education and ENL Teachers and external service providers. Oversee the preparation and administration of all standardized tests such as Grades 3 - 8 NYS Science, ELA and Math assessments, NYSESLAT, NYSITELL and Regents exams. Generate reports on a weekly basis to highlight gathered data, gain approval for proposed solutions/resolutions to data, and evaluate the effectiveness of system and protocols put in place. Coordinate and provide pull-out, small group intervention, SETSS, ENL or other services Teach classes in absence of teacher or service provider, when needed, on a short or long term basis Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success. Other duties as assigned by the principal. Qualifications: Master's Degree in Education, Education Administration, or related field of study Completed or enrolled in a Educational Leadership Program (SBL), strongly preferred Strong commitment to an inclusion model of education; experience with and/or understanding of the urban learning environment. New York State Special Education certification At least 3 years of experience as a full time middle or high school special education teacher, preferred A track record of strong quantitative student achievement results Exceptional leadership abilities
engaging, effective, and progressive At least 2 years of demonstrated success as a school leader, preferred Ability to build strong school culture and positive relationships Be a team player - a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues Incredibly high expectations for all aspects of school and ownership over results Strong work ethic, is reflective and continually seeks to learn and improve Covid Vaccination Required Dedication to GCCS' mission
As part of GCCS' school academic and leadership team, the Special Populations Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and oversight of services for all special populations, including students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), students who are designated English as a New Language Learners (ENLs), and students who are deemed academically at-risk. The SPC will establish a strong behavior and academic achievement centered culture; ensure the functionality of school-wide systems that support student achievement, safety, efficiency and the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile. Additionally, the SPC will be responsible for strategically scheduling all services and classes for students receiving services to maximize learning time while ensuring that the school is in compliance. The SPC will supervise teachers providing services to students directly. Your responsibilities would include but are not limited to: Managing and overseeing the provision of all services for students with IEPs, students at-risk of academic failure, and students designated as ENLs. Responsible for scheduling IEP meetings and ensuring communication to all stakeholders (Annual Reviews, Re-evaluations, Triennials); maintain all records up-to-date. Ensures that school remains in compliance with all IEP's and facilitates the completion of required documentation before and after IEP meetings. Maintain record of all initial referrals, identified students with IEPs and subsequent programs and related services. Creating, implementing and monitoring a school wide plan for Response to Intervention (RTI) and training personnel as necessary. Serve as the primary liaison with the Committee on Special Education and hold the CSE accountable for their responsibilities as they relate to students and families. Ensure that IEPs are developmentally appropriate, curriculum/standards based, strength-based and relevant to individual students. Regularly gather and analyze student data and goals; progress monitoring of goal acquisition and identify barriers to meeting goals. Conduct classroom observations in order to determine classroom environment needs for students in the special population subgroups. Engaging teachers in coaching cycles and implementing research-based strategies that maximizes the performance of the teachers and that of their students. Serve as the first point of contact for teachers, students, and parents who present issues/situations related to IEP needs. Support the implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs and ENL needs in the ICT and general education classrooms. Provide modeling and coaching of research based strategies to promote student growth and acquisition of goals. Coordinating and overseeing all required family communication and creating best practices around family engagement for the families of the school's special populations. Designing and facilitating Professional Development on topics related to special populations. Supervision of Special Education and ENL Teachers and external service providers. Oversee the preparation and administration of all standardized tests such as Grades 3 - 8 NYS Science, ELA and Math assessments, NYSESLAT, NYSITELL and Regents exams. Generate reports on a weekly basis to highlight gathered data, gain approval for proposed solutions/resolutions to data, and evaluate the effectiveness of system and protocols put in place. Coordinate and provide pull-out, small group intervention, SETSS, ENL or other services Teach classes in absence of teacher or service provider, when needed, on a short or long term basis Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success. Other duties as assigned by the principal. Qualifications: Master's Degree in Education, Education Administration, or related field of study Completed or enrolled in a Educational Leadership Program (SBL), strongly preferred Strong commitment to an inclusion model of education; experience with and/or understanding of the urban learning environment. New York State Special Education certification At least 3 years of experience as a full time middle or high school special education teacher, preferred A track record of strong quantitative student achievement results Exceptional leadership abilities
engaging, effective, and progressive At least 2 years of demonstrated success as a school leader, preferred Ability to build strong school culture and positive relationships Be a team player - a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues Incredibly high expectations for all aspects of school and ownership over results Strong work ethic, is reflective and continually seeks to learn and improve Covid Vaccination Required Dedication to GCCS' mission