The Manager of Student Services will be responsible for managing and coaching support services teachers and interventionists, managing related services, leading the Response to Intervention (RTI) program, providing professional development and resources to all staff in the areas of Special Education, 504, Gifted/Talented Support, intervention, and English Language Learners. Additionally, this role will serve as a member of the School Leadership Team. Each school-based Leader of Student Support Services will work closely with the Director of Student Support Services & Managing Director of Schools, roles on Kairos Network Team.
Responsibilities
Management of Student Support Services
Manage and coach Special Education Teachers to ensure all IEP goals are met and that we close the achievement gap between students with disabilities and general education students
Ensure compliance with all special education, 504, and ELL laws and regulations, including managing IEP caseloads as needed
Oversee a comprehensive Response to Intervention program (management of the program can be done by an interventionist, but oversight is provided by the Manager of Student Support Services)
Manage and coach interventionists and ELL teachers to ensure effective instruction
Manage all related service providers, including OT, PT, Speech/Language, psychologists, and contracted ABA support
Create testing accommodations and alternative assessment schedules and oversee that all students requiring testing accommodations receive them consistently
Works with the Instructional Directors to create behavior RTI plans, oversee and advise on discipline for students with disabilities
Professional Development for Staff
Plan, implement, and provide ongoing professional development and feedback to all staff, focusing on differentiation and supporting students with varying needs
Conduct classroom observations with other school leaders with a specific focus on improving access, growth and achievement of students with special needs, 504s, Gifted/Talented, and English Language Learners
Organize summer training and weekly professional development days in coordination with the Principal
Teacher Coaching
Conduct classroom observations and follow-up with targeted feedback to special education teachers and interventionists to increase efficacy of instruction
Conduct weekly one on one conversations with direct reports, including time for relationship building, gathering feedback, assessing individual needs, and providing feedback
Provide lesson plan feedback to direct reports
As needed, consult on lesson plan strategies for differentiation to all staff members
Conduct 3x a year teacher performance evaluation
Teach classes when necessary to avoid gaps in mandated services or for professional development of teachers
School-Wide Leadership
Participate in the teacher recruitment and hiring process, in collaboration with the Principal
Serve as an active member of the School Leadership Team, meeting weekly for strategic planning and discussion of school initiatives and data
Driver Goals
85% CSI Student growth
85% IEP Goals met
90% student persistence
97% ADA
85% Student satisfaction
This Job ISN'T For You If You Won't…
go above & beyond to do what’s best for kids (an innate work ethic is required)
figure things out yourself (don't wait for others to teach you, make yourself better)
adapt to frequent change (rapidly iterate; every level of every team improves every cycle)
happily give and take constructive feedback
Who We Are
Now is the opportune moment (the kairos) to reimagine education for the 21st century. Our schools have been recognized by Forbes, Bellwether Education, NBC Today, Education Week, and others as among the most innovative and highest performing in the nation. That's why we replace lectures with engaging projects and dictatorial "behavior managers" with 1-1 executive functioning mentors who help students learn how to manage their own schedule and work habits. Kairos students practice navigating real-world choices (such as when, where, how, and with whom to work) within a safe, supportive school environment. Kairos develops students not just into freethinkers, ready to thrive in a modern economy, but self-governing citizens, ready to lead both themselves and their communities.
Technology Skills
Competence in Microsoft Office applications and ability to use a variety of computer applications and platforms. Ability to use basic office equipment. Knowledge and experience in using a computer-based student Information Management system.
Safety Duties & Responsibilities
Every employee of the School has an obligation to know our safety rules and procedures; to teach what they know to others; to recognize unsafe actions and situations; to warn others of unsafe situations; to react to emergency situations and to report hazardous or unsafe practices to those in a position to correct them.