Director of Student Support - Services 23-24 School Year
Company: Kairos Academies
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
-Director of Student Support - ServicesSummaryThe Director of
Student Support Services provides leadership and support in meeting
the tiered needs of students in the areas of: neurodiverse
learning, behavioral development, academic development for students
with gaps in their learning, and overall student well-being. Also a
Director of student support services plays a vital contributor to
school culture. -KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Special Populations Program
ManagementDevelop, monitor, supervise, and manage all aspects of
Special Education, ELL, Gifted/Talented, and Section 504 processes
including scheduling, meeting, chairing, IEP writing, signature
trackdown, transition planning, and progress reportingFacilitate
processes to ensure vision and alignment of services for students
in 5th-12th grades or their entire Kairos experienceEnsure that
IEPs and 504s are high quality, including goals aligned to existing
curriculum and assessments whenever possible through development of
school-based teamsParticipate in dispute resolution meetings,
hearings and mediation settlement meetings as neededMaintain open
lines of communication regarding special services with all
interested parties and respond promptly to questions and concerns
of families and community members.Lead the Special Education Parent
Advisory Council -School-Based Development and SupportCollaborate
with Principals, Leadership Teams, teachers, and related service
providers to manage activities related to compliance with all state
and federal regulationsCollaborate with Managers of Support
Services and School Leaders to ensure staff are internalizing IEPs
and 504s and are implementing them with integrityCollaborate with
teachers, counselors, and the Leadership Team to develop,
implement, and track intervention support plans for students to
address acute needs.Provide and/or arrange professional development
and support for special education teachers and related service
providersConsult with and support special education teachers and
related service providers in their responsibilities to chair
reviews and develop IEPs for these studentsWrite IEPs as determined
by the Managing Director of SchoolsManage Speech and Language
Pathologists and contracted service providers such as Occupational
Therapists and ABA Therapists as needed and directedEnsure students
receive appropriate testing accommodationsProvide support to IDs
and Managers of Student Support Services regarding research-based
and effective instructional and social-emotional-behavioral
practicesNetwork Responsibilities- -Embody Kairos code of conduct
by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering
self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal
responsibility, and engaging productivelyParticipate and engage in
Network professional development and community events as required
-Proficient in Parent Communication Driver Goals
85% Great Place To Work (GPTW)50% CSI
Student growth/ IEP Goals met90% Student persistence97% ADA85%
Student and Staff satisfaction (Possip) -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 AreNow 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.Qualifications -
Bachelor's degree RequiredMasters
degree - PreferredValid Missouri Teacher Certification, Required3+
years of teaching experience with students with disabilities
RequiredProficient understanding of state and federal requirements
for support of students with disabilities (IEPs, 504, etc) and
English Language LearnersSatisfactory completion of criminal
records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable.Must
be eligible to work in the United States and provide work
authorization.Additional Knowledge and Skills
Excellent organizational,
communication, and interpersonal skills---Ability to coach adults
and work on a team -Belief in and alignment with Kairos' mission
and values is---non-negotiable---Experience working with adults
from diverse backgrounds with diverse needsAbility to adjust and
adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
-Willingness to go above and beyond -Encouraging cooperation and
collaboration among teachers, staff, and students.Developing
leadership skills in school staff.Helping teachers reach their
fullest potential through continuous learning
opportunities.Managing people, processes, and information to
develop school-wide plansStarting Salary: $70,000, based on
experienceBenefits:
Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid
time offVision insuranceWellness reimbursement -Professional
Development OpportunitiesCertification reimbursement -School
Tuition Assistance -Schedule:
Monday through Friday 7:45am- 4:00pm
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Some weekends and evenings will be
required -Ability to commute/relocate:
Saint Louis, MO 63118: Reliably
commute or planning to relocate before starting work
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