***Brooklyn LAB is offering a $5,000 signing bonus for all immediate hires***

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

To prioritize the well-being, health, and safety of our school community, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School will require all staff members to have completed their full COVID-19 vaccination by September 30, 2021. In compliance with federal and state laws, we will be offering exemptions to employees who, for medical or strongly held religious reasons, are not able to be vaccinated.

Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools (LAB) is a network of open enrollment, college-prep, public charter schools that prepare students with the academic foundation, digital literacy, and leadership skills necessary to excel in college and professional life as they grow as ethical leaders.

Dean of Scholar Services 

The Dean of Scholar Services (DSS) ensures that students at risk for academic underperformance succeed in rigorous academic programs. The DSS coordinates all special education service provision and compliance, including intervention. Additionally, the Dean provides professional development, support, and codifies best practice adoption for school-based staff in special education, ELL instruction, social work, and at-risk student services. The Dean monitors the compliance and daily execution of 504 and IEPs and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, serving as the main liaison to the CSE when applicable. The Dean will manage a multi-tiered system of support such that tier three academic and social emotional supports are consistently delivered. The Dean will maintain close communication with families of scholars with exceptionalities. The Dean is responsible for tracking and understanding the aggregate and disaggregated data of the students in his/her purview and proposing programmatic responses as a result when applicable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Your primary professional responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Compliance

• Serve as one of the school’s primary contacts with the CSE, and directly manage the relationship, ensuring 100% compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and other documentation. 
• Create scholar Individualized Education Plans in consultation with, CSE, staff and families to ensure success for all scholars. 
• Secure and upload Teacher Reports, Related Service Provider Reports, Conduct Vocational Assessments, and draft IEPs in SESIS at least 10 days prior to the IEP meeting.
• Attend all IEP meetings as assigned in a timely manner. 
• Ensure the attendance of families, teachers, and students at all IEP meetings by sending CSE created invitations to participate in the meeting at least 14 days in advance.
• Submit request for initial evaluations and reevaluations to the CSE immediately upon receipt from family. 
• Create, implement, and review 504 plans in consultation with staff and families to ensure success for all scholars. 
• Distribute IEPs and Chapter 408s; ensuring that all teachers know of, understand, and implement all classroom accommodations and modifications required by IEPs and 504 plans.
• Implement a coordinated set of transition activities for students with disabilities, including transition from grades 8 with an emphasis on College and Career readiness. . 
• Ensure regular progress monitoring of IEP goals and the timely collection and distribution of Quarterly Progress reports. 
• Work with the CSE to track receipt of transmittals and Related Service Authorizations (RSA).
• Track suspension data of students with disabilities and conduct Manifestation Review Determinations (MDR), as needed.
• Coordinate with Director of Student Services and Lead Dean of Student Services to prepare all testing accommodations prior to the administration of in-school, state, and national exams for students with IEPs or Section 504
• Provide support to Senior Director of Academics and Chief Financial Officer in ensuring accurate billing and invoicing information for services on per pupil and related invoices. 

Management

• Manage the provision of direct services by Related Service Providers contracted by the New York City Department of Education. 
• Manage the provision of direct services by Paraprofessionals. 
• Create Related Service Provider schedules and ensure it is adhered to.
• Create a Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS) schedule and ensure it is adhered to. 
• Provide weekly coaching and support to Special Education Teachers. 

Academic Intervention

• Partner with the Director of Student Services to identify effective SETSS/Intervention curricula. 
• Ensure students with disabilities, students with potential disabilities, and students who struggle are served across the continuum of services and interventions.
• Collaborate with the Director of Student Services and Lead Dean of Student Services to conduct diagnostic testing on literacy and math levels. 
• Co-facilitate the Response to Intervention (RTI) process for academics, including collecting and reviewing data during Grade Team meetings, conducting student observations, and introducing evidence-based academic interventions and resources. 
• Advocate for changes in practice that will support improved performance of students with disabilities.
• Facilitate Tier 2 and co-facilitate Tier 3 meetings.

Professional Development

• Provide guidance to school leaders, staff, and clinicians on effective implementation of the supports outlined in a scholars’ Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Co-facilitate weekly Special Education/ENL teachers Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). 
• Design and facilitate professional development to help school practitioners understand and implement key aspects of Special Education reforms, including Flexible Programming, Universal Design for Learning, Response to Intervention, and the design of meaningful IEPs. 
• Prepare for and lead weekly Paraprofessional huddles. 

Family and Community Engagement

• Support the work of our Family and Community Partnership team by attending and meaningfully engaging in family nights, report card nights and occasional work events outside of normally scheduled work hours.
• Assist in managing student behavior and crisis-intervention. 
• Assist with the safe arrival and dismissal of scholars including assisting with entry and exit procedures. 
• Respond to correspondence from families, school leaders, culture teams and teachers within 24 business hours. 
• Be a campus-wide model in setting and upholding clear expectations and building strong relationships with staff, students, and families. 

*Other duties as assigned.

Reporting relationships and teamThe Dean of Student Services reports directly to the Director of Student Services. They work closely with the Lead Dean of Student Services and School Principals.

Eligibility Requirements:

• New York State SPED certification required
• Prior teaching experience in a special education setting is required
• Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply

Qualifications

• SPED Certification (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Master’s Degree (Preferred)
• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

ABOUT BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

The salary range for this role is budgeted from $80,000-$95,000, commensurate with experience and expertise. Brooklyn LAB Employees will receive a competitive benefits package that improves over time and is competitive with other New York City charter schools.

 In addition to competitive salaries, Brooklyn LAB benefits package includes:

• 80% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability
• 403(b) plan with employer contribution 
• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
• Generous paid time off program including 3 weeks vacation and sick leave
• An annual professional development allowance 
• Pre-tax commuter benefits

BECOME BROOKLYN LAB!

Brooklyn LAB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and is committed to equal access for those with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Please note that due to our selection criteria, we will only notify candidates who meet our selection criteria.