Community Roots is hiring:We are currently looking for a Middle School Director of Student Support Services who will be both innovative and inspiring in the pursuit of meeting the needs of all students in grades 6 - 8. This position will report to the Middle School Co-Directors and supervise the Learning Specialist team and all support providers and support staff, including but not limited to related service providers and paraprofessionals.About Community Roots:Community Roots Charter School (CRCS) is a K-8 school in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. As a diverse by design school, we are committed to being inclusive and centering anti-bias/anti-racist education. We provide all students with an educational environment where learner variability is acknowledged, valued and supported. We view this variability as an inherent strength of our community and use it to inform classroom practices and lesson design. We also establish a strong sense of community where students reflect on their identities, learn from each other, develop critical reading and thinking skills, and are equipped with strategies to take action on issues they care about.Teaching and learning at CRCS is embedded in a meaningful real world context, where we teach children to see the connections between school and the world. Through a rich social studies focus and a social-emotional curriculum, we aim to equip all of our students with the skills and perspectives that will support them in developing into fully engaged members of their communities. Please visit our website for more information about our school: www.communityroots.org Benefits and Compensation:CRCS' salary scale for 2024-25 ranges from $65,894 to $121,360403b employer match of retirement contributions Single and family dental, vision, and health carePre-tax commuter benefitsAvailable funding for professional development opportunitiesCommunity of teachers and staff who are driven, compassionate and supportiveCommunity Roots seeks individuals who:Believe that all children have the right to an exceptional education, understand that children learn in different ways, and work hard to provide/create the support each student needsBelieve that working and educating children in a diverse and inclusive environment is essentialAre committed to anti-bias/anti-racist education, professionally and personallyAre capable of building a safe, nurturing, supportive and high achieving school cultureBelieve that communicating and building relationships with children's families is essentialBelieve that a combination of creativity and research generates engaging curriculumBelieve in and are capable of high levels of collaboration and communicationSee themselves as active learners committed to ongoing professional developmentAre reflective and embrace feedback Qualifications:Belief in CRCS mission and philosophyStrong belief in and ability to collaborateDemonstrated ability to prioritize and problem solve independentlyDemonstrated ability to prioritize student achievement while creating a nurturing and encouraging school environmentExperience in working with students with IEPs and students at riskPrevious managerial experience preferredCertification in Teaching Students with Disabilities required Main responsibilities will include:LeadershipOversee all programs and services for students with Individual Education Programs and 504 plans as well as those students identified as needing additional at-risk services in grades 6 - 8, including reading intervention, math intervention and behavior plans and any accompanying assessments.Work with Co-Directors across K-8 to develop and institute school-wide goals and plans for improving inclusive education practice.Collaborate with Co-Directors to provide professional development around inclusive practices for the faculty.Supervise and support the work of Learning Specialists and Reading Interventionists through regular meetings and feedback. Supervise and support the work of 1:1 paraprofessional(s) through regular meetings, feedback, and professional development. Support collaboration between paraprofessionals and teachers. Facilitate grade level meetings that are focused on IEP development and supporting student behavior. Ensure regular and effective communication between support providers, teaching staff, and families.Ensure communication and effective transition of services and information about students from one grade to the next.Communicate and model expectations for maintaining an inclusive environment to all stakeholders including staff, families, and students.CoordinationCoordinate the development, maintenance and oversight of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) including, developing IEP goals, collecting documents for meetings, setting pre-meetings and other meetings for all students with IEPs and in process of evaluationEnsure the school’s compliance with Special Education regulations and the maintenance of accurate special education records in accordance with state and federal law including required special education reporting to state authorizersServe as liaison for the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and related service provider agenciesMaintain and oversee logs for intervention services and CSE related meetingsServe as liaison and advocate for families and students with the CSE and other agenciesAssessmentOversee the implementation of assessments and assessment programs, such as BIPs and FBAs. Community Roots Middle School staff serve as co-Crew Leaders. Responsibilities of a Crew Leader include:Serve as the academic advisor to a small group of students, supporting their academic and leadership development through the Crew curriculum, acting as a liaison between the school and their families, and attending professional meetings to support this workCollaborate with colleagues to develop and implement Crew curricula that support students’ learning and is aligned with the school’s mission, core values, priorities and structuresHow to apply:Please apply online at https://communityroots.org/careers/