Why Vista:

Vista College Prep empowers all children to aim higher and go further by providing them with access to a top quality education that prepares them for competitive high schools, colleges, and the world beyond. At Vista, we blend excellence, joy, community, and transparency to create a unique educational experience. We cultivate an environment where children love to learn together, teachers love teaching, and leaders love leading.

As a team at Vista, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our students and families.We believe that diversity is crucial for effecting lasting change, is one of our greatest strengths, and is a critical element of reaching the full potential of our team and community. Join us!

Role Mission:

The Director of Support Services will oversee and support programs related to all Vista College Prep special populations , including but not limited to special education, intervention, and ELL programs across all Vista campuses. In this role, you will develop and manage the programs and teams charged with achieving exceptional results for all special populations, collaborate with campus staff to align on the vision of inclusivity and highest expectations for all students, and actively engage with external partners as we develop and refine strong programming and a model of excellence. The Director of Student Supports will report to the Chief Academic Officer.

Your Impact:

• Set a programmatic vision of inclusivity and excellence for student support services and coordinate with all relevant campus, network, and external stakeholders to create and manage programs, services, policies, and protocols aligned with that vision, including
  • Academic, behavior support, and related service curricula and best practices
  • IEP and 504-related meetings, preparation systems, documentation, and compliance 
  • Special Education and ELL assessments and related communication and compliance
  • Intervention curricula and programming
  • Developing school leaders’ capacity to lead toward exceptional outcomes for all students
  • General education policies and protocols for academic differentiation
• Coach and manage support services team members and programs, including
  • Manager of Academics, Student Supports; and Manager of Compliance, Student Supports
  • All Special Education staff and related service providers (Including all contracted providers), either directly or through the Manager of Student Support Services 
  • Staff providing services to homebound students
  • Academic and ELL Interventionists
• Serve as the final approver of student services, program placements, and IEPs
• Develop and deliver high quality training in academic content and support service delivery, data analysis, and data action planning
  • Plan and lead content and data analysis PD for leaders, teachers, and service providers
  • Consult with Curriculum & Instruction team to develop and implement effective academic and ELL interventions
  • Help design outstanding site-based and network-wide professional development, including differentiated Summer Professional Development for new and returning staff
• Oversee Student Supports-related compliance
  • Serve as the 504 Compliance Officer and oversee 504 training to all staff
  • Manage the delivery of funds for federal and state project grants
  • Serve as a liaison between Vista and other governmental agencies on issues related to special education
  • Align all Vista College Prep programs with state and federal mandates
• Coordinate with Vista’s Homeless Liaison and coordinate related services as needed

Your Compensation:

Compensation for this role starts at $85,000 and will be offered commensurate with skills and experience.

In recognition of our team members’ impact, Vista offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive compensation package to support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.

• Competitive base salaries reflective of our local market plus candidate experience and education level
• Robust healthcare plans for full-time staff, with health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans at no cost in monthly premiums and $0 copays, plus confidential, 24/7, no-cost mental health resources and a healthcare concierge service to support your overall experience using your plans
• Retirement benefits through a 401k with John Hancock and up to a 3% employer match
• 12 days of PTO, parental leave, and a school calendar with 27 paid holidays, school vacations, and Wellness Fridays built in strategically to support the sustainability of our work
• All the tools needed to succeed, including all curricular materials, quality professional development, classroom supplies, laptop computers for staff and 1:1 devices for students
• Opportunities for leadership, growth, and advancement on our team

Vista College Prep is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an organization that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), genetics, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by law. We believe that diverse teams build better outcomes, bring more perspective to the table, contribute to our success and the success of our students, and help foster a more inclusive environment for all employees.