Director of Student Supports

^{Who We Are:} 

^{Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse K-12 college preparatory charter network serving nearly 3,000 students across seven schools in Brooklyn. We are a growing organization and expanding our network across Brooklyn from 6 to 9 schools in the coming academic year.Prospect Schools models its curriculum on the renowned International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous program that raises the level of academic responsibility for students while preparing them to be global citizens. Our network is dedicated to the mission of preparing a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning, guided by our core values:}

• ^{Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically}

• ^{Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion}

• ^{Persistence: Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity, and tenacity}

• ^{Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm, and self-assurance}

^{The Opportunity:} 

^{Prospect Schools is seeking a Director of Student Supports to help lead academic, culture, and student support systems at the school level. This role brings together key leadership responsibilities across instruction, student support, MTSS, special education coordination, school culture, and staff development. The Director will serve as a core member of the School Leadership Team and will partner closely with the Principal to ensure students experience strong instruction, consistent support, inclusive practices, and a safe, joyful school culture.} 

^{School Leadership}

• ^{Serve as a core member of the school leadership team by participating in weekly School Management Team meetings and assist the Principal in making critical decisions}

• ^{Develop and implement, alongside the Principal, a strong vision for student supports.}

• ^{Track priority academic and culture data (e.g. formative and summative assessment data, behavior data, attendance patterns, etc.) and support the development of tier 2 and tier 3 student supports.} 

• ^{Cultivate a sense of shared ownership for upholding values of an inclusive community through active modeling of school-wide culture practices}

• ^{Work closely with teachers and any other staff (ie; social workers, etc.) to develop proactive efforts towards character development and positive school culture}

• ^{Lead and support professional development for staff aligned to student support (ie; the referral process, academic/behavior RTI/MTSS and Special education compliance.)} 

• ^{Provide consistent feedback to staff and students goals aligned to supporting tier 2 and tier 3 students.} 

^{Special Services}

• ^{Responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of all mandated services-- both academic and social}

• ^{Analyze academic data to lead a proactive RTI process to train teachers on its implementation} 

• ^{Directly manage the school’s Social Workers and Counselors in meeting school and organization goals in special education} 

• ^{Lead the counselors and Learning Specialists to ensure that students’ counseling needs and differentiated supports are implemented with fidelity}

• ^{Maintain a thorough and accurate system of the various required mandates and compliance related to special education and SEL needs the school is required to meet} 

• ^{Design and deliver professional development sessions on the various socio-emotional learning and special education skills and processes required by the staff at large} 

• ^{Observe lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachers, including feedback on lesson planning methods}

• ^{Assist teachers in developing, implementing and monitor high-impact support plans for students}

• ^{Model outstanding instruction and community building strategies for teachers} 

^{School Culture}

• ^{Support the development of proactive school wide initiatives that support student success}

• ^{Manage, coach, and evaluate school social workers/school counselors}

• ^{Contribute to school wide team notes by providing specific updates (ie; social emotional resources, compliance related updates, etc.)}

• ^{Contribute to the development of family notes with updates specific to student supports (family resources, intervention resources, etc.)}

• ^{Plan and participate in all school wide events and community building activities as a representative for the school}

• ^{Partner with other Directors to respond to tier 2 and tier 3 incidents which includes responding to  behavior incidents, completing any documentation, conducting parent follow up and deploy preventative student and teacher supports (ie; social skills lessons, proactive counseling, mediation, etc.}

• ^{Facilitate tier 3 disciplinary response and follow up.}

• ^{Model building strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families and support teachers to do the same}

• ^{Analyze school wide and content specific culture data and make plans to address growth areas in the data.}

• ^{Conduct classroom management professional development for all teachers and struggling content teachers/teachers under purview.} 

• ^{Participate in, observe and as necessary give feedback on the execution of all schoolwide systems.}

• ^{Model how to build strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families and support teachers to do the same}

• ^{Observe and give feedback on schoolwide systems and classroom culture} 

• ^{Serve as campus DASA representative.}

• ^{Manage the Mckinney Vento program in collaboration with the school Social Worker} 

• ^{Manage the project planning for all school wide events/cultural celebrations} 

^{Essential Duties & Responsibilities:} 

^{School Leadership}

• ^{Serve as a core member of the school leadership team by participating in weekly School Management Team meetings}

• ^{Co-plan with the Principal on school wide content specific initiatives}

• ^{Partner with the Principal on critical decisions and where necessary lead the development of recommendations and strategic plans (the how, when and where) in support of key decisions and initiatives started by the Principal}

• ^{Support in the initial steps in the hiring process for roles for the content areas under their purview} 

• ^{Lead and provide professional development for Teacher Leaders (e.g., Grade Team Leaders)} 

^{Student Support Services & Special Education}

• ^{Lead the Student Support Services department and ensure strong coordination across special education, counseling, social work, intervention, and student support systems.}

• ^{Support and oversee the IEP Coordinator to ensure strong implementation of IEP-related systems, compliance requirements, service coordination, and progress monitoring.}

• ^{Manage, coach, and develop the Associate Director of Student Support Services, social workers, and counselors.}

• ^{Ensure students with IEPs receive appropriate academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports, and that accommodations and modifications are implemented consistently.}

• ^{Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of FBAs, BIPs, intervention plans, and high-needs student support plans.}

^{MTSS, Intervention & Data Systems}

• ^{Lead or co-lead MTSS systems, including student concern review, intervention planning, data analysis, progress monitoring, and follow-up.}

• ^{Analyze schoolwide academic, behavior, attendance, and student support data to identify patterns, define root causes, and align responsive action across teams.}

• ^{Train teacher leaders and support staff to facilitate high-impact planning, intervention, and student support meetings.}

• ^{Maintain clear systems for tracking interventions, documenting follow-up, and communicating next steps.}

^{Student Culture}

• ^{Plan and participate in all school wide events and community building activities as a representative for the school}

• ^{Responsible for responding to tier 2 and tier 3 incidents which includes responding to the behavior, completing any documentation, conducting parent follow up and partnering with the Director of Student Supports on these activities and to deploy preventative student and teacher supports} 

• ^{Model building strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families and support teachers to do the same}

• ^{Analyze school wide and content specific culture data and make plans to address growth areas in the data}

• ^{Conduct classroom management professional development for all teachers and struggling content teachers/teachers under purview}

• ^{Participate in, observe and as necessary give feedback on the execution of all schoolwide systems} 

^{Family & Stakeholder Communication}

• ^{Communicate with families regarding student behavior, academic concerns, support plans, and disciplinary follow-up in a manner that is clear, timely, and professional.}

• ^{Partner with teachers and leaders to support productive family engagement around student progress and concerns.}

^{About You:}

• ^{You have earned a Bachelors Degree.}

• ^{3-5 years managing or collaborating with school Social Workers/Mental Health professionals}

• ^{At least 3-5 years of teaching experience in a diverse by design environment preferred} 

• ^{Experience in teaching and managing supports for students with IEPs and other special needs}

• ^{Prior experience directly managing, observing, and coaching teachers}

• ^{You are in the process of earning or have earned a New York Teaching License Certification. (Learn more here)} 

^Salary:

^{The salary range for this role starts at $108,000, then increases based on years of experience. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. At Prospect Schools we remain committed providing competitive salaries}

^{Our Benefits:} 

• ^{Medical, dental, and vision insurance}

• ^{Paid Time Off (PTO) or Paid Sick Time (PST) based on date of hire and hours worked per week}

• ^{401(K) and Roth IRA with a 4% employer match with a 3-year vesting schedule}

• ^{Flexible spending accounts, including Transit Commuter Options, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA options}

• ^{Ancillary insurance, including Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance}

• ^{Employee Assistance Program with free expert support services to assist with a variety of life issues}

^{EEO and ADA Statement:}

^{Prospect Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We actively recruit, hire, and retain a diverse and inclusive staff. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.}

^{Prospect Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance you may contact us at: careers@prospectschools.org.}

^{The essential functions of this job are described above; they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.}