Director of Access, School Support, and Transition

• The Director of Access and Transition will be responsible for oversight and management of the Exceptional Education Supports for schools 
• Use data to establish a cycle of improvement to increase the number of students with disabilities admitted to and successfully graduating
• Develop a regular cadence of collaboration with School Leaders, IEP teams, and Direct Reports
• Support and model communication with families about IEP's, services, and supports
• Provide oversight of work with students with disabilities in Hamilton County Charter Schools
• Provide and align school facing support at all levels
• Support schools by building capacity in their ability to problem solve around concerns that arise for and with students with disabilities
• Manage and oversee assigned areas for the department to insure compliance and eligibility requirements
• Foster a culture within the district and schools that is inclusive of families by coaching, supporting, and aligning attendance of district support staff at IEP team meetings as needed
• Consistently evaluate the effectiveness of programming and respond when children are not accessing opportunities 
• Use data as a driver to eliminate barriers to access for all students; support family and community engagement to provide access
• Quickly respond when students are not learning; act as a problem solver and connector of resources
• Create efficient and effective work streams for teachers to access supports and remove barriers to opportunities for students, specifically in planning for post-secondary options 
• Establish a community forward plan to support, train, and inform parents to create a customer-focused climate 
• Must maintain awareness and adhere to Exceptional Education Law
• Must cross collaborate and plan with various departments 
• Support a teacher professional development plan to support areas of the theory of action and areas defined by the action plan
• Maintains confidentiality and adhere to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law
• Must  be a problem solver and provide timely response and solutions for kids
• Must be willing to work across areas with multiple departments 
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid, state-issued driver's license.

• The Director of Access and Transition will be responsible for oversight and management of theTransition Planning (SPP 13) and Post-secondary Options for students 
• Assist in programming and developing practices that increase graduation rates for students with disabilities and decreases the dropout rate 
• Facilitate access and opportunities for students with IEPs to Future Ready Institutes, CTE and work based learning opportunities 
• Use data to establish a cycle of improvement to increase the number of students with disabilities admitted to and successfully completing CTE programs and Future Ready Institutes
• Develop a regular cadence of collaboration with the Director of Future Ready Students and Director of High Schools
• Support and model communication with families about School Choice options and virtual school
• Provide oversight of work with students with disabilities in Hamilton County Charter Schools
• Provide and align school facing support at all levels
• Support schools by building capacity in their ability to problem solve around concerns that arise for and with students with disabilities
• Manage and oversee the Transition Academy and Project Search
• Manage and oversee support process and programs for incarcerated youth and students in foster care
• Foster a culture within the district and schools that is inclusive of families by coaching, supporting, and aligning attendance of district support staff at IEP team meetings as needed
• Consistently evaluate the effectiveness of programming and respond when children are not accessing opportunities 
• Use data as a driver to eliminate barriers to access for all students; support family and community engagement to provide access
• Quickly respond when students are not learning; act as a problem solver and connector of resources
• Create efficient and effective work streams for teachers to access supports and remove barriers to opportunities for students, specifically in planning for post-secondary options 
• Establish a community forward plan to support, train, and inform parents to create a customer-focused climate 
• Establish a teacher professional development plan to support areas of the theory of action and areas defined by the action plan
• Maintains confidentiality and adhere to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law
• Must  be a problem solver and provide timely response and solutions for kids
• Must be willing to work across areas with multiple departments 
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid, state-issued driver's license.

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

• Preferred Master’s degree or higher in Exceptional Education; successful work experience working with  Exceptional Education.
• Minimum of five (5) years previous experience in school administration or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. 
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.  
• Demonstrate excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.

Compensation:
Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
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