SY26-27 Director of Student Support

Director of Student Support 

We are accepting applications for a Director of Student Support for SY26-27 who is passionate about supporting students and staff in a bilingual environment. Our staff exhibit enthusiasm, a caring attitude, and a love of learning. Come join us! 

LAMB offers a unique model that provides bilingual Montessori public education to diverse, urban families in the nation’s capital. Serving children in PK3 through 5th grade, LAMB is a community that is committed to children and promotes peace and equality for all. 

Job Overview

The Director of Student Support oversees LAMB’s intervention, mental health, English learner, and  special education programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements while bridging the gap between special education and Montessori education.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful implementation of LAMB’s Special Education, MTSS Intervention, Mental Health, and English Learner (EL) programs, promoting an inclusive environment aligned with Montessori philosophy and practices
• Develop and refine the infrastructure, systems, and processes necessary to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of Student Support Services
• Ensure full compliance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and all applicable local and state regulations
• Provide ongoing professional development, coaching, and support to staff implementing Tier II and Tier III interventions for all staff
• Lead the coordination and alignment of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) across the school
• Use data to monitor student progress, inform decision-making, and adjust supports to meet student needs
• Collaborate with school leadership, teachers, and families to ensure equitable access to services and strong student outcomes
• Promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and shared responsibility for all learners.
• Ensure LAMB’s Student Support staff portal remains accurate and updated

Supervision and Leadership:

• Tier II: Supervise the Student Support Team, 504 and Interventions Coordinator, EL Coordinator, Mental Wellness Team, and Behavior Interventionist, ensuring the effective delivery of targeted supports for students in need of interventions, with strong fidelity of implementation and equitable access to services for all students
• Tier III: Supervise the Special Education Manager and Compliance Manager, ensuring high-quality individualized services and alignment across tiers
• Provide direct support and guidance to both Tier II and Tier III teams to ensure coherence, collaboration, and fidelity of implementation

Data & Compliance

• Support in development and maintenance of school wide tracking systems and data review for academics in Tier II and Tier III
• Ensure comprehensive data reviews and progress monitoring drive selection of interventions, revision to plans and programs, and consideration of additional or alternative supports
• Design or select high quality research-based interventions and academic supports 
• Support the school in implementation of dyslexia regulations and review of DIBELS and Lectura screenings
• Facilitate data-based discussions to help the MDT design IEPs to best support student growth

Collaboration & Management

• Collaborate with school leadership teams to assist with the overall evaluation of inclusionary practices to identify and develop strategies for improvement
• Collaborate with the Assistant Principal on student behavior 
• Encourage implementation of new instructional procedures and/or techniques designed to enhance intervention and special education department's programmatic goals
• Facilitate small-group and whole-staff professional development on Tier II and Tier III supports, as needed based on staff and student needs.
• Attend professional development workshops, conferences, and meetings to stay abreast of current topics in special education and interventions 
• Perform other related duties, as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Masters degree in Education or related field (required)
• At least 4 years of relevant special education program administration experience (required)
• At least of 5 years of management experience (required) 
• Bilingual - Spanish/English (required)
• Experience supervising and coaching and developing adults (required)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (required)
• Proven track record of an analytic, problem solving mindset (required)
• Montessori certification or background (AMI/AMS) (required)
• Advanced experience developing compliance systems and reporting processes (required)
• BCBA Certification ( preferred)
• Experience teaching in an urban school (preferred)
• Certified in Special Education (recommended)

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

FLSA Classification:  Exempt

Reports to:  Principal

Schedule:  12-month full-time position

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $87,500-$100,000. LAMB offers a generous benefits package including medical insurance (health, dental, & vision), retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account (medical, dependent care, and transit), and vacation/sick leave.

Apply Today!

For more information about LAMB and to apply for this position, please visit the careers page of our website at http://www.lambpcs.org/careers.

Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered. Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment in this position. LAMB welcomes resumes from all qualified applicants. No phone calls and no employment agencies, please.

The Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.