Student Support Coordinator

The LEARN Charter School Network is a network of college preparatory elementary schools dedicated to providing our students with the solid academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. Our college preparatory elementary schools provide a rigorous educational program that is built upon an intimate understanding of each student’s individual learning style and academic needs. We are guided by five principles which include: expectations of high achievement; mutual respect; the development of a safe and nurturing environment; active family participation; and the positive development of the whole child. The Student Supports Coordinator is responsible for the leadership, administration, and supervision in Washington, D.C. of special education and student support services. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Valid Special Education Teacher certification; must be Highly Qualified according to state/district regulations;
2. 5 years of teaching experience in special education required;
3. Director of Special Education License Endorsement a plus;
4. EL experience preferred;
5. Demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement;
6. Ability to communicate and work effectively with children, families, professionals and other personnel from a wide range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds;
7. Ability to analyze and disaggregate student academic data to determine strengths and weaknesses for program design and instructional decision making;
8. Interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills required to effectively lead program implementation and facilitate staff development;

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

1. Strong written and verbal skills
2. Professional demeanor
3. Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
4. Experience in development and implementation procedures
5. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines
6. Detail oriented and highly organized
7. Ability to diffuse tense situations and facilitate a multi-disciplinary team in the best interest of the scholar’s education
8. High degree of initiative and independent judgment
9. Maintains a high level of energy, a consistent positive and solution oriented attitude, flexibility to adapt as needed
10. The applicant embodies LEARN’s Core Values Knowledge and skill implementing the Common Core State Standards Develop annual goals for Special Education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience working in/with the Washington, D.C. Charter School Community

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/TRAVEL

Nature of work requires an ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Ability to communicate and exchange information over the phone and in-person. Physical demands require the ability to stand, walk around the community to attend and participate in informational meetings. Some travel may be required to Network headquarters in Chicago.

WORKING CONDITIONS  

Majority of work performed in a general office environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings. 

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network.  Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, family medical history, disability or veteran status