Special Education Director Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Special Education Director Environmental Charter School Pittsburgh, PA Job Details From $87,169 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications 5 years Special education Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree Special Education Senior level Leadership Special Education Certification Teaching PA-C Full Job Description Special Education Director The Environmental Charter School is looking for a highly dedicated and experienced professional for the position of Special Education Director. Successful candidates must be progressive minded, and embody a can-do spirit and work ethic. For best consideration, candidates should have at least 5 years of teaching experience, prior experience in a leadership position, a demonstrated track record of success in inclusive special education, and a “whatever it takes” attitude to ensure that all students succeed at a high level.

OUR PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION

As the world changes and becomes increasingly more complex, global citizens will need to be equipped with skills that allow them to be flexible thinkers, creative problem solvers, and effective leaders. ECS offers a program that develops students into critical thinkers, thoughtful innovators, and well-rounded scholars. We provide students the tools and educational foundation to become tomorrow’s global citizen, and we strive to teach students how their choices impact the world around them. By using environmental content as a lens for instruction, ECS provides students a context in which to explore ideas and observations, to practice inquiry and to actively problem solve. Throughout their academic career at ECS, students build core skills across all disciplines, and then actively apply these skills to support the impact of learning.

WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOO L

The Environmental Charter School’s faculty and staff are passionate, talented, and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed-and continually refined-to ensure that goal. Our work is student centered, constantly improving, and reflective. ECS’s progressive approach to education challenges faculty to take risks. We strongly value collaboration and recognize the power of systems thinking. Our high achievement scores, long waiting list (nearly 200 students in kindergarten alone!), and unique location in the city of Pittsburgh, serve as a model in environmentally focused education.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Catalyst :

As a charter school, we are innovators in public education. We are a passionate and progressive group of educators who work to develop individuals into global thinkers with diverse perspectives

Character :

We are dedicated to making the world a better place, socially and environmentally, for future generations. We engage students in character development through educational experiences that evaluate the impact of individual choices and that are born from collective discussion and the investigation of diverse perspectives.

Community :

We value collaboration with our community and recognize the power of systems thinking. We believe that respectful, transparent, and reflective dialogue among our constituents (students, families, faculty, neighbors, and regional partners) is necessary for elevating educational experiences for all learners.

Commitment :

We are a dedicated community of passionate leaders who are committed to defining ecological literacy in an educational setting. Our educational model endorses an interdisciplinary view of complex environmental systems.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Special Education Director works to ensure that the Environmental Charter School’s special education programs reflect best practices and a student centered approach to learning in the least restrictive environment. This includes the supervision of special education teachers, communicating and building relationships with parents, and ensuring that the school operates in compliance with special education law and procedures at all times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Interpret and articulate special education regulations, policies, and procedures to all ECS stakeholders Support the system wide special education strategic and programmatic vision Supervise the Special Education Teachers and collaborate with other student services team members to develop standardized processes, forms, and protocols for all special education procedures Conduct and lead school-based special education related meetings Oversee the development, tracking, dissemination and proper implementation of IEP-mandated accommodations for students with special needs during state/local testing event Lead monthly department meetings in order to provide ongoing professional development and leadership to special education staff members Provide resources, workshops, and on-going training to school staff on special education practices Provide support for the implementation of intervention programs Serve as a point of contact and resource for special education families Provide resources, workshops, and on-going training to ECS families on special education practices Communicate regularly with families to develop a supportive home-school relationship Educational Background and Work Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Master’s degree in Special Education preferred Supervisor of Special Education Certification Minimum of 5 years combined teaching and leadership experience Experience leading and collaborating with adults Familiarity with charter schools Compensation and Benefits Minimum starting salary $87,169 with consideration given for prior relevant experience Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-, and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan.

To Apply :

Submit a cover letter, resume, and PA certification(s) to: https://ecspgh.org/careers Clearances current within one year of hire date will be required and include Arrest & Conviction Disclosure, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34), and FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 114). Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure. Release (Act 168) also will be required. ECS is an equal opportunity employer.