Director of Student Support (SPED/Diverse Learners) (Immediate & 26-27 SY)

KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.

Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500 students in grades K-12 across seven schools.

We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts.

Talent.

Perspective.

Drive.

Inspiration.

So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Position Overview

The Director of Student Support is passionate about supporting students at risk for academic underperformance due to emotional and/or physical challenges or language acquisition barriers so that they can succeed in the rigorous academic programs within KIPP Capital Region Public Schools.

Duties/Responsibilities

The Director of Student Support holds primary responsibility for ensuring that KIPP Capital Region NY provides the academic, emotional, and physical services for students who require additional support to thrive within the schools' core academic programs:


* Coordinate summer and academic year staff professional development in the areas of special education, English Language Learner instruction, and at-risk student services.


* Identify, train, support, and coach school-based special education coordinators, special education teachers, providers of related services (e.g., occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, social workers, counselors), and English Language Learner instructors.


* Train, support, and coach general education teachers in the areas of special education, English Language Learner instruction, and at-risk student services.


* Coordinate, in collaboration with the KIPP Cap Region Principals, the recruitment of full-time and part-time staff in the areas of special education, English Language Learner instruction, and at-risk student services.


* Provide support to the school-based special education coordinators in the following areas:

Conducting "Child Find" activities in accordance with State and Federal law.

Identifying incoming students' needs for special education, English Language Learner instruction, and at-risk student services as indicated by family questionnaire responses.

Reviewing the results of intake assessments of new students to identify students in need of special education, English Language Learner instruction, and at-risk student services

Pre-referral and referral processes for special education, English Language Learner instruction, and at-risk student services.

Coordinating ...