Company Description
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53schools serving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newarkand Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

Job Description
The Director of Special Education and Multilingual Learners manages special education and multilingual learner programming at Roxbury Prep through coaching, professional development, and system management of building leaders and staff. They lead compliance, case management, and development of staff and leaders in the work. The Director of Special Education and Multilingual Learners is passionate about supporting the students who are 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 Uncommon Schools Boston.

Duties & Responsibilities:

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 Uncommon Boston 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 classroom observations and testing (i.e. psychological) as needed using service providers when appropriate.
• Participating in the development and maintenance of IEPs.
• Implementing IEPs, including managing the provision of direct services by the schools.
• Ensuring that all general education teachers know, understand, and implement all classroom accommodations and modifications required by IEPs.
• Designing curricula and differentiating instruction to best serve students in need of special education, English Language Learner instruction, and at-risk student services.
• Complying with Special Education regulations and the maintenance of accurate special education records and reports in accordance with state and federal law.

Ensure that students receive the instruction and services required by state and federal regulations.

Create and implement programs to support the families of students in need of special education, English Language Learner instruction, and at-risk student services.

Help to create a culture of order, structure, humanity, and academic rigor in the classrooms and schools within Uncommon Schools.

Collaborate with teachers, other school staff, and administrators to ensure that all our students climb the mountain to high school and college.

Work with the Principals to ensure sharing of best practices across Uncommon Schools in the areas of special education, English Language Learner instruction, and at-risk student services.

Document Uncommon Schools protocols and best practices in the areas of special education, English Language Learner instruction, and at-risk student services.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of directly related experience; 3+ years teaching, building or leadership experience preferred
• Certified Special Education teacher or administrator and hold a ESL licensed; Certification out of state will be considered

Technical/System Experience:

• PSSP or EdPlan
• Workday
• Excel
• Outlook

Travel Requirements:

• Work in Boston regional office or schools
• Work across all schools in Boston with a 9-5 workday or approved schedule by manager

Additional Information
Our people are what make us uncommon. It's important to us that our compensation practices align with our values and enhance our ability to attract and retain talent. Our compensation philosophy is focused on equity and fairness, retaining our talented staff and valuing their expertise, and transparency and clarity.

Compensation for this position: The starting compensation for this role based in Bostonis between $104,000 to $130,000and generally, we expect that qualified candidates in this location will be made an offer between $104,000 and $117,000. The starting pay will depend on a variety of factors that may include but are not limited to experience, education, training, certification, and location. Because we value staff staying in their roles over time, we do not currently cap salary ranges.

Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. At the same time, we work to ensure an inclusive community through creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.