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Specialized Services Program Manager

Employer
Mastery Charter Schools
Location
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Salary
Per Year

Job Details

Position Summary:

The Specialized Services Program Manager is responsible for supporting the daily operations of Mastery Charter School's Specialized Services Team. The Specialized Services Program Manager serves as a liaison between Mastery Charter School's Network Support Team, School-based Specialized Service Teams, and outside providers. The Specialized Services Program Manager maintains clear communication, compliance, resources, and on-going support, as identified through special projects and needs of school teams.

About Mastery:

We believe neighborhood schools matter, all students deserve access to a great education, and the people in our building can grow and develop sustainably to make the biggest impact possible in this work. If you haven't seen our new website, you should learn more about us here: http://www.masterycharter.org/

For the quick synopsis: Mastery Charter Schools is a non-profit network of 25 schools serving more than 13,500 students in Philadelphia and Camden. Sixteen of our schools are turnarounds of previously struggling district neighborhood schools and charter schools. Mastery is the largest turnaround school operator in the nation and has been lauded by President Obama and the US Department of Education for our ability to dramatically boost academic achievement in historically low-performing schools.

We are organized around a common vision: "Mastery schools are joyful, authentic communities where students learn how to think critically and act independently so they are truly prepared for post-secondary success." Mastery's work is rooted in an unwavering belief that their students can achieve at the highest levels. To fulfill this vision, we recognize that we must attend to the whole child -personal as well as academic skills matter and schools must match high expectations for students with high levels of support.

Mastery Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Mastery offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Managing all NST Specialized Services Operations

Supervision of Approved Private School application process.

Supervision of 4010 Approved Private School Application Process (APSEM)

Liaison between School District of Philadelphia Charter School Office and Transportation Office

Liaison between Mastery Alternative Placement Programs and Approved Private Schools

Liaison between Related Service Providers

Organize agenda and resources for Mastery Specialized Services Professional Development / Trainings

Serve as Mastery Representative at city and state-wide Specialized Services Trainings

Managing communication and data systems between NST Specialized Service team and School based Specialized Service teams.

IEP File Audits

Check Request / Billing Process

Specialized Services Portal Maintenance

Specialized Services Mediation Document Support

Specialized Services Compliance Task Support

Providing leadership as a member of the NST Specialized Services team

Deliver Specialized Services updates via protocols and on-going communication platforms

Completing other identified tasks and special projects

Qualifications:

Strong Special Education Knowledge

Detail-oriented and highly organized with strong analytical writing skills

Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills

Self-Starter and ability to work well independently and as a member of a school team

Able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks

Ability to work through projects both high level and detail minded simultaneously

Results-oriented individual - a flexible thinker willing to do "whatever it takes."

Belief in the Mastery Charter School mission and instructional model

Has zest and a sense of humor

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field required

Master's degree preferred

Experience as a Case Manager required

Physical Requirements:

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required such as traveling to network campuses and maneuvering in office space-reaching file cabinets, filing, faxing, coping, typing, mailing, and making phone calls; Must be able to sit for up to four (4) hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard and mouse and typing.

Other Requirements:

Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel when necessary, preferred.
Primary Location:
Central Office
Salary Range:
Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time

Company

We believe educational inequity is the most pressing social problem facing our country and the civil rights issue of our day. Mastery exists to help solve this problem. Our ultimate goal is to create a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. We are organized around one driving mission: All students learn the academic and personal skills they need to be truly prepared for postsecondary success and able to pursue their dreams. To fulfill this mission, we attend to the whole child – academically and emotionally – matching high expectations for students with high levels of support.

Mastery Charter Schools is a nonprofit network of more than 24 schools serving over 14,000 students in Philadelphia and Camden.   We are the largest turnaround school operator in the nation and have been lauded by President Obama and the US Department of Education for our ability to dramatically boost academic achievement in historically low-performing schools.

We know neighborhood schools matter, all students deserve access to a great education, and the people in our building can grow and develop sustainably to make the biggest impact possible in this work.

Company info
Website
Telephone
2158669000
Location
5700 Wayne Avenue
Philadelphia
PA
19144
US

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