Director of Support Services/Special Education

Phoenix, AZ, United States

Why Vista:

Vista College Prep empowers all children to aim higher and go further by providing them with access to a top quality education that prepares them for competitive high schools, colleges, and the world beyond. At Vista, we blend excellence, joy, community, and transparency to create a unique educational experience. We cultivate an environment where children love to learn together, teachers love teaching, and leaders love leading.

As a team at Vista, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our students and families. We believe that diversity is crucial for effecting lasting change, is one of our greatest strengths, and is a critical element of reaching the full potential of our team and community. Join us!

Role Mission:

The Director of Support Services will oversee and support programs related to all Vista College Prep special populations , including but not limited to special education, intervention, and ELL programs across all Vista campuses. In this role, you will develop and manage the programs and teams charged with achieving exceptional results for all special populations, collaborate with campus staff to align on the vision of inclusivity and highest expectations for all students, and actively engage with external partners as we develop and refine strong programming and a model of excellence. The Director of Student Supports will report to the Chief Academic Officer.

Your Impact:

Set a programmatic vision of inclusivity and excellence for student support services and coordinate with all relevant campus, network, and external stakeholders to create and manage programs, services, policies, and protocols aligned with that vision, including Academic, behavior support, and related service curricula and best practices

IEP and 504-related meetings, preparation systems, documentation, and compliance

Special Education and ELL assessments and related communication and compliance

Intervention curricula and programming

Developing school leaders’ capacity to lead toward exceptional outcomes for all students

General education policies and protocols for academic differentiation

Coach and manage support services team members and programs, including Manager of Academics, Student Supports; and Manager of Compliance, Student Supports

All Special Education staff and related service providers (Including all contracted providers), either directly or through the Manager of Student Support Services

Staff providing services to homebound students

Academic and ELL Interventionists

Serve as the final approver of student services, program placements, and IEPs

Develop and deliver high quality training in academic content and support service delivery, data analysis, and data action planning Plan and lead content and data analysis PD for leaders, teachers, and service providers

Consult with Curriculum & Instruction team to develop and implement effective academic and ELL interventions

Help design outstanding site-based and network-wide professional development, including differentiated Summer Professional Development for new and returning staff

Oversee Student Supports-related compliance Serve as the 504 Compliance Officer and oversee 504 training to all staff

Manage the delivery of funds for federal and state project grants

Serve as a liaison between Vista and other governmental agencies on issues related to special education

Align all Vista College Prep programs with state and federal mandates

Coordinate with Vista’s Homeless Liaison and coordinate related services as needed

Your Compensation:

Compensation for this role starts at $85,000 and will be offered commensurate with skills and experience.

In recognition of our team members’ impact, Vista offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive compensation package to support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.

Competitive base salaries reflective of our local market plus candidate experience and education level

Robust healthcare plans for full-time staff, with health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans at no cost in monthly premiums and $0 copays, plus confidential, 24/7, no-cost mental health resources and a healthcare concierge service to support your overall experience using your plans

Retirement benefits through a 401k with John Hancock and up to a 3% employer match

12 days of PTO, parental leave, and a school calendar with 27 paid holidays, school vacations, and Wellness Fridays built in strategically to support the sustainability of our work

All the tools needed to succeed, including all curricular materials, quality professional development, classroom supplies, laptop computers for staff and 1:1 devices for students

Opportunities for leadership, growth, and advancement on our team

Your Qualifications:

Passionate commitment to the mission of Vista College Prep;

Mastery of and enthusiasm for academics, instructional coaching, support service planning and delivery, and championing a vision of inclusivity and highest expectations for all students;

Track record of producing dramatic student achievement gains or comparable results;

Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

Excellent organizational skills;

Attention to detail to ensure smooth, predictable, and effective execution of desired outcomes;

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree;

Minimum of four years leading or coaching leaders in urban public school setting;

Valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate;

Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card.

Vista College Prep is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an organization that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), genetics, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by law. We believe that diverse teams build better outcomes, bring more perspective to the table, contribute to our success and the success of our students, and help foster a more inclusive environment for all employees.

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