Associate Director of Special Education

About the role

Envision Education seeks an Associate Director of Special Education to lead support for diverse learners at our four Bay Area schools, paving the way to college and career success in a diverse, compassionate community.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as initial contact and apply judgment when problem solving issues related to IEP implementation, placement, services, transition or other IEP-related services
• Create resources and support services around post-secondary transition for school sites
• Cook up resources for ERMHS counseling and other services as needed with site teams
• Monitor compliance and educational benefit, per IEP procedural regulations, including State and Self-Review process
• Support the Senior Director of Student Services to establish procedures to process and place eligible pupils; develop screening programs for academics and behavior; use data to determine eligibility for special education services; and provide research-based instruction and interventions
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Student Services on budget recommendations as well as maintain expenditure control on established Special Education Budgets
• Develop and oversee capacity of each site’s special education team, including school administrators, Learning Specialists and Instructional Assistants
• Act as liaison to community agencies (ie. County Mental Health, Community Colleges, Regional Occupational Center)
• Support school teams in their understanding of learning and behavior disabilities and their manifestations in the classroom through teacher coaching, site-based workshops, and Envision-wide professional development
• Plan regular professional development for Special Education team, foster team-identity and job-alike dialogue
• Participate in monthly EDCOE / Charter SELPA Steering committee meetings
• EDCOE/Charter SELPA liaison for SEIS, information distribution, management of CASEMIS reporting, meetings & scheduling, professional development, and other related responsibilities related to SELPA
• Document and share successful strategies and tools Special Education for presentation to other members of charter community

Qualifications

• 5+ years Special Education teaching. Preferred: experience with full-inclusion, co-teaching, and/or general education setting
• 2+ years in a Special Education administrative role such as coordinator or program specialist
• Preferred: Masters in Special Education or equivalent
• Valid California Education Specialist credential or out of state equivalent with ability to transfer required.
• English Language Learner authorization or in process.
• Administrative Services Credential preferred
• Knowledge of Compliance, CA Ed Code, and IDEA federal law
• Demonstrated success working with parents and families, especially Black, African American, Latino/a/x, and immigrant families.
• Unfaltering belief that all students have potential for academic success regardless of disability
• Commitment to the mission of Envision Education.
• Commitment to anti-racist and pro-Black ideologies in the workplace.
• Receptiveness to feedback and desire to continuously improve to meet outcomes.
• Bilingual Spanish speakers preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• The salary range for this role is between $95,000-$110,000 and is dependent upon years of aligned experience and credentials.
• Paid sick and personal necessity leave.
• Excellent health benefits package with employer contribution to benefits.
• Optional Flexible Benefits Plan including dependent care, medical care, parking, and commuter benefits.
• Retirement system from STRS.
• 403b Plan.
• Life Insurance at no cost to employee.
• Optional Housing Benefits.
• Optional Pet Insurance Benefits.
• Access to ongoing opportunities for learning, professional, and leadership opportunities.