Director of Low Incidence Programming

About Mastery

Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students. At Mastery, we’re on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. Student achievement is not just a goal for our organization; it's the reason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated to securing student success. We are also committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing the disparities that limit our students' choices. Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of our students, their families, and the communities we serve will help us achieve our mission. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment where honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated.

About the Role

Mastery Schools is seeking a full-time Director of Low Incidence Programming, who will be responsible for program design and development including behavior support programming and Community Based instruction, long-term program implementation with students and staff, ongoing evaluation of the program, and continued program development. The Director will also focus on services and policies to increase authentic student inclusion, academic rigor and achievement in the low incidence program. The Director will ensure world-class education is being provided across all settings and as such will require significant vision and leadership. The Director of Low Incidence Programming will provide instructional coaching, supervision, and evaluation and will support all staff within low incidence programming.

Responsibilities

• Observe, coach, and evaluate low incidence teaching and support staff.
• Chair IEP meetings as LEA Representative.
• Manage and support all transportation needs for low incidence programming and students outside of programs also requiring transportation services.
• Own all scheduling including building program schedule and student schedules for the academic school year and Extended School Year.
• Manage day-to-day operations of programs including but not limited to student crisis, substitute coverage needs, etc.
• Develop and maintain enrollment and review process for all students that are being considered for low incidence programming (both within the LEA and the Mastery network).
• Support Culture team in execution of modified Culture process for low incidence programming or manage a designee to support that work.
• Support staff with PBSP development and conducting of FBAs or manage a designee to support that work.
• Responsible for the orchestration and execution of PASA testing for low incidence programming.
• Collect, analyze, and share out data regarding a variety of different data points for program effectiveness.
• In collaboration with Culture leaders, develop and refine modified culture systems for low-incidence programming.
• Coordinate, develop, and present professional development for staff throughout the year as well as onboarding training for any new staff throughout the year.
• Manage the relationships with all support agencies (nursing, TSS, BSC, 1:1, DHS, CBH, etc.) to ensure all students get the proper support to achieve.
• Manage related service providers for students in low incidence programs.
• Develop systems and expectations for all modes of operation and create an ongoing evaluation process.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in a team and enhance cooperative working relationships.
• Strong leadership skills and a demonstrated capacity to work with students with cognitive disabilities.
• Knowledge of public education and charter schools highly desirable but not required.
• Excels in problem-solving, has a sense of humor, and has a desire to provide only the highest quality education for students.
• Thinks in an innovative way and leads the pursuit of LRE (Least Restrictive Environment) for all students, creating and promoting inclusion opportunities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working with school-aged children with severe cognitive disabilities.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the role – either on-site or remotely – as required, including traveling to network campuses.
• Maneuvering in office spaces (including standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, speaking loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing things both near and far away).
• Stooping, kneeling, reaching file cabinets/shelves.
• Fine finger and hand manipulation in use of computer, chalkboard, dry erase, &/or projectors; filing, faxing, scanning, copying, typing, mailing, and making phone calls.
• Sitting for up to two (2) hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard/mouse, and typing.

Other Requirements

Position requires local &/or regional travel to Mastery and other sites. Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle, or access to reliable transportation.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery for full-time employees).
• Enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health, and counseling programs.
• Annual Professional Development Fund.
• Discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and more.
• Access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk to help navigate various benefits-related topics.

Schedule

As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please feel free to review our calendar.