Network Associate Director of Student Support

About the role

The Associate Director of Student Support (ADSS) serves as a compliance leader and instructional partner to the Prospect Schools’ Student Support Services (SSS) team, carrying out a vision for a rigorous student support program that aligns to the larger vision of Prospect Schools and research-based best-practices as they pertain to exceptional learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable, centralized information on students with IEPs and 504s, including Accommodations Walk Throughs
• Support the coordination of divisional handoff meetings for teams supporting exceptional learners
• Manage processes related to Special Education compliance and complaints (including Impartial Hearings and State Complaints)
• Work with the Network Director of Student Support and the General Counsel to follow established protocols and support team members in preparing documentation and testimony
• Complete reports and provide records requested by network team members and outside partners where they relate to compliance
• Communicate regularly with IEP Coordinators, problem solving, and escalating as needed to CSE leadership in collaboration with Network DSS to improve the outcomes for exceptional students
• Own the staffing of related service providers at all campuses by outreach and coordination between various New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) offices, campuses, and agencies
• Work to minimize vacancies and maximize retention through partnerships and problem solving
• Maintain positive professional partnerships and collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders, including the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and various New York City Public Schools offices, such as the Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT), the Office of School Health (OSH), and Related Service Agencies in order to carry out the functions of the role
• Serve as a compliance leader and instructional partner to the Prospect Schools’ Student Support Services (SSS) team
• Support and develop school-based IEP Coordinators, including meeting individually at a regular cadence, hosting regular cohort spaces, and providing input for their performance evaluation
• Clarify and publish expectations for IEP case managers
• Facilitate professional development and provide feedback to IEP Coordinators on their turnkey of the same, collaborate with NDSS to help guide the creation of a suite of professional development materials and experiences that offer a robust set of options and experiences to further staff knowledge and buy in around accessibility and support for exceptional learners
• Organize and conduct accommodations walkthroughs across the K-12 network as part of a regular cadence of meetings and co-observations with IEP Coordinators
• Host events that engender meaningful family engagement, including hosting or managing school-based events that inform families about our programs, allow community engagement, and enhance coordination between home and school
• Aid campuses in the development and implementation of 504 plan-related processes, based on guidance from the NDSS
• Aid campuses in the implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) by serving as an escalation pathway for matters related to paraprofessional logistics and staffing

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, preferably education
• Strong data management, analysis, tracking and monitoring skills
• Clear communication skills in writing and in person
• Proficiency in SESIS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple competing deadlines

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of proven success leading compliance and accessibility and special education initiatives in schools or school systems
• Extensive knowledge of New York City educational agencies, including the CSE, OSH, OPT, related service system, and state systems as they relate to exceptional and multilingual learners
• Experience coordinating and delivering adult professional development for a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Skills

• Strong alignment to Prospect Schools' mission and commitment to intentionally diverse, inclusive, college-preparatory education
• Student- and family-centered orientation
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with network and school-based teams
• Self-reflective, solutions-oriented, and responsive to feedback

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Paid Sick Time (PST) based on date of hire and hours worked per week
• 401(K) and Roth IRA with a 4% employer match with a 3-year vesting schedule
• Flexible spending accounts, including Transit Commuter Options, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA options
• Ancillary insurance, including Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with free expert support services to assist with a variety of life issues, from family care to mental health services
• PTO buy back policy

Pay

The salary range for this role starts at $90,000, then increases based on years of experience. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role.

Schedule

Salary is commensurate with experience.