Director/Supervisor of Student Services

DIRECTOR/SUPERVISOR OF STUDENT SERVICES

Cresthaven Academy Charter School exists to provide a comprehensive education to our scholars that develops the ‘whole child” through academic excellence, physical wellness, emotional health, and character enrichment.  Our school is built on the belief that all children, regardless of race or economic status, can succeed when given equal access to a high-quality education.  Each of our scholars will be empowered to overcome challenges and equipped to sustain their success in school and beyond.  

Cresthaven Academy Charter School opened in August 2016 with 75 kindergarten scholars, and adds a grade each academic year until we are a K-8 school.  All Cresthaven Academy scholars receive access to the best educators and resources, serving to actualize each child’s potential and setting them on the path to college.  Cresthaven Academy Charter School is supported by Cresthaven Academy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Foundation exists to support the school and teaching  staff in all things outside of classroom instruction, reducing the risk of burnout and raising academic standards by allowing educators to focus on their scholars. Together we incorporate comprehensive support for scholars and families into the education model, including an afterschool program, in order to inspire excellence in character, identity, and academics in each child.  

Cresthaven Academy is focused on supporting excellent teaching that closes the achievement gap.  We recognize that teachers are the most important in-school factor contributing to student achievement.  We also value leadership and support staff because they facilitate, encourage, and help to foster the developmental growth of scholars to achieve physical, social and mental well-being by providing quality care and expertise in their respective roles.   This position will require travel between campuses.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Overall Administration

1. Protects confidentiality of student records and follows procedures for safe storage and integrity of all public and confidential school records, ensuring that personnel and student record keeping procedures comply with State and Federal Law and district Policy.
2. Adheres to New Jersey School Law, State Board of Education Rules and Regulations, Board of Education Policies and Regulations, school regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations. 
3. Works with administration in the screening and selection of special education teachers and staff. 
4. Provides leadership in keeping accurate department records and preparation of state and district reports. 
5. Provides educational leadership in the implementation of Access, NJSLS and monitoring curriculum and the implementation of instructional programs including the evaluation of classroom instruction on a regular basis to encourage differentiated instruction and the use of variety strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development.
6. Recommends budget line items and coordinates the purchasing of instructional materials and equipment with assigned programs.
7. Serves as a substitute for Special Education or MLL teachers when any one scholar is not going to be receiving services for more than 5 days. 
8. Collaborates with the Technology Coordinator to ensure that appropriate materials are available to support the future ready practices across Bilingual/MLL and Bilingual Studies programs.

• Works with Principal to on-board incoming kindergarten classes and prepare for the next founding

grade each school year;

1. Ensures that instruction, discipline, professional development, peer interaction and school culture

are all aligned with the school’s mission, vision, and core values.

1. When determined necessary, leads a small group tutorial to support SWDs and/or ELLs in ensuring they meet district academic goals.
2. Any other duties as assigned by the Lead Administrator or his designee.

Supervision: 

1. Supervises performance of child study team and other special education, MLL staff, and consultants;
2. Supports the supervision of special education and MLL teachers;
3. Communicates with principals to coordinate special education, MLL, Bilingual programs and services. 
4. Provides administrative and supervisory responsibility for assigned instructional programs with implementations of NJSLS, department scheduling, grading procedures and grade submissions.

 Inservice Education. 

1. Assumes responsibility for helping to develop and maintain a continuing program of inservice education for the department and school community;
2. Plans and delivers district-wide special education teacher meetings;
3. Facilitates building, department, and grade-wide meetings as needed;

• Leads data-driven discussions about student performance and ensures that data drives instruction;

• Works with the Principal to support systems of accountability (school benchmarks, school report

card) to close gaps between and among all students and sub-groups;

1. Provides orientation for new staff and ongoing opportunities for effective professional development that address the needs of the individual and the instructional program, including workshops, visitations, demonstration lessons, and team teaching in which the staff share successful practices and strategies.

Curriculum Development: 

1. Accepts a prime leadership responsibility for the continuous evaluation of the special education,  MLL, Bilingual curriculum,and for recommending its improvement.
2. Organizes and directs committees in a continuing program of curriculum evaluation and revision;
3. Maintains a district-wide inventory of instructional materials for the department;

Special Education Instructional Coordination:

1. Gives guidance and direction to coordinating all aspects of curriculum in special education among the various schools of the district and with the administrators of the school district;

• Works with Principal to adhere to all test administration timelines, attends and turn-keys all state

assessment training sessions, and coordinates proctoring and testing oversight;

1. Assists building principals in achieving their role as instructional leaders;
2. Expedites the process of communication concerning his area of instruction within each school and between the central administrative staff and the school;
3. Achieves effective deployment of instructional materials through the school system;
4. Cooperates with curriculum supervisors and principals in developing appropriate courses for special education students;
5. Provides educational leadership for assigned programs, including: 
1.  Focus on individual student performance;  
2. Clear procedures with consistent and fair application of policies and regulations; 
3. Vertical and horizontal articulation of skills and content sequence;  
4. Integrated, interdisciplinary thematic curriculum;  
5. Effective and efficient utilization of instructional resources

MLL and Bilingual  Instructional Coordination:

1. Coordinate and supervise the MLL and Bilingual programs. 
2. Maintain all data required for state and federal reports. 
3. Complete and submit all required state and federal grants. 
4. Plan for and monitor expenditures of state and federal grant funds. 
5. Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction of English Learners. 
6. Coordinate screening for language support program eligibility. 
7. Plan and chair the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee. 
8. Supervise, observe, and evaluate MLL and Bilingual  instructional personnel utilizing the approved teacher evaluation plan. 
9. Recruiting, screening, interviewing, and recommending ML and Bilingual instructional personnel. 
10. Serve as a resource on the WIDA standards and best practices in MLL instruction. 1
11. Coordinate and supervise the administration of all state tests including but not limited to ACCESS and NJSLA. 
12. Work with school and district teams to analyze and present MLL  student growth and achievement data. 
13. Keep parents and teachers informed through written and oral communication. 
14. Coordinate professional development for MLL and general education staff. 
15. Maintain an inventory of materials and equipment specific to MLL and Bilingual Programs. 

Case Management

1. Coordinates a system of case management;
2. Maintains child study team availability to teachers through school—based team concept for consultation and monitoring of IEP, 504, and MLL program  implementation;
3. Locates placements and monitors IEP implementation for students in outside placements;
4. Works closely with guidance counselors in administering and implementing individual education programs. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree from an accredited university required; 
• Holds a valid Provisional/Standard New Jersey Principal certification 
• A minimum of 6+ years of urban classroom experience with proven, measurable, significant academic student growth;    
• Previous School Administrator experience highly desirable
• Experience at a high-performing charter school highly preferred, but not required;

Cresthaven Academy Charter School offers a competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and skills. Cresthaven Academy Charter School  is an equal opportunity employer.