About Laureate Academy
is a K-8, single site charter that serves 500 students in Jefferson Parish. Preparing each student with the academic skills and strength of character necessary for school and life success, Laureate Academy educates students for rigorous high schools, competitive colleges, and professional careers.
Leading at Laureate Academy
Laureate Academy understands that the quality and effectiveness of school leadership is the most important factor for student success and achievement. We seek leaders that believe strongly in our and whose actions demonstrate high expectations for themselves, scholars, families, and their colleagues.
Job Overview
The Dean of Special Education will provide leadership and professional development to drive the special education program at Laureate Academy, and ensure compliance to established policies, procedures and/or regulations.
Qualifications
Laureate Academy has launched a focused and urgent search for committed, intelligent, hard-working educators.
We will consider candidates with:
- Knowledge of Louisiana and Jefferson Parish special education policy preferred
- Knowledge of computer-based IEP programs
- Hold a deep belief that all scholars, no matter their exceptionality, can learn at high levels.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills
- Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment • Relentlessly results-oriented
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multiple constituencies.
- Excellent written, communication and presentation skills
- High proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Initiative, leadership and tenacity
- Ability to stay positive through challenges
- Detail-oriented team player willing to roll up sleeves and get the job done
- Unquestioned integrity and commitment to Laureate Academy’s mission
- Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning and appropriate, valid Louisiana credentials for Level I or Level II Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate) credential
- Demonstrated success teaching students from educationally-underserved areas
- Two years of successful and demonstrated case management skills required
- Four years of successful, full-time teaching experience in Special Education preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee the case management of all scholars with IEPs and ensure all deadlines for compliance are met, including annual review IEP meetings.
- Work with the Scholar Support case managers to develop related goals and objectives and recommend policies, planning, and implementation by working with school staff to meet the needs of students with special needs.
- Serve as a resource for information regarding special education services, programs and policies and ensure that procedures are appropriate in relation to policies required by region, district, state and federal regulatory requirements.
- Analyze data, plan activities, monitor programs/services, respond to others and consult with teachers and administrators.
- Maintain special education files and records on campus and ensure all legal requirements are fulfilled.
- Act as a liaison between Laureate Academy and Jefferson Parish to refer students for initial and review evaluations and other services.
- Maintain knowledge of current Special Education regulations and best practices.
- Support general education teachers and administrators in implementation of appropriate strategies to meet the needs of students with IEPs.
- Support implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in the general education classroom and during Special Education service time.
- Analyze assessment results to drive instruction and IEP development.
- Develop and assist with appropriate behavior management techniques for students with special needs.
- Coordinate progress report completion in accordance with district guidelines.
- Train Scholar Support Teachers, as assigned.
- Develop IEPs in accordance with federal, state and district standards.
- Create and maintain Special Education documentation as required by federal, state and district regulations • Manage IEPs in district’s SER.
- Ensure IEP timeline compliance of assigned caseload.
- Complete weekly Laureate Academy internal reporting documents.
- Administer formal academic assessments.
- Analyze and report on results of academic assessments.
- Oversee the development of IEPs, including giving feedback and acting as ODR during all IEP meetings.
- Manage relationships with outside vendors to ensure students receive all individually- prescribed IEPs services (i.e. Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language, Talented Services, etc.).
- Coordinate formal assessments for related services with outside vendors.
- Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings in a collaborative and professional manner.
- Provide direct services to students with special needs, as needed and assigned.
- Develop positive relationships with parents and families in order to engage them in the IEP process and keep them apprised of student progress.
- Manage the RTI process.
- Provide special education program leadership.
- Develop and provide ongoing professional development for general and special education staff and administrators.
- Other duties/projects as assigned by the Head of School.
Compensation
We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary aligned with the district scale and comprehensive health benefits. See our salary scale and benefits package at
Start Date:An exceptional candidate will assume a full time role on June 1, 2024 as a part of Laureate Academy’s summer professional development. The positions will remain open until filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Special Education Leadership: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person