Director of Low Incidence Programming Job at Mastery Charter Schools in Philadel

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. Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact. Position Summary: 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 be required to provide instructional coaching, supervision and evaluation and will provide support to all staff within low incidence programming. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Management: 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 Program Development & Evaluation: 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 ongoing evaluation process Qualifications: Ability to work well in a team and enhance cooperative working relationship 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 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: Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the role – either on-site or remotely – as required, and to work in the environmental conditions required, such as: 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, coping, 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 valid driver’s license and vehicle, or access to reliable transportation. Mastery's Benefits Package: We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include our 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, a robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, an annual Professional Development Fund, and discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, as well as access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics. Please go here to see all of our Benefits offerings! Annual Calendar: As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please feel free to review our calendar here. We like to think our calendar is a benefit of working here too! Why You Should Apply: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. Mastery may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

In Summary: Mastery Schools is seeking a full-time Director of Low Incidence Programming . The Director will be responsible for program design and development including behavior support programming and Community Based instruction . He will also focus on services and policies to increase authentic student inclusion, academic rigor and achievement in the program .

En Español: Mastery Schools es una red pública de 23 escuelas K-12 en Filadelfia y Camden, que atiende a más de 14.000 estudiantes. En Mastery, tenemos la misión de proporcionar a todos los estudiantes las habilidades académicas y personales que necesitan para tener éxito después de graduarse y perseguir sus sueños. El logro del estudiante no es solo un objetivo para nuestra organización; es la razón por la cual existimos, y cada miembro de nuestro equipo está dedicado a asegurar el éxito del alumno. También estamos comprometidos con buscar equidad, perturbar activamente el racismo sistémico, y abordar las disparidades que limitan las opciones de nuestros alumnos. Nuestra cultura se basa en el respeto, servicio y la creencia de que el éxito de nuestros estudiantes, sus familias y las comunidades a las que servimos nos ayudará a lograr un entorno positivo, abierto e instructivo, inclusivo e integrador. Juntos podemos crear un modelo de desarrollo responsable de comportamiento social, así como un programa educativo de calidad-permanente que sirva a todos nuestros estudiantes. El Director también se centrará en servicios y políticas para aumentar la inclusión auténtica de los estudiantes, el rigor académico y el logro en el programa de baja incidencia. El director asegurará que la educación de clase mundial sea proporcionada en todos los entornos y como tal requerirá una visión y liderazgo significativos. Se exigirá al Director de Programación de Baja Incidencia que proporcione coaching instructivo, supervisión y evaluación y brinde apoyo a todo el personal dentro del programación de bajas incidencias. Responsable de la orquestación y ejecución de las pruebas PASA para programación de baja incidencia Recoger, analizar y compartir datos sobre una variedad de diferentes puntos de datos para la eficacia del programa Desarrollo y evaluación del Programa: En colaboración con los líderes culturales, desarrollar y refinar sistemas de cultura modificados para programas de bajas incidencias Coordinar, desarrollar y presentar el desarrollo profesional del personal durante todo el año así como entrenamiento en línea para cualquier nuevo personal a lo largo del año Gestionar las relaciones con todas las agencias de apoyo (enfermería, TSS, BSC, 1:1, DHS, CBH, etc.) para garantizar que todos los estudiantes reciban el respaldo adecuado para lograr El papel de los proveedores de servicios para los estudiantes en programas de bajaincidencia Manejar y crear expectativas para todos los modos de programación ambientales Evaluación de los alumnos Otros Requisitos: El puesto requiere viajes locales y/o regionales a Mastery y otros sitios. Debe tener una licencia de conducir válida y vehículo, o acceso a un transporte confiable. paquete de beneficios del mastery: ofrecemos un programa completo de beneficios y oportunidades para el crecimiento profesional. Algunos de nuestros beneficios más populares incluyen nuestro plan de jubilación para los empleados de PA (con una coincidencia del 5% de Mastery para empleados a tiempo completo), inscripción en el Plan de Pensiones del Estado de Nueva Jersey para los trabajadores de NJ, un sólido Programa de Asistencia al Empleado, programas de salud mental y asesoramiento, un Fondo Anual de Desarrollo Profesional y descuentos y perfiles en una gran cantidad de minoristas, organizaciones de viaje, aseguradores, y mucho más, así como el acceso a la SaludAdvocate proveedores para ayudarle a navegar por temas relacionados con las habilidades. ¡Por favor vean todos nuestros beneficios! Si está interesado en postularse, le animamos a pensar ampliamente sobre su experiencia y habilidades para el papel.