ARISE Schools is a New Orleans-based network of high performing schools which includes ARISE Academy, founded in 2008 and located in the Upper Ninth (9th) Ward, and Mildred Osborne Charter School, founded in 2013 and located in the Kenilworth area. 

The Director of Student Support Services (School-based) at ARISE Schools is the 

• Special Education (SPED) Program Coordinator and Compliance Manager
• RtI Coordinator for Academics and Behavior
• 504 Coordinator
• SPED Team Instructional Coach 
• Alternate Testing Coordinator 

 The DSSS serves as a standing member of numerous committees and is on the School Leadership Team.  

Leadership 

• Provide a place where team members are trusted, trained, and coached in order to lead with the mission and implement the vision of ARISE Schools
  

Scholar and Family Culture

• Create an environment that demands scholar excellence and academic achievement through consistency and enthusiasm

Staff Culture

• Create an environment of achievement, respect, innovation, service and enthusiasm

Planning and Preparation for Learning

• Strategically target instruction through thoughtful choices for staffing, content, methods, materials, and environment

Professional Development, Observation, and Feedback

• Develop teachers through targeted support for growth that leads to student achievement

Data Driven Instruction

• Target instruction that immediately, and over time, responds to scholar needs through the use of assessment results and progress monitoring

Qualified candidates will have:

•    At least three to five years (3 to 5 years) of experience as Special Education Lead Teacher and
Case Management

•    At least one year (1 year) of school leadership

•    At least three years (3 years) of experience in a charter school - Preferred

Well qualified applicants will have

•    Experience leading and coaching teams, and collaborating across departments

•    Proven, demonstrated achievement in the areas of Leadership; Scholar and Family Culture; Staff Culture; Planning and Preparation for Learning; Professional Development, Observation, and Feedback; and Data Driven Instruction

•    Advanced communication and professional skills, and a willingness to learn school administrative programs

Requirements

•    Bachelor Degree – Required; Master in Education – Preferred

•    Certification: Special Education, Louisiana Department of Education

•    Willingness to grow, receptive to feedback
•    Strong drive and work ethic
•    Strong organizational skills

•    This position requires someone who is flexible, a team player, and easily adapts to new/challenging situations.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary based on experience.

A competitive benefits package is also offered [including the opportunity to participate in health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement matching].

TO APPLY

Submit resume, cover letter, and online application: