504 Coordinator and Special Education Teacher (Full time, Certification Preferred)

Position Description

The NET Charter High Schools

The NET Charter High Schools serve students who have dropped out of or been expelled from high school or who have struggled academically or behaviorally in traditional settings. The school’s name stands for: meeting Needs, raising Expectations, Training for life. Students at The NET earn a high school diploma and participate in internships with area employers in various fields. Our students leave school with the skills, confidence and experience necessary to succeed in the career and education path of their choice. There are three campuses, The NET: Central City which opened in 2011 and The NET: Gentilly which opened in 2017, and the NET: East which opened in 2020.

Position Summary

The NET seeks a 504 Coordinator and Special Education Teacher to work closely with the Principal, Deans, and Special Education Coordinator to ensure each student engages and flourishes academically and behaviorally.

The Student Support Coordinator is responsible for:

• Serving as 504 and RtI Coordinator for the school
• Providing academic support services to special education, 504, and regular education students including, but not limited to: pushing into classes, co-teaching, pulling individual or small groups of students
• Producing high quality documentation for all activities, particularly 504, Special Education, RtI, and Pupil Appraisal activities, in both school and state databases
• Designing and providing high quality academic and behavioral plans and supports, including providing direct support to students
• Co-Managing SBLC data and process
• Participating in Pupil Appraisal and other student support teams
• Analyzing and insuring student progress on an individual, course and school level
• Building and leveraging transformative relationships for student growth
• Modeling collaborative, servant leadership
• Constantly developing your own craft

Position Requirements:

• 5-10+ years experience effectively teaching at risk high school students
• 2-5+ years effectively managing programs or projects
• BA required; MA or MEd Preferred; Teacher Special Education Certificate Preferred but not required
• Specialized interest and skills in working with students with learning and emotional difficulties
• Careful, detail oriented data management and analysis skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building & management skills
• Flexible and learning mindset dedicated to effectively and innovatively problem solving and constantly improving
• Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for being a part of a strong, mission-driven team
• Commitment to EQA’s mission, vision and growth

Position Details

• Start date: ASAP or January 2024
• Schedule: All full time positions are year-round with a generous vacation schedule
• Salary: Initial salary is $50,000-$65,000 based on years of experience and degrees. Future salary increases are based on performance and responsibilities.
• Location: The NET: Central City: 1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits and generous 403b retirement plan
• Reports to: Principal

Detailed Responsibilities

Serve as 504 and RtI Coordinator for the school

• Insure all students are screened and identified for academic and behavioral supports each semester
• Complete 504 evaluations and plans
• Monitor and communicate student academic progress with students, parents, and faculty
• Manage, analyze, and report RtI data for individual student and school-wide improvement

Provide direct services to students

• Push into classes, co-teach, and/or pull individual or small groups of students
• This position may serve all students-- special education, 504, and/or regular education students

Producing high quality documentation for all activities, particularly 504, Special Education, RtI, and Pupil Appraisal activities, in both school and state databases

• Insure compliance with all school, local, state, and federal laws and policies

Design and provide high quality academic and behavioral plans and supports

• Research, select and develop appropriate RtI curricula, structures and interventions for NET students
• Develop, implement, monitor and adjust school wide and individual student plans and interventions
• Write and manage FBA and BIPs

Co-Manage SBLC data and process

• Run efficient and effective bi-weekly SBLC team meetings with the data and enrollment coordinator
• Manage Fastbridge (or equivalent) screening and progress monitoring
• Insure all SBLC data is accurate and up to date
• Collaborate with staff to insure prompt completion of next steps in SBLC decisions

Participate in Pupil Appraisal and other student support teams

• Sit on or, as appropriate, chair Pupil Appraisal or other student support teams
• Support RtI and Sped teams to insure all students are screened and identified for interventions each semester
• Develop, implement, monitor and adjust school wide and individual student plans and interventions

Analyzing and insuring student progress on an individual, course and school level

• Develop or modify rigorous, authentic assessments to accurately gauge student understanding & skills
• Collect and analyze a variety of data to assess student’s strengths, gaps, and growth areas
• Use this information to appropriately adjust course curriculum and delivery and individualize approaches and supports
• Participate in developing Master Schedule and hand-scheduling each student each semester

Building and leveraging transformative relationships for student growth

• Participate in all aspects of students’ experience including: intake, RtI, special education, internships, and post high school transition
• Actively practice restorative approaches and collaborative problem-solving in order to teach students how to take responsibility for improving their behavior and communication

Model collaborative, servant leadership

• Practice EQA Operating Values and tenants for servant leadership
• Participate in leadership develop opportunities and hone your skillfulness
• Productively participate in school decisions to insure fidelity to mission and vision

Constantly developing your own craft

• Set goals for student and staff performance and professional growth
• Actively reflect on your own work and monitor progress toward goals
• Productively seek, give, and use feedback
• Positively contribute to the school’s collegial community
• Participate in all scheduled professional development activities and seek out additional opportunities
• Involve yourself in the continual development and improvement of the school’s curriculum, culture, and program.