Moline Christian School
ESS Director
Seeking an ESS Director to coordinate the educational programming which involves a school-wide system of support and services.
- Participate in Administrative Team Meetings
- Provides recommendations to administration on staffing needs based on caseload
- Create a service schedule for ESS students, students needing intervention and Paraeducators.
- Establish and maintain a school-wide system of support including: A referral process; Continuity of support and services throughout all grade levels; Common language and clear communication among staff and parents
- Coordinates with administration and other instructional leaders to identify professional learning opportunities and best practices to support all students
- Evaluates educational programming consistency/coherency (common language and forms), quality (expectations and practices), efficiency and effectiveness
- Provide fidelity and accountability to general education staff for the need to utilize all student accommodations and interventions as outlined in the ISPs
- Support and mentor all ESS staff in their fivefold role of: Direct Teaching; Consultant to General Education staff; Students Diagnostician; Paraeducator Supervisor; Student Advocate
- Maintain valid teacher certification.
- Serve as a liaison between all members of the ESS team, including public school providers.
Job Requirements
We are looking for an ESS Director who has a vibrant and active faith life and a personal relationship with the Lord.
- Collaborate and consult with general education teachers, administrators, and parents when needed concerning students receiving direct and indirect support, including issues of: academic adjustment; social development; providing materials when necessary; creating curriculum as needed.
- Coordinate Child Study Teams to discuss student progress and make decisions about diagnostic evaluation possibilities.
- Coordinate and facilitate formal teacher-to-teacher meetings as necessary.
- Manage as necessary the paperwork flow and fidelity of how it is being implemented in the classroom.
- Works to establish an MTSS for early intervention and oversees that interventions are happening.
- Be involved as needed within an established Benchmarking/Screening and Progress Monitoring protocol.
- Report evaluation results to parents/guardians and General Education school staff.
- Make suggestions concerning effective teaching strategies, materials and curriculum, relative to assessment results.
Education Requirements
- A degree in special education preferred
Position Benefits
- Salaried with benefits