EXCEL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS Associate Dean of Student Supports - Compliance Salary in the United States

Organization Overview

Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality education to students in East Boston and Chelsea. Over the years, we have grown from one middle school to a network of four schools with 1,400 students in grades 5 to 12. At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post-secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory. 

We present our students with educational experiences that allow them to grow and discover their best selves so that when they leave our halls, they can successfully navigate all of the post-secondary options available to them. You can read more about the impact of the Excel Academy model here.

At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements. We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social-emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development. We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive. Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do. 

Growth Happens Here.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Associate Dean of Student Supports - Compliance provides focus and specialized support to the Learning Support Team at Excel Academy Charter High School and impacts students with disabilities at a variety of levels. This position will report to the Dean of Student Supports, and will ensure students receiving special education and/or 504 accommodations make significant academic gains. The Associate Dean of Student Supports will also manage key instructional roles and co-lead the Learning Support Department.

Directly manage and cultivate key staff members

• Manage members of broader Student Supports Teams, which may include, Case Managers, Counselors, Special Education Coordinators, and School Psychologist;
• Provide school-based support and feedback to the SLP, Reading Specialist, and school-based services like OT; and
• Support case managers and instructional learning support team members to understand special education from a compliance lens, as appropriate for their roles

Lead, Monitor, and Evaluate Special Education Compliance

• Monitor Special Education compliance for Excel Academy Charter High School;
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate team systems related to all aspects of Special education compliance;
• Lead and participate in compliance reviews, as needed;
• Lead SIMS data process;
• Serve as SSD Coordinator for all College Board exams;
• Lead case management department

Serve as a co-leader of the Student Supports Department

• Management of team members within the learning support team;
• Serve as the co-leader of the school-based Learning Support Team, including co-leading team and Department meetings, when applicable;
• Partner with the Dean of Student office, especially when working with students who have IEPs and 504 plans to manage behavior plans;
• Manage compliance and case management for students in extended hospitalizations or extended absences related to students’ disabilities;
• Support network PAC meetings coordination;
• May lead SST (Student Supports Team)
• Serve as Local Educational Agency representative (LEA). as needed

Serve as a productive member of the Administrative team

• Provide morning and after-school coverage as specified by the team;
• Drive school improvement through participation in annual summer strategic planning cycle;
• Meaningfully participate in monthly leadership meetings and weekly instructional leadership team meetings; and
• Collaborate regularly with other administrators, including the Head of School, Assistant Head of School, and other Deans (Deans of Students, Operations, Curriculum & Instruction, & College Access & Post-secondary support).
• Collaborate regularly with other administrators, including the Head of School, Assistant Head of School, other Deans (Deans of Students, Operations, Curriculum & Instruction, & College Access & Post-secondary support), and Network Director of Student Supports

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree and certification in Special Education is required; a Master’s degree is strongly preferred;
• A minimum of three years’ special education teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting is strongly preferred;
• A commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model;
• A commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;
• The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment;
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and
• An openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in receiving feedback for continuous improvement.

Preference will be given to applicants who also:

• Have experience in a public or charter school setting
• Speak Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic fluently
• Can speak to the importance of rigorous classroom instruction and culture
• Can speak to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion