2025-2026 Director of Special Education for The Constellations Program at Crescent City Schools

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCrescent City Schools is seeking a full-time, well-qualified Director of Special Education. This full-time position provides quality school-based leadership and compliance, which includes but is not limited to program design, teacher coaching, assessment/evaluation, intervention/treatment, IEP planning and implementation, legal compliance, related documentation, and communication between teachers, paraprofessionals, related services providers, administration, and families. The Constellations Program’s Director of Special Education reports to the Principal of The Constellations Program. The Director of Special Education impacts students’ lives by:Embodying, advocating, and operationalizing the mission, vision, and direction of the schoolAchieving dramatic and consistent improvement in the academic and functional performance of studentsManaging the special education department, overseeing the performance of special education teachers and staffEnsuring that all students with IEPs are case managed and appropriate services are providedEnsuring that the program complies with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations governing students with exceptionalitiesConferring with students’ families, school leadership, testing specialists, and other professionals to develop IEPs designed to promote students’ academic, physical, and social developmentDeveloping flexible groups for students within individual classes with the assistance of teachersCoordinating School Building Level Committees and review of student IEPs; offering detailed recommendations on successful techniques for meeting accommodationsSupporting and leading professional development and growth of faculty, especially with regard to special educationObserving and providing feedback to teachers and paraprofessionals to improve academic outcomes for students Participating in daily, weekly, and quarterly meetings about student achievementUsing leadership feedback and goal-setting to improve daily practiceParticipating in the life of the school, including student activities and eventsTaking on other tasks as neededWhat We Offer:Click here for more information about our innovative compensation system. This role is on the Lead Scale and may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside your regular job duties, or longevity with CCS.Click here for more information about our award-winning benefits package, which includes fully-paid health insurance, immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies.Apply now if you: Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City SchoolsBelieve in the unlimited potential of each childHave an outstanding record of working with students with exceptionalitiesHave the desire to be a founding leadership member of a special education school or students with significant disabilitiesInspire your students and colleaguesHave a BA or BS DegreePossess Louisiana Special Education Teacher Certification (or equivalent certification in another state), Severe-Profound Special Education Teacher Certification preferredPhysical RequirementsRegularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 poundsThis is an in-person role About Crescent City SchoolsCrescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city. At Crescent City Schools, we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. About The Constellations ProgramThe Constellations Program is a preK through 4th grade school setting for students with low-incidence disabilities. At Constellations, we prepare students to achieve their highest independent level of functioning. The Constellations Program will support students in meeting their functional skill needs as well as the academic skills aligned to the LEAP Connect. While this program is geared primarily towards students with Autism, it is open to other students with limited to no verbal skills, intellectual impairments, and similar exceptionalities.Powered by JazzHRCqaXPNSQRh