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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Senior Director of Special Education</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><em>Do you want to help create a more just and kind world?&nbsp;</em></span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><em>Do you believe that diversity is a powerful strength for a school community?&nbsp;</em></span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><em>Do you want to ensure that every student can be successful and prepared to thrive in college, career, and life?</em></span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>You Are:</strong></span></span><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">&nbsp;</span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">A kind, communicative, social justice leader who seeks a special education leadership position, with a strong belief that you will prepare students to thrive in college, career, and life. You understand the value of ensuring that every student can reach their full potential regardless of ability. You want to lead special education programming in order to create a more just and equitable world. You have a growth mindset, want to develop the perspective, agency, and urgency to positively impact the world around you, and take actions that promote justice and equity in your community.</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"background-color:#fcfcfd\"><strong>We Are E.L. Haynes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">A learning community where every student &ndash; of every race, socioeconomic status, home language, and ability &ndash; prepares to thrive in college, career, and life. Together, we create a more just and kind world.</span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">Founded in 2004 and named for the first African-American woman to earn her Ph.D. in Mathematics, the award-winning E.L. Haynes Public Charter School serves more than 1,135 students in grades Pre-K3 through&nbsp; 12th grade. E.L. Haynes operates two campuses in the Petworth neighborhood of Northwest Washington, DC, </span></span></span><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">and offers a rigorous educational program designed to prepare students to succeed in the college of their choice.</span></span></p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">We believe that our most significant contribution to ending systemic injustice is through purposefully empowering our diverse community&mdash; as individuals and as a collective&mdash; with the skills and the conviction to be effective leaders for equity.</span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Our mission of student success is inextricably linked with our commitment to equity and the daily efforts of every member of our community to live our motto-Be Kind, Work Hard, and Get Smart.</span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"background-color:#fcfcfd\"><strong>We:</strong></span></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Lead For Equity:</strong></span></span><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"> We challenge ourselves and each other to interrupt inequities and build equitable alternatives.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Choose Joy:</strong></span></span><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"> We find, bring, and share joy in our work every day. We practice gratitude, celebrate wins, and offer praise.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Achieve Excellence:</strong></span></span><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"> We deliver high-quality work every day. We set ambitious goals, embrace challenges, and hold ourselves and each other to high standards.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Own Our Learning: </strong></span></span><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">We model a growth mindset for our students. We own our actions, mistakes, and learning. We continually look for ways to improve and produce high-quality work.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Succeed Together: </strong></span></span><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">We value every member of our community and treat each other with kindness and care. We build meaningful relationships with students, families, and each other. We achieve more through collaboration and teamwork.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>We Are Different. We Are:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">A diverse and inclusive community, </span></span><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">with more than 90% of our students identifying as culturally or linguistically diverse and nearly </span></span></span><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"background-color:#fcfcfd\">75% </span></span></span><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">of our staff identify as people of color.</span></span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">The hub of the neighborhood. We are a community school and partner with neighborhood organizations to provide our families with comprehensive medical, dental, and mental health services.&nbsp;</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">A place where all community members have their voices heard in the decision-making process.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">A school where students learn in a rigorous and coherent PK-12 environment.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">We expect students to demonstrate the following skills and qualities in our </span></span><a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WiMTusaKCTkzFulxcZXTnY1JE8jxIaeX/view\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><u>graduate profile.</u></span></span></a><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"background-color:#fcfcfd\"><strong>About Our Academic Program:</strong></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">E.L. Haynes provides a rigorous and engaging college preparatory curriculum for students in grades Pre-K through 12. Our instructional program provides intensive learning experiences that deepen understanding at all grade levels so that every student is prepared to become kind and curious community members, lifelong learners, and leaders of social justice.&nbsp;</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Please read more about our </span></span><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"background-color:#fcfcfd\">academic program</span></span></span><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"> </span></span><a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vYbL8yFqN0xgvJLDhQlOIhYOdT_bZ7rNb-rpVxgW8Lo/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><u>here</u></span></span></a><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Student Support Services Model:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Our firm belief is that all students, including those with disabilities, can achieve at high levels. We also believe that all students benefit from the inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education classroom. Both research and our own experience demonstrate that students with disabilities perform better with greater access to the general education curriculum and non-disabled peers. Based on this belief, we only remove students from the general education classroom when absolutely necessary for the student to learn. Our special education program provides access to our students with disabilities through Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans.</span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"background-color:#fcfcfd\"><strong>About the Position:</strong></span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">The Director of Special Education is responsible for implementing and maintaining all Special Education and 504 programs for students in grades Pre-K through 12 and ensuring that services comply with the LEA, state, and federal objectives and laws.</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\">The Director of Special Education provides oversight of the Student Support Services team at the three E.L. Haynes campuses, including planning, designing, and implementing all phases of instructional service delivery across the continuum provided by the Special Education staff, and serving as a resource to school personnel and families. The Director of Special Education is a Student Support Services team member and reports to the Managing Director of Student Support Services. This is a 12-month position.</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>You will lead:</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Special Education Instruction and Supervision</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#1f1f1f\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><em>Strategic Vision, Program Development, and Delivery</em></span></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Provide strong leadership and implement the overall vision of the special education program to ensure continuous organizational development and improvement.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Ensure that E. L. Haynes provides best-in-class supports for students with disabilities that serves all needs in the least restrictive environment.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Understand the administration, principles, and methods of educational and instructional services delivery models</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Implement assigned programs and projects to align with LEA and state curriculum and instructional objectives</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#1f1f1f\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><em>Instructional Leadership and Capacity Building</em></span></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Serve as the special education expert and lead coach, setting the vision for and building the capacity of all school leaders to be effective coaches on anti-ableist programming and practices, thereby ensuring our mission of serving students across all ability markers is realized.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Coach and support school leadership teams to assist with the overall evaluation of inclusionary practices in their schools to identify and develop strategies for improvement.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Provide feedback to the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), principals, and coaches about general education areas that impact differentiation and observations made in general education classrooms.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Collaborate with school leadership to conduct co-observations and instructional rounds to support academic and behavioral program improvements.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Supervise special education instructional staff training, related service providers, and educational aides to ensure well-trained personnel.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Support teachers by providing instructional best practices and strategies to assist students with disabilities in accessing the grade-level curriculum.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#1f1f1f\"><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><em>Program Evaluation and Compliance Oversight</em></span></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Evaluate on an ongoing basis the total special education program, curriculum, procedures, and individual students&rsquo; needs and achievements.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Serve as the primary point of contact for the Compliance Specialists.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Provide onsite technical assistance and coaching to Compliance and Instructional Specialists.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Work with the Compliance Specialists to ensure campuses meet compliance targets, including IEP compliance, eligibility timelines, related service provision, progress report completion, and DCCATS reporting.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Special Education Processes and Procedures</strong></span></span></p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><em>Legal Compliance, Policy Development, and Oversight</em></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Maintain expertise in developing special education issues, laws, and case law, writing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure program consistency, legality, and ethical practice across the LEA for maximizing student post-secondary success.</span></span></li>\n\t<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"><span style=\"color:#000000\">Ensure E.L. 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We are a community school and partner with neighborhood organizations to provide our families with comprehensive medical, dental, and mental health services.&nbsp;\\n\\tA place where all community members have their voices heard in the decision-making process.\\n\\tA school where students learn in a rigorous and coherent PK-12 environment.\\n\\n\\nWe expect students to demonstrate the following skills and qualities in our graduate profile.&nbsp;&nbsp;\\n\\nAbout Our Academic Program:\\n\\nE.L. Haynes provides a rigorous and engaging college preparatory curriculum for students in grades Pre-K through 12. 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