- Salary
- $100k – $116k
- Location
- 20 Bruckner Blvd, Bronx, NY, 10454 (Mott Haven Middle School)
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- DREAM Charter Schools
- Seniority
- Mid
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Lever
Description
Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.
Reporting to the Principal, this position will serve as a leader for staff and parents with regard to special education services and regulations. In addition, the Middle School Dean of Student Supports will work closely with the Network Director of Special Education and the school-based leadership team to ensure the implementation of special education policies and the integration of student support services.
The Middle School Dean of Student Supports should thoroughly understand state and federal regulations and local policies regarding children with special needs. The candidate should have experience leading IEP Meetings, coaching teachers when writing IEP reports, adhering to all timelines/deadlines, and demonstrating a solution-oriented mindset when working through challenging situations. The Middle School Dean of Student Supports should be flexible, self-motivated, a team player, and be able to manage up effectively.
Like all DREAM employees, the Middle School Dean of Student Supports should demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of DREAM and have substantial expertise in all areas of responsibility. Candidates must also value DREAM’s comprehensive approach to education and desire to make a lasting impact in underserved communities as part of a growing organization.
Major Focus Areas:
Special Education Compliance
Teaching Caseload Students with IEPs & Below Grade Level
Response to Intervention (RTI)
SPED Teacher/Dept Leadership
Skills
Compliance
Benefits
Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;Dental and vision plans;Disability benefits;Life insurance;Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;Flexible spending account options;Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);Fitness and entertainment discounts;A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure;Referral, performance, and tenure milestone bonuses;Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program;Tuition reimbursement support;Access to a professional development fund;School-based 12-month employees have approximately 48 days off throughout the school year including holidays, school breaks, personal days, and wellness days.Benefits are subject to change.DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience. The incoming annual salary range for this position is $100,000 to $116,000. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All regular employees receive annual compensation increases and have the opportunity to earn both performance- and tenure-based bonuses. Because we value tenure in each role, our salary ranges are not capped.
