Job Description
Job Description
The Student Support Director leads the school's comprehensive student support systems to ensure that every child has access to the services and resources needed to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
This role oversees the Exceptional Children (EC) program, Section 504 plans, and behavioral and social-emotional supports. Working closely with educators and families, the Student Support Director helps ensure that student services are responsive, inclusive, and aligned with the school's Montessori approach.
Within the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), this role partners with the instructional team while providing leadership for Tier 3 supports, complex student needs, and transitions into formal EC services when appropriate.
This position is deeply centered on supporting students, partnering with families, and helping staff navigate complex needs with care and clarity.
Reports to: Board of Directors
Supervises: Student Support Team (EC staff, interventionists, counselors, behavioral/SEL staff)
Key Responsibilities
Student Support Leadership
Lead and support a coordinated system of services for students with diverse needs
Supervise and support student support staff
Foster collaboration between educators and student support team members
Exceptional Children (EC) & 504 Services
Oversee the implementation of EC services and IEPs
Support evaluation, eligibility, and service delivery processes
Ensure effective implementation of Section 504 plans and accommodations
MTSS & Tier 3 Support
Partner with the Teaching & Learning Coordinator and Education Director within the MTSS framework
Provide leadership for Tier 3 intervention planning and support
Participate in data review and problem-solving for students with more intensive needs
Support transitions from MTSS into EC evaluation and services when appropriate
Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support
Lead the school's behavioral and social-emotional support systems
Support Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavioral interventions
Collaborate with staff to implement proactive and restorative approaches
Compliance & Program Oversight
Ensure alignment with federal and state requirements (IDEA, Section 504, and related guidelines)
Support clear and consistent processes for documentation and service delivery
Assessment & Accommodations
Ensure appropriate testing accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 plans
Partner with the Testing Coordinator to support implementation
Staff Support & Development
Supervise, evaluate, and support student support staff
Support professional growth and collaborative problem-solving
Participate in hiring and onboarding of student support team members
Family & Community Engagement
Serve as a key partner for families navigating student support services
Support communication between families and school teams
Build connections with community partners and resources
Culture & Collaborative Leadership
Contribute to the school's participatory leadership model
Promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and student-centered decision-making
Qualifications
Required
Master's degree in special education, school psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field
Experience supporting students with diverse learning or behavioral needs
Knowledge of special education and 504 processes
Experience working collaboratively with educators and families
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred
North Carolina licensure in a related field
Experience in a school leadership or coordination role
Experience in a public or Montessori school setting
Familiarity with MTSS frameworks
Job Requirements
Required
Master's degree in special education, school psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field
Experience supporting students with diverse learning or behavioral needs
Knowledge of special education and 504 processes
Experience working collaboratively with educators and families
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred
North Carolina licensure in a related field
Experience in a school leadership or coordination role
Experience in a public or Montessori school setting
Familiarity with MTSS frameworks
The Student Support Director leads the school's comprehensive student support systems to ensure that every child has access to the services and resources needed to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
This role oversees the Exceptional Children (EC) program, Section 504 plans, and behavioral and social-emotional supports. Working closely with educators and families, the Student Support Director helps ensure that student services are responsive, inclusive, and aligned with the school's Montessori approach.
Within the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), this role partners with the instructional team while providing leadership for Tier 3 supports, complex student needs, and transitions into formal EC services when appropriate.
This position is deeply centered on supporting students, partnering with families, and helping staff navigate complex needs with care and clarity.
Reports to: Board of Directors
Supervises: Student Support Team (EC staff, interventionists, counselors, behavioral/SEL staff)
Key Responsibilities
Student Support Leadership
Lead and support a coordinated system of services for students with diverse needs
Supervise and support student support staff
Foster collaboration between educators and student support team members
Exceptional Children (EC) & 504 Services
Oversee the implementation of EC services and IEPs
Support evaluation, eligibility, and service delivery processes
Ensure effective implementation of Section 504 plans and accommodations
MTSS & Tier 3 Support
Partner with the Teaching & Learning Coordinator and Education Director within the MTSS framework
Provide leadership for Tier 3 intervention planning and support
Participate in data review and problem-solving for students with more intensive needs
Support transitions from MTSS into EC evaluation and services when appropriate
Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support
Lead the school's behavioral and social-emotional support systems
Support Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavioral interventions
Collaborate with staff to implement proactive and restorative approaches
Compliance & Program Oversight
Ensure alignment with federal and state requirements (IDEA, Section 504, and related guidelines)
Support clear and consistent processes for documentation and service delivery
Assessment & Accommodations
Ensure appropriate testing accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 plans
Partner with the Testing Coordinator to support implementation
Staff Support & Development
Supervise, evaluate, and support student support staff
Support professional growth and collaborative problem-solving
Participate in hiring and onboarding of student support team members
Family & Community Engagement
Serve as a key partner for families navigating student support services
Support communication between families and school teams
Build connections with community partners and resources
Culture & Collaborative Leadership
Contribute to the school's participatory leadership model
Promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and student-centered decision-making
Qualifications
Required
Master's degree in special education, school psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field
Experience supporting students with diverse learning or behavioral needs
Knowledge of special education and 504 processes
Experience working collaboratively with educators and families
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred
North Carolina licensure in a related field
Experience in a school leadership or coordination role
Experience in a public or Montessori school setting
Familiarity with MTSS frameworks
Job Requirements
Required
Master's degree in special education, school psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field
Experience supporting students with diverse learning or behavioral needs
Knowledge of special education and 504 processes
Experience working collaboratively with educators and families
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred
North Carolina licensure in a related field
Experience in a school leadership or coordination role
Experience in a public or Montessori school setting
Familiarity with MTSS frameworks
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