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About the Role

The Manager of Special Services serves as the school-based leader responsible for the execution of all Special Services programming, ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of services for Students with Disabilities (SWDs), Multilingual Learners (MLLs), and students receiving additional academic and behavioral supports. This role ensures Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 plans, and multilingual learner services are implemented with fidelity and acts as the primary owner of compliance, service delivery, and risk management related to Special Services.

Responsibilities

Oversee Special Services Delivery and Compliance
Ensure full implementation of all IEP, 504, and MLL services in alignment with legal and network requirements.
Deliver services in addition to managing the team delivering those services (e.g. ICT and SETSS)
Maintain full ownership of SESIS accuracy, compliance documentation, and audit readiness.
Monitor service delivery to ensure that all mandated services, accommodations, and modifications are provided accurately and on time.
Identify and proactively mitigate compliance risks related to Special Services programming.
Manage Special Services Staff and Instructional Implementation
Directly manage Special Education teachers, paraprofessionals, and service providers, inclusive of specialized settings (e.g. 12:1 settings, etc.).
Ensure that teachers and staff consistently implement IEPs, accommodations, and mandated supports and services with fidelity.
Observe and monitor classroom implementation of services and provide targeted feedback related to compliance and specialized instructional techniques.
Support staff in executing their responsibilities related to service delivery, documentation, and progress monitoring.
Directly provide services to students through SETSS or ICT instruction based on school case load to ensure continuity of services.
Lead Case Management and Family Engagement
Serve as the primary leader of IEP meetings, reevaluations, and other legally required meetings.
Manage high-stakes family communication related to student services, placement, and compliance.
Partner with families to ensure clarity, trust, and alignment around student support plans.
Collaborate with CSE and external stakeholders to ensure appropriate service provision.
Lead MTSS and Intervention Systems
Oversee school-based MTSS systems, including academic and behavioral data cycles.
Ensure that intervention systems are implemented with fidelity and aligned to student needs.
Partner with academic and SEL teams to coordinate supports for students across tiers.
Partner with School and Network Leadership
Collaborate with school leadership to ensure Special Services are integrated into the broader instructional and operational vision.
Partner with Operations on testing accommodations, state testing logistics, and compliance documentation.
Work closely with network Special Services leaders to implement systems, policies, and priorities.
Participate actively in school leadership team meetings and planning processes.
May be assigned other duties as needed

Requirements

Mission-driven educator committed to Democracy Prep’s mission of college success and authentic civic engagement for all scholars.
Strong systems leader who can manage complex compliance requirements while maintaining a focus on student outcomes.
Expert in IDEA, Section 504, NYSED regulations, and multilingual learner requirements.
Experienced leader of Special Education teams, with a track record of ensuring strong implementation of IEPs and services.
Proactive problem-solver who can anticipate risks and ensure strong execution of services.
Strong communicator who can navigate high-stakes family conversations and lead legally binding meetings with confidence.
Collaborative leader who works effectively with school leadership, network teams, and external providers.
Organized and detail-oriented manager who ensures accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across systems.

Skills

Special Education
IEP implementation
504 plan implementation
Multilingual Learner services
Compliance management
Risk management
Instructional leadership
Case management
Family engagement
MTSS systems
Data analysis
Collaboration
Communication

Location

Bronx, NY
Harlem, NY

Work Type

In-person
12-month position
Full-time

Experience Level

20+ years of relevant experience (for upper end of salary range)
Years of completed teaching and special education leadership experience

Education Level

Advanced degree
Current (or eligibility for) NY certification in Special Education

Salary/Compensations

$73,000 to $125,652+
$79,481 to $106,618 (majority of hires)
$15,000 stipend

Benefits

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
403B matching
Parental leave
Smartphone
Laptop

About the Company

Democracy Prep Public Schools seeks to educate responsible citizen-scholars who will change the world.
Believes that by building a DREAM team that represents numerous perspectives, backgrounds, and expertises, they can achieve their goal together.
Encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal Opportunity

Democracy Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.