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About Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School

Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School's mission is to provide diverse families of Washington DC a public Montessori education designed to enable children to develop within themselves the power to shape their lives and the world around them.

Our vision is for students to have the competence and courage to individually excel, and collectively build a just society.

Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School was founded in early 2016 in Washington, DC and currently serves 388 students from Pre-K 3 through grade 6. At Breakthrough Montessori PCS, we believe in the unbounded potential of all children; students of all races, classes, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and backgrounds deserve a personalized education. Our school is grounded in an institutional commitment to development, prevention, and community. We support human development through a strict application of the time-tested Montessori instructional model. We support prevention through early learning, support, and intervention, enabling us to quickly and effectively address learning challenges. Finally, we support the community through an intensive approach to family engagement.

Breakthrough Montessori PCS is committed to equity in all areas of our school's work. We believe in the unbounded potential of all children. Therefore, we are a supportive environment that seeks to employ a diverse staff reflective of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds.

Breakthrough Montessori PCS is a coaching school; all team members receive and give coaching to support professional growth.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Student Support, the Student Support Coordinator serves as a member of the school's administrative team and supports the development and implementation of systems that ensure all students receive the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports needed to thrive. The Coordinator promotes the school's anti-racist, anti-bias goals by helping ensure equitable access to learning and support services for all students.

The Student Support Coordinator collaborates with classroom teams, specialists, and school leadership to support the implementation of the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), monitor student progress, and coordinate student support processes. The Coordinator also assists with the implementation of services for students with EL, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 plans, ensuring practices align with federal, state, and District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) requirements.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

The Student Support Coordinator is a 12-month position. Working hours are Mondays from 8:00am-4:30 pm and Tuesday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.

Responsibilities include the following:

Special Education Coordination

• Supports the coordination and implementation of services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 plans.
• Assists in the preparation and facilitation of IEP and 504 meetings.
• Ensures that accommodations and modifications are implemented consistently in classrooms.
• Collaborates with special education staff and related service providers to support students with diverse learning needs.
• Supports the monitoring of student progress toward IEP goals.

Compliance and Documentation

• Supports the school's compliance with federal, state, and District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regulations related to special education and student services.
• Helps monitor timelines and documentation related to evaluations, IEP meetings, and related services.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation related to student interventions and support services.
• Assists with the preparation of documentation for compliance reviews and reporting requirements.

Data and Assessment

• Collects and monitors student data related to academic performance, behavior, and intervention outcomes.
• Uses multiple data sources to identify trends and support decision-making related to student interventions.
• Collaborates with school leadership and classroom teams to review student outcomes and adjust supports as needed.
• Maintains systems for tracking student progress and intervention effectiveness.
  

Collaboration, Communication, and Community Relations

• Collaborates with classroom educators, specialists, and school leadership to ensure a coordinated approach to student support.
• Serves as a liaison between teachers, families, and service providers to support student success.
• Communicates with families regarding student support plans and available resources.
• Participates in schoolwide meetings and events that support student well-being and community engagement.
• Provides ongoing support and staff training on systems, processes and procedures to ensure student success.

Required Competencies and Qualifications:

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable and inclusive education for all students.
• Understands and supports the implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and District of Columbia OSSE regulations related to student services.
• Knowledge of related data systems such as Quickbase, SLED, CLICK and Special Programs.
• Ability to analyze student data to support decision-making and intervention planning.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple processes and timelines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with educators, families, and service providers.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Maintains a positive, flexible, and solution-oriented approach in a fast-paced school environment.

Education and Experience:

• Experience working with diverse populations of students, parents, and families.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in special education, social work, counseling, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting student support systems, intervention programs, or special education services in a school setting.
• Experience working in a public charter school or knowledge of District of Columbia education regulations preferred.

Working Conditions:

The working environment characteristics described represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The position involves sitting, bending, standing, pushing, and reaching with both hands/ arms as necessary and may require some lifting up to 40lbs. In addition to the routine use of standard office equipment.