Who are We?
Brooke Charter Schools is a network of four public charter schools, serving grades K-12 in Mattapan, Roslindale, and East Boston. At Brooke, we coach and invest in our teachers so that they can help our students achieve at the highest levels and graduate from college. We believe academic achievement empowers our students to live choice-filled lives and enhances their ability to contribute to creating a just world. In a culture of achievement, educators support students in recognizing and building on their identities as sources of strength even as they work to grow and achieve in new ways.
Overview of the High School Student Support manager role:
The high school leadership team is led by the high school principal and includes a director of operations and four assistant principals (Math, Humanities, Spanish/Arts, and Science/C.S.), a Student Support Manager, and a History Department Manager. The team works together to ensure a strong and coordinated approach to delivering excellent instruction and a robust and thriving school culture. The specific responsibilities of the Student Support Manager are as follows:
Responsibilities
- Ensures Brooke is in compliance with all special education and Section 504 laws (in coordination with the Network Chief of Student Support)
- Ensures school is in compliance with English Language Development (ELD) services (in coordination with the Network Multilingual Learner Coordinator Chair)
- Supervises IEP and 504 case managers, school psychologist(s), social worker(s), and paraprofessionals
- Oversees Child Study Team Process and special education qualification process
- Coordinates out of school tutoring programs for student on medical leave, or away from school for other reasons
- Schedules services, including related services and mental health services
- Oversees and coordinates testing accommodations
- Assists principal and network leaders in developing course pathways
- Oversees and coordinates testing accommodations
- Serves as an attendance team member
- Assist in Coordinated Program Reviews and other state / federal monitoring
- Holds a strong vision for what excellent high school instruction looks like and deeply believes in the importance of realizing that vision
- Effectively develops staff. Plans and leads weekly professional development that meets the needs of the instructional staff and results in improved achievement
- Regularly observes and gives in-person feedback to staff in the department
- Oversees data cycles and data-based actions aligned to academic goals of being one of the best schools in the state regarding MCAS scores and AP passage rate per student.
- Creates and conveys a positive vision for student culture and realizes that vision through leadership and development of staff, community meetings, strong communication, presence, and the power of example.
- Develops and maintains a positive staff culture on the student support team based on a shared commitment to the school’s mission and a belief in their own power to contribute to it.
- Contributes to positive culture leadership across the school
- Supports and upholds strong school policies that lead to a consistent, fair, and effective school culture.
- Has a visible presence throughout the school.
- Attends community events.
Qualifications
- 3 years of teaching experience
- Deep knowledge of support services including special education and Section 504
- Special Education License (in or out of state) or a degree in Special Education
Compensation
- Starts at $87,000 for candidates meeting minimum requirements.
The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Brooke Charter Schools. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world we live in.
