Student Support Specialist
About this role
Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives.
Overview
TC Harris School & Academy is now seeking a Student Support Specialist to join their Education Leadership team!
At TC Harris, this position will play a key role within IEP Compliance, External Stakeholder Partnerships, and student Admissions at TC Harris.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide leadership, vision, direction, supervision and expertise in compliance with the IEP process.
Attend and Facilitate IEP meetings.
Assist in planning and development of IEP.
Work directly with teachers, support staff, and IEP team to design and execute effective student interventions and accommodations.
Collaborate with teachers, parents, LEA’s, and Student caseworkers to implement and ensure compliance with specialized education plans.
Ensure all legal and procedural requirements are met, including maintaining accurate IEP records. Maintains database of student IEP and evaluation dates.
Analyze student data and progress on IEP goals.
Supports teachers with IEP data tracking and goal progress monitoring.
Coordinate the admission review and dismissal/discharge of student with regards to educational documents for each student.
Participates in classroom placement decisions based on educational, social, and behavioral data presented.
Conducts student academic assessments upon admission and when needed.
Assist with the development, design and implementation of school systems to ensure routine monitoring of IEP documentation for compliance.
Collaborate with staff in developing and providing support in the implementation of the IEP process to ensure compliance with federal, state and T.C. Harris guidelines.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required, Master's degree preferred
A valid Indiana Special Education license in Mild and/or Severe Intervention required. A Director of Exceptional Needs License is preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with writing compliant Individual Education Plans that utilize state standards and content connectors.
Ability to lead case conferences and must have knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, and Article 7.
Must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including parents, teachers, clinicians, and administrators.
Experience with DOE graduation pathways and the requirements for graduation.
Position Schedule + Benefits:
Schedule: Following the Regular School year calendar + ESY availability
Salary: Starting at $60,000 Annually + additional credit for licensures and Special Education experience
PTO: 8 Personal Days + 10 Sick Days, in addition to year round compensation
Tuition Assistance program for further professional development
Student Loan Paydown Program
Health, Dental, Vision, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance
Generous PTO package
We are an Employee Owned Company! You will automatically acquire company stock after one year of employment.
Pet Insurance
401(k) Match
PayActive – access your wages the very next day!
Join a school that truly provides the individualized attention that is essential for students having significant special needs!
Additional Information
MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.
MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.
Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners. We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best. Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.
Our Culture
At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:
Passion
Accountability
Teamwork
Openness
Continuous Learning and Innovation
As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!
MyPath is proudly Majority Women Employee-Owned, with women leading at every level from the frontline to the boardroom. Our strength comes from all of us. Every Owner, regardless of gender, plays a vital role in shaping our culture, driving our mission, and building a workplace where opportunity and ownership are shared by all.
MyPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We embrace the unique characteristics, abilities, and life experiences of our employees and believe that equitable and inclusive practices are essential to our success. We value the diversity of our Owners, the individuals we serve, and the communities we engage with.