Senior EC/ESS Leader — Academy Development & Compliance

0000 Great Hearts America; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in North Carolina seeks a Senior EC/ESS Specialist to lead the ESS program across Bonnie Cone academies, overseeing SPED/504/EL counseling and program development. You will develop leaders, align with the National Accessibility Team, and respond to academy and CMO needs while ensuring compliance and high‑quality services for students touched by these programs.

This salaried role requires collaboration with school leaders, compliance with state and federal regulations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Minimum 5 years leading special education programs in NC public schools.
• Servant leadership with a track record of collaboration.
• Proven ability to build and support teams.
• Strong emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of NC disability law and compliance basics.
• Organized thinker with systems perspective.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ESS program across Bonnie Cone academies and ensure program quality.
• Recruit, hire, and develop ESS faculty.
• Provide professional development and coaching for academy leaders.
• Advise on ESS program changes in line with GH mission.
• Ensure state/federal reporting, data collection, and confidentiality.
• Respond to escalated parent/community concerns and emergencies.
• Participate in special projects and program reviews.

Skills

Servant leadership

Team player

Mission-driven

Emotional intelligence

Relationship-building

Conflict resolution

Organized thinker

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Great Hearts Academies in North Carolina seeks a Senior EC/ESS Specialist to lead the ESS program across Bonnie Cone academies, overseeing SPED/504/EL counseling and program development. You will develop leaders, align with the National Accessibility Team, and respond to academy and CMO needs while ensuring compliance and high‑quality services for students touched by these programs.

This salaried role requires collaboration with school leaders, compliance with state and federal regulations, and