Senior EC/ESS Leader: Special Education & Programs

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

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior EC/ESS Specialist to lead the ESS program across Bonnie Cone academies. You will drive SPED/504/EL initiatives, support academy leaders, and collaborate with the National Accessibility Team.

This salaried-exempt role requires 5 years of public-school experience in special education, strong leadership, and a commitment to Great Hearts mission, with interstate travel to NC sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Higher Education required.
• 5 years’ experience leading special education programs in public schools (NC preferred).
• Experience with SPED, 504, EL and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop academy ESS leaders across Bonnie Cone academies.
• Coordinate state reporting, data collection, and compliance.
• Collaborate with National Accessibility Team on program development.
• Support recruitment, coaching, and professional development.

Skills

Servant leadership

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Conflict resolution

Emotional intelligence

Education

BA or higher degree

Public school SPED experience

Job description

Great Hearts Academies in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior EC/ESS Specialist to lead the ESS program across Bonnie Cone academies. You will drive SPED/504/EL initiatives, support academy leaders, and collaborate with the National Accessibility Team.

This salaried-exempt role requires 5 years of public-school experience in special education, strong leadership, and a commitment to Great Hearts mission, with interstate travel to NC sites.