Senior ESS Lead - IEP & Education Program Coach

Great Hearts Lake Charles; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Lake Charles is seeking an Academy ESS Lead to oversee the ESS department, guide ESSCs, and ensure strict adherence to IEP processes and data integrity. This on-site leadership role drives collaboration with teachers, specialists, and administration.

The role emphasizes supervising caseload assignments, coordinating annual IEPs, and mentoring ESS staff while partnering with the headmaster to communicate ESS roles to the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a special education coordinator.
• Experience as ESS coordinator in Great Hearts school preferred.
• AZ Special Education Teaching Certificate (AZ Mild to Moderate or K-12 Cross-Categorical) required/valid.

Responsibilities

• Oversee caseload distribution discussions and final assignment decisions for ESSCs.
• Coordinate and execute annual IEP meetings and reviews for caseload students.
• Manage relationships with related service providers and school psychologist; ensure data and invoices are accurate.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Emotional intelligence

Communication

Collaboration

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

IEP writing programs

SIS (Student Information System)

Job description

Great Hearts Lake Charles is seeking an Academy ESS Lead to oversee the ESS department, guide ESSCs, and ensure strict adherence to IEP processes and data integrity. This on-site leadership role drives collaboration with teachers, specialists, and administration.

The role emphasizes supervising caseload assignments, coordinating annual IEPs, and mentoring ESS staff while partnering with the headmaster to communicate ESS roles to the community.