Senior ESS Lead & Special Education Coach

0702 Great Hearts Lake Charles; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Lake Charles is seeking an Academy ESS Lead to supervise the ESS department, coordinate IEP processes, and guide teachers, in residence, and ESSAs. The role sits on campus and reports to the Academy ESS Lead, with duties spanning data reviews, meeting facilitation, invoices, and provider coordination.

The position emphasizes leadership, compliance with IEP timelines, and collaboration across teams to support students with special education needs within a classical liberal arts

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the special education process and compliance.
• Leadership, coaching, and mentoring experience.
• High emotional intelligence and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversees caseload distribution and final student assignments.
• Coordinates and conducts initial and triennial data reviews and IEP meetings.
• Maintains relationships with related service providers and school psychologists.
• Reviews IEPs and progress reports for accuracy.
• Guides ESSCs in pedagogy and collaboration with general education teachers.
• Leads ESS team to year-end responsibilities and rollover planning.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

Collaboration

Conflict resolution

Communication

Special ed process

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Great Hearts Lake Charles is seeking an Academy ESS Lead to supervise the ESS department, coordinate IEP processes, and guide teachers, in residence, and ESSAs. The role sits on campus and reports to the Academy ESS Lead, with duties spanning data reviews, meeting facilitation, invoices, and provider coordination.

The position emphasizes leadership, compliance with IEP timelines, and collaboration across teams to support students with special education needs within a classical liberal arts