Senior Special Education & ESS Program Lead

Great Hearts Academies; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks a Senior Exceptional Children/ESS Specialist to lead the ESS program across Bonnie Cone academies in Charlotte, NC. You will guide program leaders, recruit ESS faculty, and drive professional development in alignment with GH mission.

You will ensure compliance with state and federal requirements for SPED, 504, EL, and counseling while collaborating with the National Accessibility Team and GH executive leaders. Local travel within NC is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required and 5 years of NC public school experience preferred.
• Experience leading special education/exceptional children programs in NC.
• Charter school experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop ESS program leaders at Bonnie Cone academies.
• Assist recruitment, interviewing and onboarding of ESS faculty.
• Direct regional professional development for ESS services.
• Advise on NC disability law changes and program best practices.
• Ensure state and federal compliance for SPED, 504, EL and Counseling.
• Assist with escalated parent/community complaints resolution.
• Support staffing transitions and special projects as needed.
• Collect and analyze data for program review and improvement.
• Monitor national/state trends affecting ESS implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Emotional intelligence

Relationship-building

Conflict resolution

Organized

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Great Hearts Academies seeks a Senior Exceptional Children/ESS Specialist to lead the ESS program across Bonnie Cone academies in Charlotte, NC. You will guide program leaders, recruit ESS faculty, and drive professional development in alignment with GH mission.

You will ensure compliance with state and federal requirements for SPED, 504, EL, and counseling while collaborating with the National Accessibility Team and GH executive leaders. Local travel within NC is required.