Founding High School Dean of Student Supports (2026-2027)

Please view our full job description and APPLY on Our Career Site!Organization Overview Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college. At Excel we believe that every studentregardless of race zip code or economic statusdeserves access to a free high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations rigorous instruction and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path. About our Team Everyday our team members choose to be positive drive their own growth uplift one another and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve. About the RoleThe Founding High School Dean of Student Supports (DOSS) will provide focus and specialized support to Student Support Teams including but not limited to Special Education ELL and Counseling. This position will report to the Head of School and will ensure students receiving special education 504 accommodations and or ELL services make significant academic and social/emotional gains. The Dean of Student Supports will also manage key instructional roles across the learning support team and learning support leadership team. Starting Salary: $68 - $107k commensurate with ImpactOversee Student Supports and InterventionOversee Special Education Consultants on a school-based level (SLP OT School Psych etc.)Manage the implementation and quality of of all Special Education and ELL programming including Extended School YearCoordinate monitor and evaluate programming on a regular basis to ensure students with special needs have access to high quality programs supports and related servicesHold a high level holistic understanding of how students with special needs 504 plans and ELLs are accessing academic programming and use data to drive necessary changes with key stakeholdersCoordination and collaboration with the Network Director of Student Supports and interim case management for students that may be considered for outplacement. May lead Student Supports Team (SST)Directly manage and cultivate key staff membersManage members of broader Student Supports Teams which may include Instructional Learning Specialists Case Managers ELL Specialists Counselors school Psychologist and student supports administrators;Serve as the leader of school-based Student Supports Teams including Special Education ELL and Counseling at Excel Academy Charter High schoolManage Special Education DocumentationOversee Special Education compliance including evaluations IEP and 504 paperwork;Support network and school PAC meetings coordination;Serve as Local Educational Agency representative (LEA)Serve as a productive member of the Administrative TeamProvide morning and afternoon coverage as specified by the teamDrive school improvement through participation in quarterly strategic planning cycles and data analysisWrite revise and finalize school manuals annuallyMeaningfully participate in weekly administrative meetings and weigh in on school wide decision makingServe as a productive member of the Excel CommunityParticipate in generating and upholding Excel Staff normsProvide coverage when neededFollow the appropriate protocol when absent to request coverageServe as a member of a GLT and homeroom team:Meaningfully participate in Friday meetings school PD and family conferencesDo whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is fulfilledCommitment to Diversity Equity and InclusionUnderstand how your identity markers (including race class and gender) impact your understanding and respect for the cultures and languages of our communities. Solicit and welcome collaboration and feedback from colleagues students families and the surrounding the impact of historical and structural racism and use this lens in your decision-making. Take action to demonstrate personal reflections and growth/ be responsive to feedback and lessons learned Mission AlignmentYou share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools including Excels values and educational model;You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;You work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; andYou are open to change are willing to problem-solve and seek feedback for your own professional growth and Bachelors degree is required; a Masters degree is preferred;RIDE Certified or in the process of obtaining a Moderate Disabilities License in Special Education (5-12)Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students such as speaking Spanish Portuguese Arabic or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level being first generation college graduates or having grown up low-income. Excel Academy Charter Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin creed sex ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity disability age ancestry athletic performance special need proficiency in the English language or a foreign language or prior academic will be reviewed as they are received and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.