Ashley River Classical Academy
Student Services Director
Ashley River Classical Academy, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408
Ashley River Classical Academy (ARCA) is hiring its founding faculty to teach its students when it opens in Charleston, SC in August 2025. ARCA is a tuition-free, public, classical charter school. It is part of the Barney Charter School Initiative of Hillsdale College, a network of classical charter schools united by curriculum and purpose. ARCA will initially open K-5 and grow to K-12 by adding one grade level each year.
Each faculty member is a professional who is esteemed and supported by a faculty of colleagues striving for excellence. The faculty is entrusted with practical implementation of the mission of ARCA:
Our mission is to train our student's minds and hearts through a classical, content-rich curriculum that puts an emphasis on virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.
The Student Services Director provides support for students with exceptional student education (ESE) needs, including both gifted and special education needs, both within the general education classroom and in small group settings. The Student Services Director is also an exemplar of
Ashley River Classical Academy's
Virtues and actively seeks to develop strong moral character in students.
Responsibilities:
Overseeing appropriate Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), Gifted Educational Plans (EPs) or Academic Improvement Plans (AIPs), English Language Learner Plans (ELL), and Behavior Success Plans (BSPs), including determining present levels of performance, annual goals, and benchmarks or short-term objectives.
Supporting general education teachers in implementing appropriate accommodations.
Communicating frequently and consistently with parents about students’ behavioral and academic progress as well as events in the classroom.
Coordinating meetings with the student intervention team for students with academic and behavioral issues to provide guidance and offer school support for student achievement.
Fostering a sense of joy and wonder in the classroom and beyond.
Maintaining high expectations for both academics and behavior through a commitment to schoolwide policies and procedures and the classical model.
Qualities and Characteristics:
Bachelor’s degree or above in Special Education or a related area of study from a fully accredited college or university.
Possession of, or eligibility for, a South Carolina Special Education certificate.
Extensive experience in special education.
Knowledge of the classical model of education.
High moral character.
Thoughtfulness and a love of learning.
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, and retirement.
To Apply:If interested, send an updated resume, cover letter, and a list of references to the Head of School, Mrs. Spry, at careers@ashleyriverclassicalacademy.com. Interviews will be scheduled for September, October, and November.
Job Type: Full-time
Additional Benefits:
Dental insurance.
Health insurance.
Paid time off.
Retirement plan.
Vision insurance.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday.
Education:
Bachelor's (Required).
Ability to Commute:
Charleston, SC (Preferred).
Willingness to Travel:
25% (Preferred).
Work Location:
In person.
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Each faculty member is a professional who is esteemed and supported by a faculty of colleagues striving for excellence. The faculty is entrusted with practical implementation of the mission of ARCA:
Our mission is to train our student's minds and hearts through a classical, content-rich curriculum that puts an emphasis on virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.
The Student Services Director provides support for students with exceptional student education (ESE) needs, including both gifted and special education needs, both within the general education classroom and in small group settings. The Student Services Director is also an exemplar of
Ashley River Classical Academy's
Virtues and actively seeks to develop strong moral character in students.
Responsibilities:
Overseeing appropriate Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), Gifted Educational Plans (EPs) or Academic Improvement Plans (AIPs), English Language Learner Plans (ELL), and Behavior Success Plans (BSPs), including determining present levels of performance, annual goals, and benchmarks or short-term objectives.
Supporting general education teachers in implementing appropriate accommodations.
Communicating frequently and consistently with parents about students’ behavioral and academic progress as well as events in the classroom.
Coordinating meetings with the student intervention team for students with academic and behavioral issues to provide guidance and offer school support for student achievement.
Fostering a sense of joy and wonder in the classroom and beyond.
Maintaining high expectations for both academics and behavior through a commitment to schoolwide policies and procedures and the classical model.
Qualities and Characteristics:
Bachelor’s degree or above in Special Education or a related area of study from a fully accredited college or university.
Possession of, or eligibility for, a South Carolina Special Education certificate.
Extensive experience in special education.
Knowledge of the classical model of education.
High moral character.
Thoughtfulness and a love of learning.
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, and retirement.
To Apply:If interested, send an updated resume, cover letter, and a list of references to the Head of School, Mrs. Spry, at careers@ashleyriverclassicalacademy.com. Interviews will be scheduled for September, October, and November.
Job Type: Full-time
Additional Benefits:
Dental insurance.
Health insurance.
Paid time off.
Retirement plan.
Vision insurance.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday.
Education:
Bachelor's (Required).
Ability to Commute:
Charleston, SC (Preferred).
Willingness to Travel:
25% (Preferred).
Work Location:
In person.
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