High School Student Support Specialist

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org. This 12-month position will serve as a school resource for staff and parents with regards to special education services and regulations. The Student Support Manager and Interventionist will work closely with the Student Support Team (SST) to assist in observing, documenting, and referring students with suspected special education impairments. The candidate should be able to monitor students’ continuous progress through data collection and observation and provide information, support, and training to teachers and families around their child's needs. The Student Support Manager and Interventionist should have a good understanding of state and federal regulations and local policies regarding children with special needs. The Student Support Manager and Interventionist Intervention Teacher should be flexible, self-motivated, and a team player. Like all DREAM employees, the Student Support Manager and Interventionistshould demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of DREAM and should have substantial expertise in all areas of responsibility. Candidates must also value DREAM’s comprehensive approach to education and desire to make a lasting impact in underserved communities as part of a growing organization.