Director of Scholar Supports

Director of Scholar Supports

Beacon College Prep

Beacon College Prep opened in 2020 in the Raleigh community of Memphis with a commitment to providing an academically rigorous, purposefully structured, and joyful learning environment. Serving scholars in Kindergarten through 5th grade—and preparing to expand into Pre-K—Beacon is grounded in the belief that strong operational systems are essential to instructional excellence, family partnership, and scholar success.

Reports to: Executive Director
Direct Reports: Scholar Supports Team

Position Overview: The Director of Scholar Supports is a leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving Beacon’s scholar support systems – including Special Education, ESL/Multilingual Learner (MLL) services, MTSS/RTI, and behavioral supports – to ensure all scholars have equitable access to rigorous, grade-level instruction.

This role requires a strong instructional leader with deep understanding of Tier 1 instruction, inclusive practices, and language development. The Director of Scholar Supports partners closely with school leadership to strengthen core instruction, coach educators, and ensure scholar supports accelerate learning for scholars with disabilities, multilingual learners, and scholars requiring additional academic or behavioral support, including Pre-K as needed.

The Director of Scholar Supports owns instructional strategy, coaching, and RTI decision-making, while RTI logistics, scheduling, and assessment administration are managed separately to protect instructional leadership capacity.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Scholar Support Systems & Compliance

• Oversee all scholar support programming, including:
  • Special Education (SPED)
  • ESL / Multilingual Learner (MLL) services
  • 504 Plans and Gifted services
  • MTSS / RTI systems
• Ensure compliance with all state, district, and federal requirements related to: IEPs:
  ○ ESL identification, service delivery, and documentation
  ○ Evaluation timelines and progress monitoring
• Collaborate with ESL teachers and instructional leaders to ensure language supports align to content instruction.
• Maintain accurate documentation for SPED and ESL services, including service minutes, progress reports, and compliance reporting.

Tier 1 Instructional Leadership & Coaching

• Serve as an instructional leader supporting strong Tier 1 instruction for:
  ○ Scholars with disabilities
  ○ English Learners / Multilingual Learners
  ○ Scholars requiring differentiation or scaffolded access to grade-level content
• Coach teachers on:
  ○ Differentiation and scaffolding for MLLs
  ○ Language objectives aligned to content objectives
  ○ Inclusive instructional practices that support diverse learners in the general education classroom
• Conduct classroom observations with an equity and access lens, providing feedback that strengthens:
  ○ Academic rigor
  ○ Language development
  ○ Scholar engagement
• Partner with academic leadership to align curriculum, assessments, and instructional practices to the needs of MLL scholars.

Beacon College Prep Director of Scholar Supports

• Pre-K Scholar Support & Early Childhood Alignment
• Provide targeted guidance and support to Pre-K classrooms, as needed, with attention to early literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, and developmental appropriateness.
• Partner with Pre-K teachers and leaders to identify early needs and implement supports that set scholars up for long-term success.
• Ensure Pre-K scholar support systems are developmentally aligned while meeting compliance expectations.

Behavioral & Specialized Supports

• Oversee the development and implementation of FBAs, BIPs, and behavior support plans, ensuring consistency and effectiveness.
• Monitor intervention fidelity and outcomes, adjusting supports based on scholar response in partnership with instructional leaders, using data prepared through established systems.
• Serve as a key resource for staff and families around academic and behavioral accommodations.
• Partner with school leadership to maintain a proactive, restorative, and scholar-centered approach to behavior.

Professional Development & Capacity Building

• Plan and facilitate professional development focused on:
  ○ Differentiation and inclusive instruction
  ○ Instructional strategies for Multilingual Learners
  ○ Accommodations and modifications; MTSS / RTI systems
• Train staff on compliance and best practices related to:
  ○ SPED
  ○ ESL identification and service delivery
  ○ Progress monitoring and documentation

Family Partnership & Scholar Advocacy

• Serve as a primary point of contact for families regarding scholar support services.
• Collaborate with families to develop clear, supportive plans for scholar success.
• Ensure families feel informed, respected, and engaged as partners in their scholar’s learning journey.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred).
• Valid Tennessee Teaching License required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in special education, scholar support services, or related instructional leadership roles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Tier 1 instruction and experience coaching teachers to improve core classroom practices.
• Prior experience supporting or coaching early childhood or Pre-K instruction strongly preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience leading or coordinating scholar support programs, including IEPs, 504s, FBAs, and BIPs.
• Proven success using data to drive instructional and intervention decisions.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with external service providers and multidisciplinary teams.

Salary & Benefits:

• The Director of Scholar Supports position offers a competitive salary starting at $75,000, with final
  compensation based on experience and demonstrated impact in similar roles. Beacon College Prep offers comprehensive health and retirement benefits and is committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Start Date: July 2026