Job Description

Job Location: Administration Center - Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $89,145.00 - $104,645.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Category: EducationPosition Title:  Director of Diverse Learners
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Full-time 12-Month Employee
Salary Schedule: Director CNOF 2025
Salary Range: $89,145.00 - $104,645.00
Position Code:  DIRDL   111/2212
Immediate Supervisor: Deputy Academic Officer
Office Location: Administration Center
Work Schedule: This position will be on-site 4-5 days a week

POSITION SUMMARY:
Supervises and supports Diverse Learners staff to ensure effective delivery of services and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, requirements for English learners, and University View Academy (UVA) policies and procedures. Works collaboratively to ensure all programs and services are implemented in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, guidance, and best practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides strategic leadership, oversight, and continuous improvement of all programs and services supporting diverse learners, including special education, Section 504, English learner support, and related support services.
- Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates special education programs and instructional supports to ensure student achievement, equitable access, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Serves as the primary liaison between University View Academy (UVA) and the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) regarding matters related to diverse learners, including reporting, audits, monitoring, compliance reviews, and corrective action plans.
- Oversees the identification, support, compliance, and instructional programming for English Learners (EL), including coordination of language services, progress monitoring, family communication, accommodations, and adherence to federal and state requirements for multilingual learners.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures related to special education, including IDEA, Section 504, ADA, English learner support, and state accountability requirements.
- Oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), evaluation processes, accommodations, modifications, and related services for eligible students.
- Supervises, supports, evaluates, and develops special education departmental staff to ensure high-quality instructional practices and legal compliance.
- Leads recruitment, onboarding, training, mentoring, and retention initiatives for diverse learners, staff, and service providers.
- Coordinates and facilitates professional development for faculty, staff, and administrators related to special education best practices, inclusive instructional strategies, compliance requirements, behavioral supports, and differentiated instruction.
- Collaborates with school leaders, general education staff, families, related service providers, and community agencies to support student success and inclusive educational opportunities.
- Oversees data collection, progress monitoring, reporting, and analysis related to student achievement, compliance indicators, service delivery, and program effectiveness.
- Monitors timelines and compliance requirements related to evaluations, reevaluations, IEP meetings, documentation, accommodations, and state reporting.
- Assists in the development and management of departmental budgets, staffing allocations, contracts, and instructional resources for diverse learners' programs and services.
- Manages and assigns completion of annual evaluations for central office staff within the Department of Diverse Learners.
- Maintains confidentiality of student records and sensitive information in accordance with FERPA and applicable regulations.
- Travels as needed to support statewide mandated test administration, attend professional meetings, conduct site visits, and participate in student-sponsored events and activities.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES:
To perform the position successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
- Build Relationships: Demonstrates genuine care and connection, establishes trust, and
fosters collaboration, creating a supportive and cohesive work environment.
- Create Accountability: Sets high standards, promotes ownership and responsibility,
drives performance, and ensures team members meet their responsibilities, contributing
to organizational effectiveness.
- Communicate Effectively: Articulates a clear vision, inspires others, delivers timely
messages, and facilitates open communication across the organization.
- Drive Change: Navigates and communicates change with resilience, inspiring the team
to adapt and grow, leading initiatives to improve processes and outcomes.
- Develop People: Nurtures talent, empowers others, creates a culture of continuous
learning, and provides opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Think Critically: Analyzes complex situations, makes informed decisions, applies
emotional intelligence, and solves problems to drive strategic outcomes using data and
insights.
- Inspire Others: Demonstrates authenticity, builds trust and respect, communicates a
compelling vision, and engages others to create a sense of purpose and motivation.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Student Focus: Understands and prioritizes the needs of students, making decisions with their best interests in mind. Cultivates an organizational culture that fosters strong relationships with students.
- Professional Decorum: Exhibits appropriate, respectful behavior and etiquette in a professional setting, maintaining a positive attitude at all times. Upholds the standards of professionalism in all interactions.
- Servant Leadership: Serves and supports others with empathy and active listening, assisting in developing other leaders. Prioritizes team members and creates a positive, inclusive work environment.
- Adaptability: Adjusts effectively to changing circumstances, processes, requirements, or technologies. Navigates an ever-changing world with ease, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
- Organization: Remains focused on priorities, meets deadlines, and accomplishes tasks systematically. Designs systems to support all work levels and workflows, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
- Compassion/Empathy: Understands and shares the feelings of colleagues or employees by demonstrating active listening, using emotional intelligence, and offering assistance. Promotes a supportive and understanding workplace culture.
- Problem Solving: Identifies challenges and develops effective solutions through reasoning and strategic thinking. Employs innovative approaches to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
- Soft Skills: Possesses personal attributes and interpersonal abilities that enhance efficient communication and collaboration while maintaining emotional balance. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in all professional interactions.
- Action Orientation: Results-driven and proactive, making data-informed decisions to achieve goals with a focus on student outcomes. Takes initiative to drive progress and achieve results.
- Team Development, Collaboration, and Coordination: Fosters shared goals that build trust, support, and communication. Encourages cross-departmental collaboration and coordination on tasks or projects to enhance teamwork and achieve common objectives.
- Self-Awareness: Recognizes personal strengths and weaknesses, balancing them effectively with team members' strengths. Actively seeks constructive feedback and looks for opportunities for self-development, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here represent those an employee typically performs in this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
BENEFITS:
Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; basic life; short-term disability; long-term disability; 403(b) retirement plan; employee assistance program; flexible spending account.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK:
Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.
DISCLAIMER:
This position description summarizes the essential duties, responsibilities, and qualifications to clarify the general nature and scope of this position’s role in the organization. The position description does not list every task that an employee may be expected to perform. An employee assigned an unlawful duty or task should report the assignment to the Office of Human Resources. This position description does not list duties or responsibilities in any order of importance.
All UVA employees, regardless of their classification or position, are employed on an at-will basis. This means that each employee’s employment is terminable at the will of the employee or the school at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. No officer, agent, representative, or employee of UVA has any authority to enter into any agreement with any employee or applicant for employment other than on an at-will basis.
University View Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree
- Minimum of seven years of related professional work experience as an educational leader in online learning environments and non-traditional or traditional public schools
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree +30
- State and Administrator Certification
- 5 + years of experience as an educational leader
- 4 + years in online learning environments
- 3 + years of charter or traditional school system