Indian Community School is seeking a Student Support Director to lead a comprehensive student support program that helps students thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally.
This is a unique opportunity for a student-centered leader who understands special education, social-emotional learning, behavior systems, family partnership, and culturally responsive support. The Student Support Director plays a key role in ensuring that students receive the right supports at the right time, while helping staff implement effective strategies that meet the diverse needs of learners.
At ICS, student support is not separate from the mission of the school. It is deeply connected to our commitment to nurture the whole child - mind, body, spirit, and emotions - through Indigenous ways of knowing, language and values.
About Indian Community School
Indian Community School is a private, faith-based school located in Franklin, Wisconsin, serving approximately 365 intertribal students in K4-8th grade. The school is located on a 178-acre campus with prairies, wetlands, ponds, forests, and naturally landscaped grounds. The building and campus are intentionally designed to honor American Indian cultures, values, and connection to the natural world.
ICS is focused on student engagement, high-quality teaching, strong leadership, language and culture, and the academic success of all students. We are also committed to building meaningful relationships with families, strengthening our community, and connecting students with the natural environment.
The Opportunity
The Student Support Director is responsible for leading a comprehensive student support system that promotes academic, social, emotional, and behavioral success. This role works closely with educators, families, administrators, and community partners to develop evidence-based interventions, support individualized learning plans, strengthen classroom supports, and ensure student support services are aligned, effective, and culturally responsive.
This position reports to the School Administrator and supervises the Social Workers, School Counselor, Student Support Teachers, and Transition Coordinator.
The right leader will bring a strong mix of instructional knowledge, special education expertise, relationship-building skills, leadership, and the ability to support students and staff through proactive planning and real-time problem-solving.
Department Leadership and Program Management
You will supervise and evaluate student support staff while building a systematic, school-wide approach to student support. This includes refining the department''s philosophy, policies, procedures, and operating practices to align with school priorities and student needs.
You will help lead the day-to-day operations of the department, including parent and student services, behavior management, budget preparation, student records, student enrollment, attendance, and continuous improvement of student support practices.
Staff Partnership and Professional Development
You will serve as a trusted partner to teachers, parents, administrators, and the broader Student Support Team. This includes consulting on learning, health, social, emotional, and behavioral concerns; supporting staff with effective classroom strategies; and leading professional development related to student well-being, mental health, and comprehensive support models.
This role requires someone who can build strong professional relationships with students, families, staff, and administration while keeping the focus on collaboration, clarity, and student success.
Culture, Data, and Compliance
The Student Support Director actively participates in learning about American Indian cultures, languages, traditions, and the Seven Sacred Gifts, and incorporates those teachings into educational programming and student support practices.
You will also collect, analyze, and report data related to student outcomes and school improvement, ensure compliance with school policies and state requirements, manage program accountability, and evaluate the effectiveness of student support services through data-driven insights.
Who We're Looking For
The strongest candidates will bring:
A deep commitment to student success, student belonging, and culturally responsive support.
Experience supporting students and teachers in classrooms to improve learning outcomes.
Strong knowledge of special education, individualized learning plans, intervention systems, and student support programming.
The ability to lead and support a multidisciplinary team with clarity, trust, and accountability.
A steady, solutions-focused presence when responding to student behavior, family concerns, crisis situations, or staff support needs.
Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with students, families, staff, administrators, and community resources.
A genuine willingness to learn about and participate in American Indian cultures, languages, traditions, and the Seven Sacred Gifts.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in education or a related field.
Two or more years of supervisory and management experience.
Wisconsin DPI Administrative or Pupil Services License.
Experience supporting students and teachers in classrooms to enhance learning.
Preferred Qualifications
Wisconsin teaching license.
Experience in an urban education setting.
Knowledge of and/or experience working with American Indian cultures, communities, and students.
Position Details
Position Type: Full-time school year position
Contract Length: 200 days
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Student Support
Reports To: School Administrator
Supervises: Social Workers, School Counselor, and Transition Coordinator
Benefits and Perks
ICS offers a comprehensive and generous total rewards package, along with access to an onsite fitness center, onsite cafeteria, and walking trails throughout our 178-acre campus.
Why ICS
At ICS, the Student Support Director has the opportunity to help shape a support system that is grounded in relationships, culture, student well-being, academic growth, and community. The person in this role will directly influence how students experience support, how staff are equipped to meet student needs, and how families are engaged as partners.
For the right leader, this is a chance to do meaningful work in a school community with a powerful mission, a beautiful campus, and a clear commitment to serving Native American students and families.
Accommodation Information
ICS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify ICS Human Resources at 414.525.6134. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.