Director of Education

JRI

$72K — $97K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 21 years of age
  • Special Education Administrator certification or equivalent credentials
  • Master's degree in Special Education or SPED Administration
  • At least 5 years of experience in special education for youth with emotional disabilities
  • 1+ year in a supervisory or administrative role
  • Strong communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee hiring, supervising, and training of education staff
  • Collaborate with clinical and residential teams for program development
  • Lead meetings and serve as liaison with public schools
  • Facilitate curriculum and IEP development
  • Integrate technology into educational planning

Benefits

  • Training provided for leadership and educational practices
  • Access to a supportive and collaborative team
  • Opportunities for professional growth within an innovative program
  • Comprehensive care approach with a focus on trauma-informed education
  • Positive work environment with a focus on enriching programmatic services
Full Job Description
Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the Directorof Education we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others while leading a dynamic team of teachers by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our youth!

Cohannet Academy is an Intensive Residential Treatment Program for adolescents that specializes in trauma informed care. Cohannet provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $72,000 to $97,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

JRI Provides Training So That:
  • YOU will be able to oversee Cohannet's education department in hiring, supervising, team-teaching as part of supervision, evaluation and training, unit planning, curriculum planning, technology integration, IEP development, development and oversight of related systems to support these tasks.
  • YOU will be able to work in tandem with Cohannet's Clinical, Nursing, Residential Department and Administrative team to provide a shared vision of supportive and enriching programmatic services and to maintain positive relationships with outside agencies, families, and other involved parties.
  • YOU will be able to provide leadership as a meeting chair, public school liaison, and among others.

Requirements:
  • Must be 21 years or older.
  • Qualified candidates will have a Special Education Administrator certification or all of the following:
  • M.ED Special Education/ SPED Administration.
  • At least 1 years of experience as a supervisor and administrator.
  • At least 5 years of experience working in special education with young adults with emotional disabilities.
  • Experience working with youth in an alternative school setting or treatment program is preferred but not required.
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and leadership abilities.
  • At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth.
  • Background and driving record checks will be performed.

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