Director of Education

JRI

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

Qualifications

  • Must be 21 years or older.
  • Special Education Administrator certification or equivalent qualifications required.
  • M.ED in Special Education/ SPED Administration necessary.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in special education with emotional disabilities.
  • At least 1 year of supervisory and administrative experience.
  • Strong oral and written communication and leadership skills required.
  • Background check and driving record verification required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the hiring, supervising, and evaluation of education department staff.
  • Facilitate curriculum planning and technology integration.
  • Lead IEP development and related support systems.
  • Collaborate with clinical and residential teams to enhance program services.
  • Act as a liaison between public schools and Centerpoint.
  • Chair meetings and maintain relationships with external agencies and families.
  • Provide training in physical interventions and verbal de-escalation techniques.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training provided for leadership and educational oversight.
  • Supportive work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration.
  • Opportunity to lead in a therapeutic setting for adolescents.
  • Engagement with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.
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!

Centerpoint is a 16-bed Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP) for emotionally disturbed adolescent males. The primary mission of Centerpoint is the treatment and rehabilitation of adolescent males with mental illness and challenging behaviors. Centerpoint provides a secure, clinically intensive residential program that enhances growth and coping skills. The program's ultimate goal is to enable each resident to attain optimal psychological and social growth; to transition to a less restrictive setting and eventually into the greater community.

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 Centerpoint'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 Centerpoint'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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