Master's degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Education
Certification in Special Education or Early Childhood Education
Administration certification: SAS, SBL, SDL
Certification in Infant/Child CPR, CPR and First Aid
Three years of supervisory experience preferred
Three years of experience with students who have educational challenges preferred
Responsibilities
Manage daily operations of the preschool program, including personnel oversight and admissions
Establish and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum
Assist in the transition and inclusion of children with disabilities into the preschool program
Provide resources and support to classroom teachers and service personnel
Ensure team collaboration among various disciplines serving children
Recruit, hire, and train personnel to maintain appropriate teacher-to-child ratios
Develop and manage program budgets
Write grants and proposals to secure additional funding
Develop and maintain policies consistent with regulations and agency requirements
Plan and coordinate activities for new services or programs
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
Access to resources for classroom teachers
Engagement in community needs assessment and program development
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Valhalla for an exciting career as a Director of Education Services.
What You'll Do
As a Director, you will oversee all aspects of the Educational Program at the assigned school. You will oversee the delivery of speech/language, occupational, and physical therapies to students. You will be responsible for managing daily operations of the preschool program which includes overseeing personnel, maintaining program census, sustaining adequate staff coverage, as well as admitting and discharging children.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Manage daily operations of the preschool program which includes overseeing personnel, maintaining program census, sustaining adequate staff coverage, as well as admitting and discharging children
Establish and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Assist the transition and inclusion of children with disabilities and other special needs into the preschool program.
Provide resources, referral information and support to classroom teachers and related service personnel.
Assure team collaboration among various disciplines serving children within the preschool.
Recruit, hire and train personnel while ensuring appropriate teacher-to-child ratios.
Develop and manage program budgets.
Write grants and proposals as appropriate to secure new or additional funding.
Develop and maintain policies, procedures and operations that are consistent with local, state and federal regulations, certification criteria and Agency requirements.
Plan, coordinate and carry out all activities of a new service or program.
Maintain an assessment folder for every child.
Identify community needs and develop suitable program proposals.
Make referrals to other agencies as needed to provide for the welfare, health and safety of the children served.
Maintain and submit all statistics and reports required by internal and external sources.
Maintain contracts with appropriate state departments..
Maintain professional activities, related professional membership and participate on advisory committees.
You're a great fit for this role if you have:
Master's degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Education
Certified in Special Education or Early Childhood Education
Administration certification: SAS, SBL, SDL
Certified in Infant/Child CPR, CPR and First Aid
Three years of supervisory experience preferred
Three years of experience with students who have educational challenges preferred
Compensation:
$ 90,000-115,000 (depending on qualifications and experience).
About Easterseals
Easterseals is a nonprofit organization that provides services to people with disabilities and special needs. The organization offers a wide range of programs and services, including early intervention, autism services, employment and training, and health and wellness. Easterseals is committed to helping people with disabilities achieve their goals and live independent lives, and has a long history of providing high-quality services to individuals and families across the United States. The organization is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and has offices and programs in communities throughout the country.
