Master's Degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field required
Administration credential preferred
Extensive experience with students with disabilities strongly preferred
Responsibilities
Ensure academic policies and curriculum are followed
Develop and track benchmarks for institutional success
Help teachers maximize their teaching potential
Meet and listen to student concerns regularly
Encourage and assist student leaders and teachers
Meet with parents and administrators for problem resolution
Enforce discipline when necessary
Benefits
Collaborative environment focused on individual student growth
Opportunity to directly impact student lives through tailored educational support
Access to training and professional development initiatives
Engagement with a variety of stakeholders including parents and district officials
Involvement in school budgeting and financial management
Full Job Description
Overview
What you can expect to do.
Advance student potential-and your own-as you collaborate with the teacher to work with small groups of students in delivering individualized services and support. Realize the joy of possibility as you monitor student behavior, track educational progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills through our proven model.
Responsibilities
Ensuring that academic policies and curriculum are followed
Developing and tracking benchmarks for measuring institutional success
Helping teachers maximize their teaching potential
Meeting and listening to concerns of students on a regular basis
Encouraging, guiding and assisting student leaders and teachers
Meeting with parents and administrators on a regular basis for problem resolution
Enforcing discipline when necessary
Providing an atmosphere free of any bias in which students can achieve their maximum potential.
Teach the knowledge and skills, nurture the confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students by utilizing SESI instructional models, strategies, and curriculum
Utilize school's behavior management and intervention strategies including but not limited to de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and PBIS strategies.
Drive, record, and track student growth and progress towards academic, social, and emotional goals
Ensure that all students are being educated in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Observe classrooms on a regular basis both formally (using observation forms to provide appropriate staff feedback) and informally
Attend and participate in regional activities including weekly Director's Meeting
Attend and participate in a monthly Goal Review with Supervisor; demonstrating consistent growth and goal completion
Forge and maintain stakeholder relationships (district officials, parents, etc.)
Maintain excellent records including financial, state licensing, student, and employee documentation
Develop, monitor, and maintain the school's budget, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines.
Analyze profit and loss statements, identify areas for improvement, and propose strategies for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.
Collaborate with the finance department to prepare financial reports and forecasts, providing regular updates to the school administration.
Assist in creating and enforcing HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Support staff professional development initiatives, identifying training needs and organizing relevant workshops or programs.
Manage enrollment processes, including student admissions, transfers, and withdrawals.
Coordinate daily school operations, ensuring smooth communication among various departments.
Collaborate with facilities management to address maintenance and infrastructure needs.
Implement systems and procedures to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness within the school.
Organize and facilitate IEP meetings, collaborating with teachers, parents, and relevant stakeholders.
Maintain accurate documentation of special education services, progress reports, and related records.
Stay updated with best practices and research in special education, ensuring the implementation of evidence-based strategies.
Lead the development and implementation of a school-wide PBIS program.(Thought partner)
Provide guidance and support to teachers in implementing PBIS practices.
Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Education, Special Education, Social or Behavior Sciences, or a related field required
Administration credential preferred
Extensive experience with students with disabilities strongly preferred
