Assistant education director job description

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

SUMMARY

Is responsible for assisting the Director in directing, coordinating, developing and supervising all program components within a service to ensure the most effective and productive utilization of these areas for children served. This includes the direct supervision of all direct care and clinical staff, compliance with all applicable regulations, department development and expanding and attending to all children needs. Has the authority to exercise independent judgment within the framework of established policies and procedures that influence operations. Serves as liaison with all other programs of the Agency and with other agencies and the community particularly with regard to activities/service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Director, Program Services will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, orients, trains, appraises, supervises, disciplines and when necessary, terminates subordinate staff.
• Assists with overseeing and directs daily operation of total program including education, clinical, medical, clerical and maintenance.
• Prepares various agency required program reports.
• Assists with monitoring program budget.
• Recommends classroom placements and curriculum design.
• Serves as liaison between parents and school districts.
• Suggests, develops, coordinates and implements program goals.
• Assist with development, implementation and updating program policies and procedures.
• Handles communication with community organizations and school districts as directed.
• Facilitates transition of children to next appropriate education placement.
• Assists with formulating and recommending long range plans for services and programs to be offered and implements as authorized.
• Prepares departmental projections and other relevant statistics as recommended.
• Assist with student placement decisions in other facilities.
• Ensures that staff receive all required in-service training. Develops and implements in-service training related to children’s needs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Special Education
• SBL or SAS/SDA license is REQUIRED
• At least five years of experience as a Special Education Teacher and four years of experience as a School Administrator.
• NYS Permanent Certification as a Special Education Teacher
• NYS Permanent Certification as a School Administrator and Supervisor
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and maintain it in good standing

Pay Rate: $73,000-$84,000/year

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Job Title: Assistant Director of Exceptional Education

Job Title Code: 01663

Salary Grade: S654 $73970 - $115390

Department: Exceptional Education

Reports To: Director of Exceptional Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

Date Prepared: January, 2017

PURPOSE OF JOB: The job of Assistant Director of Special Services is done for the purpose/s of assisting in directing special education programs and services; providing information and serving as a resource to others; and achieving defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Assists in monitoring budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
* Assists in managing the special education department (e.g. ensures IDEA mandates, staff professional development, quality services, customer service, etc.) for the purpose of delivering services which conform to established guidelines.
* Collaborates with human resources to perform personnel functions (e.g. recruitment, interviewing, hiring, evaluating, supervising, possible termination, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget.
* Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. other administrators, public agencies, community members, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
* Compiles data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. staff, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with organization policies and procedures, and/or monitoring program components.
* Coordinates program components, support needs and material for the purpose of delivering services which conform to established state and district guidelines.
* Facilitates and/or participates in meetings (e.g. Board sessions, Principals' building meetings, IEPs, outside agencies, other districts, special education parent groups, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, supporting other staff, and serving as a District representative.
* Implements assigned programs and/or projects for the purpose of conforming to district and state curriculum and/or instructional objectives.
* Observes teachers, students, process coordinators in the classroom environment for the purpose of ensuring quality services, program improvements, and professional development coaching.
* Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
* Prepares a wide variety of often complex materials (e.g. plans, budgets, funding requests, reports, analyses, recommendations, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues, meeting compliance requirements, providing audit references, making presentations, and/or providing supporting materials for requested actions.
* Presents information (e.g. budget overviews, program overviews, best practices research, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
* Researches a variety of topics required to manage assignments (e.g. relevant policies, new federal and state statutes, staffing requirements, financial resources, etc.) for the purpose of developing new programs/services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, securing general information and/or responding to requests.
* Responds to issues involving staff, conflicts in policies and regulations, community concerns, parental requests that may result in some negative impact and/or liability if not appropriately addressed for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending a plan of action that will efficiently resolve the issue.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Yes

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Missouri Certification in Administration
* Any Special Ed certificate at appropriate grade level, except SLP

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year: 12-month calendar

We call it being a life changer, but you'll call it a job you love while helping others find the same. You'll have a hand in improving the lives of countless SCI students throughout Texas by working with impassioned educators and campus faculty in a collaborative, interactive environment to create optimized environment for our students.

As the Assistant Director of Education, you will be responsible for the general administration of the institution's Education Department, Program Managers, support staff and faculty. You will manage mentors and support all education staff and faculty at the assigned campus. In addition, you will assist the Campus Director and Director of Education in assuring compliance with all campus policies and regulatory agency requirements.
Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Education to manage the Education Department staff and faculty;

Spearhead the institution's student retention objectives and efforts;

Assist with the observations and evaluation of the faculty;

Assist with the training and motivation of all Program Managers and faculty;

Assist with maintenance of all records required by regulatory agencies;

Evaluate requests for transfer of credit from other institutions;

Assist with the monitoring of our overall student academic progress;

Assist instructors and Program Managers with student problem solving;

Provide the School Director and Director of Education with required reports;

Participate in new student orientation;

Perform other duties as required or assigned by the School Director and Director of Education.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in teaching and administration;

Bachelor Degree preferred;

Previous for profit education experience as a Program Chair, Instructor or similar academic position is a plus;

A passion for helping students succeed;

Previous supervisory experience and knowledge;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

Ability to ensure established policy and procedures are followed uniformly.

Benefits

Training & Development

Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment

Continuous Growth Opportunities

Medical, Dental, & Vision Options

Health Savings & Flexible Spending Options (HSA & FSA)

Basic Life & Accident Insurance

Short & Long-term Disability

401K Retirement Plan

A competitive base salary with pay increase at 90 days

SCI is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

About Southern Careers Institute

SCI has been changing lives for over 60 years, now and we're just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.

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