Associate Director - Therapeutic Preschool​/Elementary Education

Associate Director - Therapeutic Preschool/Elementary Education

Therapeutic Preschool/Lynde School

Ensure provision of high quality, integrated educational and clinical services, in accordance with the individual needs of students and their families

Gateway Longview’s Education programs support Pre‑K through 12th grade students who struggle with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.

Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti‑racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

• Gateway Longview takes pride in offering an amazing benefits package to take care of our most important asset- our employees!
• We offer medical, dental and vision plan insurance effective the first of the month following hire date, flexible spending accounts, wellness program, employee assistance program, a 403B retirement plan, flexible working options, & several more offers.
• In addition to receiving up to 11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays a year, employees can earn up to 33 days of PTO each year, with the opportunity to start using PTO after hire date.

$63,000 - $71,000 per year

* Offers based on education and years of relevant experience

Full‑Time

Monday-Friday, Normal School Hours

This position will serve both the Therapeutic Preschool in Buffalo, NY; and the Lynde School Elementary Education in Williamsville, NY

Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.

• Administer all aspects of S.E.D.
  
  -approved, multi‑component Therapeutic Preschool Program serving students with disabilities. Ensure provision of high quality, integrated educational and clinical services, in accordance with the individual needs of students and their families.
• Initiate and implement innovative, effective educational and clinical programming consistent with progressive advances in the fields of early childhood special education and related services. Ensure that all educational and clinical activities are effectively planned, implemented and coordinated in a manner which brings maximum educational/therapeutic benefit to involved students and families, with the most efficient use of available resources. While promoting equity and inclusion amongst all program components.
• Ensure development with district CPSE and effectively implement Individual Education Plans and curricula, consistent with S.E.D. requirements and guidelines. Ensure that all educational and related services fully comply with applicable contracts, state (e.g. S.E.D. and OCFS) and federal laws, regulations, and procedures, as well as all applicable accreditation standards and internal guidelines regarding record‑keeping, and confidentiality.
• Ensure continuity of staff fully competent in carrying out assigned responsibilities and achieving program objectives through effective selection, training, supervision, evaluation, and motivation of educational, clinical, support, and substitute personnel. Participate in negotiations with the bargaining unit, and ensure productive labor relations.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with families and caregivers, ensuring their voice informs educational planning and therapeutic services.
• Lead the…