D- Program Administrator

• Position Type:
  Administration/ Administrator
• Date Posted: 6/18/2026
• Location:
  
  Lake Forest ILC
• Date Available:
  
  Mutually Agreeable
• Closing Date: 07/05/2026

D-Setting Program Administrator (12-Month Contract)

• Must hold or be eligible for Delaware certification as a Principal/ Assistant Principal, or other appropriate administrative certification.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience required; experience in special education, behavioral programming, alternative programming, or intensive support settings preferred.
• Experience supporting students with significant behavioral, emotional, social‑emotional, and/or mental health needs preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MTSS, PBIS, trauma‑informed practices, behavior intervention systems, Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Demonstrated ability to support and coach staff in the implementation of behavioral and instructional supports for students with intensive needs.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, facilitation, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and utilize behavioral, attendance, academic, and programmatic data to improve student outcomes.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with families, outside agencies, school staff, and district administration.
• Excellent technology application skills.

District-wide D-Settings (COMPASS Programs/Lake Forest ILC)

To provide leadership, supervision, and support for the district's D-Setting program in order to ensure safe, structured, therapeutic, and academically rigorous learning environments that support student growth and success.

• Oversees the daily operation and implementation of the district's D-Setting programs (COMPASS).
• Collaborates with district and building administrators to ensure appropriate student placement, transition planning, and continuity of services.
• Supports the development and implementation of individualized behavioral, academic, and therapeutic programming for students with intensive needs.
• Assists staff with crisis prevention, crisis response, de‑escalation strategies, and post‑crisis restorative practices.
• Supports implementation and monitoring of FBAs, BIPs, counseling plans, safety plans, and other individualized student supports.
• Collaborates with special education staff, related service providers, school psychologists, behavior specialists, and outside agencies to support student success.
• Participates in IEP, manifestation determination, re‑entry, threat assessment, and other student support meetings as needed.
• Provides coaching, modeling, and professional development to staff regarding behavior management, instructional practices, trauma‑informed care, and therapeutic supports.
• Assists with maintaining compliance with IDEA, state regulations, district procedures, and special education requirements.
• Utilizes behavioral, attendance, academic, and programmatic data to monitor effectiveness of programming and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Supports the development and maintenance of a positive, structured, and safe school culture within the D‑Setting program.
• Serves as a liaison between the district, families, outside agencies, and community partners to support student needs.
• Assists with student intake, transition planning, and reintegration processes as appropriate.
• Supervises and evaluates all professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and support personnel assigned to the school.
• Demonstrate the ability to safely implement district‑approved crisis intervention and physical restraint procedures and maintain required certification/training.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor.

Attendance at evening and weekend student activities, and other functions, as required.

Twelve‑month annual contract in accordance with the terms and conditions established by the Lake Forest School District. Renewal is contingent upon availability of funds.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.