Education Manager - Day School

Chileda's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive and behavioral challenges. Chileda's goal is to help students increase their appropriate social behaviors and develop independent living skills through an enriched learning environment and individualized behavior programming. Chileda's population includes children and young adults with special needs, including Autism, Attachment Challenges, related developmental delays, and intensive behavioral needs.

The Education Manager will manage a school for individuals with cognitive and behavioral challenges. This position will lead and energize staff by overseeing the daily activities, operations, and safety of the school. The Education Manager will ensure all students are provided with an excellent educational experience while also working on behavioral goals and complying with each Individualized Education Program (IEP).

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Human Services, or related field
• A minimum of two years of supervision or teaching experience
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) along with two years of teaching experience (preferred)
• Ability and willingness to obtain WI administer license within three years of hire
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients, leaders, and peers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suite with the ability to learn and operate software systems
• Must demonstrate ability to utilize leadership skills to build effective teams with a solution-focused and resilient mindset
• Ability to manage crisis situations in a safe and effective manner
• Must have a valid driver's license and insured vehicle

Generally, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday – Friday. Additional hours of work may be required. This is an exempt, benefit-eligible position averaging a minimum of 40 hours of work per week.

Director of Special Education or Principal

• Provide ongoing effective leadership to the team through training and feedback. Complete classroom observations at least bi-annually and provide performance feedback throughout the year and annual performance evaluations.
• Facilitate collaborative work between teachers and behavior services to set up a classroom environment for meeting educational and behavioral goals.
• Train classroom teachers to teach in a unique environment where they collaborate with multiple departments (behavior, case, etc.) to ensure consistency across environments.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to classroom teachers in a team-oriented manner,providing direction and plans of action to meet the needs of students.
• Manage scheduling needs of the education department. Collaborate with teachers to schedule specials and create daily classroom schedules designed to meet individual student needs.
• Complete staff tracking daily for staff working in classrooms.
• Assist education team in planning and facilitating community outings. Coordinate with program staff toensure the appropriate coverage for programming and community outings.
• Ensure staff are trained on and completing Incident Reports and other required reporting documents.
• Work with the site Principal to remain current on Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Planning, withthe ability to implement these systems when needed. Maintain the ability to direct staff and students during times of emergency.
• Develop and maintain daily staff assignments for assigned shifts. Assign staff to areas in which they are trained and competent to work in.
• Provide active supervision of Chileda's campus by…