Director of Education - Therapeutic Day School

Director Of Education
- Therapeutic Day School

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Salary Range $ - $ Salary/year Position Type Full Time Education Level Graduate Degree

Position Title:

Director of Education

Supervisor:
Chief Program Officer

FLSA Classification:
Full-time / Exempt

Position Summary:

The Director of Education provides programmatic operations and educational opportunities to all integrated sites of the Keshet Day School. The Director of Education/Principal is responsible for the operational success of Keshet ensuring seamless team management and development, program delivery, and quality control and evaluation. The Director of Education/Principal is a key external face of Keshet in the community.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision of the Therapeutic Day School program in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Provide instructional mentoring and supervision to teachers, including instructional coaching, data collection and assessment, and behavior management.
• Act as initial contact for intake process and oversees all Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Coordinate with ESY staff for those students who are attending our program
• Oversee all transitional and mainstreaming activities in coordination with the principals of all cooperating school public schools.
• Supervise the highly individualized special education curriculum and staff; coordinates all facets of the multi-disciplinary team approach.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for the mission of Keshet.

Team Management and Development

• Recruit, hire, and oversee training, orientation, supervision, development and performance review of all staff members.
• Cultivate relationships directly with Parents, Teachers and Staff on a daily basis
• Develop and maintain positive and effective relations with local school districts
• Report regularly on results achieved and district improvement plans
• Ensure that all staff attend Professional Development meetings initiated by Keshet
• Ensure that Keshet is continuing to execute Best Practices in within the Programming Curriculum

Program Operational Management

• Provide leadership in the planning, development, implementation, review and evaluation of administrative procedures.
• Maintain structure teaching within all classrooms or search for Best Practices within the field of Special Education
• Assist with all financial matters as they relation to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and securing of new funding.
• Implement the approved budget and is responsible for and supervises the preparation of all required reports and legal records.
• Develop and maintain a safe and attractive school environment.
• Oversee the development of curriculum and approval of textbooks.
• Develop school policies consistent with agency policies.
• Evaluate the program on a continuous basis
• Successfully completes training in Safety Care Training successfully complete all requirements to maintain certification.
• Effectively intervenes in student's disruptive behavior, both verbal and physical; including using TCI prescribed methods to de-escalate critical situations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• The candidate is expected to have strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth.
• The candidate should exude strength in hiring, recruiting, managing, developing, coaching, and retaining individuals and teams, empowering them to elevate their levels of responsibility, span-of-control and performance including understanding human resources, employee performance improvement plans, and corrective action policies.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Respect diverse cultures and provides culturally appropriate, competent and individualized support according to each individual's age, race, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs and culture
• Embrace a culture of collaboration and teamwork
• Masters' degree in Special Education, Education, or related field required; with a Type 75 Certification Demonstrated success developing and evaluating program models, and selecting and successfully operationalizing innovative programs.
• At least five years of teaching in regular and special education and three years of school administration. Experience in the principal role is highly desirable.
• Must be able to successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training.
• New hires need to be fully vaccinated and up to date on their COVID-19 vaccination or provide documentation for an ADA or religious exemption and participate in weekly COVID…