Director of Special Education; Principal

Description

Are you interested in making a life‑saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

We are seeking a Director of Special Education (Principal) who has experience with the student population and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. If this describes you, then look no further!

• $105000- $120000 per year

• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
• 8 sick days
• Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Director of Education (Principal) position will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereux’s mission and values of quality care as well as providing top‑notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.

• Coordinate student academic, motivational and disciplinary activities.
• Administer federal grant program activities
• Create systems that ensure the integrity of educational information and records.
• Program within budgetary constraints.
• Keep the building safe and secure.
• Advance the organization's reputation through participation in professional and foundation groups and committees.
• Follow and promote policies, procedures, and the Code of Character.
• Teacher evaluation and training.
• Coordination of faculty schedules (class schedules, daily assignments, weekend and meal duty.)
• Coordinate coursework, class assignments, progress reviews, and transition plans.
• Schoolhouse proctoring, interventions and contracts.
• Monitoring report cards and transcripts.
• Coordinate state standardized testing
• Conduct building inspections and report needed repairs.
• Fulfill parental, Board of Education, agency, and administrative requests.

Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed for behavioral health workforce—career guidance, one‑on‑one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment! Learn more

Minimum Qualifications:

• CT 092 Intermediate and Administration and Supervision Certification
• Degree in Special Education
• Master’s degree in Leadership and Supervision
• One of the following endorsement areas:
• Comprehensive special education (CT 065 or 165 Certification)
• A specific area of disability
• An area of pupil personnel services (school social work, school psychological services, school speech and hearing services, school guidance and counseling services, and school health services)

Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux…