Associate Director, Special Education Job at Specialized Education Services, Columbia, MO

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  • Specialized Education Services
  • Columbia, MO

Job Description

Company Overview

Shine on as an Associate Director with SESI Schools!
$2,000 Sign On Bonus

Why Join Us
  • Competitive salary of $50,000-$60,000, based on qualifications, credentials, and experience
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,625/year
  • Other great benefits like Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, and Pet Insurance
  • Continued training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth

Overview

The Opportunity

The Associate Director will be responsible for supporting the supervision of all program staff including special education teachers, school social workers, BCBAs, assistant teachers, SESI related service providers, and administrative assistants. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we are looking to hire an exceptional Associate Director who will play an essential role in fueling student and staff success.


Responsibilities

You Are

Someone who is passionate about serving students with special needs so that they can perform at their highest level and realize productive, fulfilling futures. You believe that ALL children can learn and have the desire to make a positive impact in the lives of students. You excel at building relationships, collaborating with a team, and persevering through difficult challenges. You have a sense of optimism, a willingness to learn and grow, and a commitment to improving outcomes for students.

The Responsibilities
  • Ensuring that all students are being educated in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Observation of classrooms on a regular basis both formally (using observation forms to provide appropriate staff feedback) and informally
  • Weekly staff meetings for the purpose of imparting information, suggestions and issues of concern that affect the program and the staff
  • Attending and participating in Regional activities including a weekly Director's Meeting
  • Attending and participating in a monthly Goal Review with Supervisor; demonstrating consistent growth and goal completion
  • Reporting facilities issues to the appropriate department for prompt resolution
  • Communicating in person, by telephone and through newsletters and other forms of written communication with parents, supervisors, and district personnel
  • Involving parents in the educational program on a regular basis as well as providing regular parent education events throughout the school year
  • Ensuring that all state licensing policies relating to the health, safety and well-being of the children attending the program are followed and in compliance
  • Forging and maintaining stakeholder relationships (district officials, parents, etc.); providing excellent and responsive customer service
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Performing staff Supervisions including Goal Reviews monthly, giving staff the opportunity for self- evaluation and growth
  • Ensuring that all staff follow school and company policies in order to maintain excellent program quality
  • Maintaining excellent records including financial, state licensing, student, and employee files
  • Communicating regularly with all supervisors to ensure that proper support and assistance is available at all times
  • Identifying staff and program needs and obtaining professional development opportunities to address those needs
  • Role modeling appropriate and professional demeanor to staff, parents, and the children in the program as well as school district personnel
  • Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • Experience and credentials in Special Education
  • Bachelors Degree required, Master's degree preferred
  • Extensive experience with students with serious emotional disabilities is strongly preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred
  • Must be willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations

Posted Salary Range

USD $50,000.00 - USD $60,000.00 /Yr. Specialized Education Services

Job Tags

Local area, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours,

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