We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Story Ave for an exciting career as a Director of Education Services.

Salary- $70,000- 90,000 (depending on qualifications and experience).

Position Summary:

Oversee all aspects of the Educational Program at the assigned school. Oversee the delivery of speech/language, occupational, counseling and physical therapies to students.

Essential Job Functions:

Manage daily operations of the preschool program which includes overseeing personnel, maintaining program census, sustaining adequate staff coverage, as well as admitting and discharging children implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Assist the transition and inclusion of all children in the program Provide resources, referral information and support to classroom teachers and related service personnel. Assure team collaboration among various disciplines serving children within the preschool. Recruit, hire and train personnel while ensuring appropriate teacher-to-child ratios. Develop and manage program budgets. Write grants and proposals as appropriate to secure new or additional funding. Develop and maintain policies, procedures and operations that are consistent with local, state and federal regulations, certification criteria and Agency requirements. Plan, coordinate and carry out all activities of a new service or program. Maintain a folder for every child that includes attendance and all relevant information. Identify community needs and develop suitable program proposals. Make referrals to other agencies as needed to provide for the welfare, health and safety of the children served. Maintain and submit all statistics and reports required by internal and external sources. Maintain contracts with appropriate school departments. Maintain professional activities, related professional membership and participate on advisory committees.

Experience and Education:

Master's degree in related field Certified in Infant/Child CPR, CPR and First Aid Three years of supervisory experience preferred Three years of experience with students who have educational challenges preferred