Program Director - Special Education School
Amergis
AmergisEducational Staffing is seeking a Program Director for a private therapeuticschool which specializes in meeting the needs of children with Autism and otherunique learning styles and abilities.
Overview:
The Program Director must be able to develop andimplement effective special education programs, including designingcurriculum that addresses the unique needs of students, creating appropriateassessment strategies to monitor student progress, and evaluating programeffectiveness. The Program Director should possess the expertise to identifyand implement evidence-based practices, ensure compliance with relevant lawsand regulations, provide administrative support in financial planning and budgetmanagement, and continuously improve the program to meet the evolving needs ofstudents.
The Program Director must also be able to build positiverelationships with parents and additional service providers. Parents should be engagedin the educational process and the Director must be able to address anyconcerns while continuously involving them in decision-making. The Director mustfoster a collaborative environment between staff, students, parents, andproviders which supports student success and encourages a spirit of inclusivitywithin the school community.
Requirements:
+ 2+ years ofexperience in education, including curriculum or program development oradministration, with the ability to implement accountability measures andprofessional development in support of high-quality instruction
+ Must havein-classroom experience in a special education setting
+ Demonstratedexperience and competence in working with operations, finance, budgets, andfinancial planning
+ Demonstratedsuccess in achievement for students within special education populations
+ Demonstratedleadership experience
+ Demonstratedrecord of developing talent in teams
+ Proven trackrecord of driving high student achievement and growth
+ Bachelor’sDegree for higher from an accredited university preferred
+ Complieswith all relevant professional standards of practice
+ Participationand completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
+ Current CPRif applicable
+ TBQuestionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ CurrentHealth certificate (per contract or state regulation)
+ Must meetall federal, state and local requirements
+ Successfulcompletion of new hire training as applicable to job site
+ Understandpatient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
+ Ability toeffectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals(including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strongcommunication skills; proficiency in the English language required
+ Computerproficiency required
+ Must be atleast 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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