Associate Director

Associate Director Specialized Education Services - 3.1 McKinney, TX Job Details Full-time $72,000 - $75,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Observation-based student assessment Stakeholder engagement Overseeing educational regulatory compliance Phone communication Customer service Student record keeping Mid-level Personnel records management Bachelor's degree Working with students Financial record maintenance Personnel management in education Working with students with special education needs Newsletters (communication methods) Productivity software School policy and procedure enforcement IEP implementation Collaborative teaching Communication skills Stakeholder relationship building Staff development Stakeholder management Full Job Description What you can expect to do. Advance student potential—and your own—as you collaborate with the teacher to work with small groups of students in delivering individualized services and support. Realize the joy of possibility as you monitor student behavior, track educational progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills through our proven model. 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 Credentials in Education or similar field Bachelors Degree required 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