• Position Type:
  Administration/Director
• Date Posted:
  4/16/2024
• Location:
  District Wide
• Date Available:
  08/01/2024
• Closing Date:
  open till filled

As the Education Program Director, you are first and foremost responsible for increasing student achievement by consistently ensuring the implementation of instructional practices and strategies endorsed by ChanceLight Education and in accordance with Ombudsman policies. As the instructional leader, you will supervises site staff to assure quality instruction is delivered and Ombudsman policies and procedures are implemented in an effective and efficient manner.

This position oversees all site operations and functions as the liaison between the site and the school districts’ designated site contacts by establishing and maintaining positive, interactive, working relationships.

? Responsibilities Include:

• Providing vision and leadership to support student achievement and effective operations by supervising staff, developing and implementing performance management plans, identifying professional learning needs and participating in professional learning opportunities.
• Providing individual and group counseling sessions to address interpersonal or family issues that interfere with school performance, including crisis intervention consultation and/or family therapy as needed.
• Participating in the employment process to ensure an effective site team is in place.
• Providing guidance, consultation, and assistance to teachers in the development of classroom schedules, maintenance of student data systems and facilitation of student transition plans to assure appropriate schedules and services based on each student’s individual goals.
• Consulting with and assisting teachers in the classroom with teaching students social, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Providing supervision through assigning work, helping create personal development plans, consistently monitoring and evaluating employee effectiveness and communicating and coaching employee development.
• Actively recognizing accomplishments and addressing issues to ensure productive site operations.
• Ensuring a safe learning environment for students and staff by maintaining site and classroom operation and following guidelines for addressing/reporting issues and incidents.
• Maintaining compliance with contract and specific state requirements, ensuring that all staff are knowledgeable of the specific success criteria outlined in the contract and any requirements set forth by the state.
• Performing a wide range of managerial responsibilities including, but not limited to: staff supervision, scheduling, technology, and facility.
• Representing Ombudsman at community, district and local levels.
• Communicating and collaborating with families, district and community members.
• Analyzing the professional development needs of staff and aligning implementation with the instructional vision and Ombudsman and district goals.
• Demonstrating effective leadership, team building, and written skills.
• Instructing, monitoring and evaluating teachers and students in the use of learning materials and equipment to ensure fidelity of instruction and student performance/evaluation.
• Observing, evaluating and reporting staff and student performance and development.
• Maintaining accurate and complete records of students' progress and development, updating all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, Ombudsman policies and district policies.
• Compiling and analyzing assessment data to measure student growth, guide instruction and/or academic intervention for each student and site.
• Modeling and overseeing the implementation of ChanceLight identified instructional practices and strategies that facilitate active learning experiences and support the instructional vision for the site.
• Managing student behavior in the center by embracing the Ombudsman philosophy and policies, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary. Perform duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encourage.
• Participating in the assurance and accreditation processes to ensure that the site passes or meets performance.
• Keeping up to date with research-based practices and developments in subject area, resources, and professional development, including but not limited to organization-wide initiatives such as CPI.
• Providing, soliciting and responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
• Working collaboratively with site team, field level support and national support for the good of the organization.