Under the supervision of the EVP of Education Services, the VP of Education Services will be responsible for project management of education services. These may include the 611/619 Grants, the PD-6 report, the BEDS Day reporting, input to the City Council Grants, CACFP, assistance with budgeting, staffing and overall operations.

The VP of Education will directly supervise the Clinical Coordinator of Speech/Language Pathologists, BCBA, Director of Taranto Preschool.

In conjunction with the EVP of Education Services, the VP of Education Services is also responsible for providing leadership, vision, and direction in the following areas:

• Supports and services to children and young adults in our schools.
• Program enhancement and focus on Developmentally appropriate practice.
• Compliance with staff hiring, supervision and workforce development
• Quality assurance and regulatory compliance with SED, DOE, DOHMH, CACFP
• Ensuring full enrollment to capacity
• Fiscal management, and budget monitoring
• Policy development and strategic planning

Administrative/ Project Management Responsibilities

• Work with the leadership team on emerging strategic initiatives from vision to execution, including project management and implementation.
• Responsible for program analytics and data management. Monitor progress on organizational and program-specific goals via surveys, focus groups, assessments, and attendance.
• Monitor all programs’ attendance to ensure maximum revenue is secured.

Operational Responsibilities

• Ensure programmatic compliance at all times with all pertinent federal, state and city regulations, as well as with all external certifying and accrediting bodies (e.g., NAEYC). Periodically review program records and meet with management staff to ensure that programs are fully prepared for NAEYC Accreditation, 4410 oversight audits and SED quality assurance visits.
• Review findings of any investigations, meet with appropriate staff to resolve issues, and ensure appropriate follow-up within designated timeframes for both internal investigation reports and Justice Center requests.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (Human Resources, Clinical, Fiscal, Support Services etc.) on program management and hiring needs.
• In conjunction with the EVP, ensure staff development, development of school workforce, the institution of career ladders, and access to external training and educational opportunities.
• Ensure adherence by program staff to HeartShare’s policies and procedures. Represent HeartShare and its administration, both within and outside the organization, in a manner that promotes the Mission, Vision, Values and Goals of the agency.
• Undertake any additional tasks and initiatives as assigned by the CPO, EVP of Education Services and/or the President and CEO.

Please note that this job description can be amended at any time due to changing agency and program needs.

• Master’s Degree in Education or related field (Speech, OT, PT, SW, Psych.)
• Advanced Credential in School Building Leadership (or in process)
• Total of five years’ experience in early childhood or school age education
• Minimum three years’ experience in direct supervision

Benefits

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:

• Paid time off (holidays, vacation in accordance with school calendar, sick and personal)
• Professional development opportunities
• Team environment
• Medical and dental benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Optional insurance (life, disability, etc.)
• 403(B) retirement plans
• Flexible spending account (dependent care, medical, parking, and transit)
• Employee assistance program

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.

About HeartShare

For over 100 years, HeartShare has dedicated itself to improving the lives of people needing special services and support. The HeartShare team, now 2,100 employees and growing, helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives.