Job purpose
Assume on-site supervision and leadership over all areas of center programming, including but not limited to ensuring compliance with appropriate state/federal regulations, managing all fiscal and general operations of the center, and creating an atmosphere for all students that is safe and conducive to high levels of learning, academic achievement and social emotional growth and development.
 
Duties and responsibilities

• Align practice and work with the agency mission, vision, guiding principles, the trauma-informed Sanctuary Model®, the Neurosequential Model and the Re-ED philosophy.
• Assist with the planning, delivery, and documentation of Mental Health Day Treatment services and other mental health services where applicable.
• Communicate the agency’s vision, mission and guiding principles and ensure continuous progress toward achieving these goals by:

- leading the process of setting, monitoring and achieving specific and challenging goals that reflect high expectations for all staff and students.
- provide on-going leadership for continuous improvement using results-oriented approaches.
- anticipate, monitor and respond to educational and mental health developments that impact school/center issues and environment.

• Support the implementation of high-quality mental health programming and standards-based instruction that results in high levels of growth and achievement for all students by:

- ensuring that instructional content and methodology are age and developmentally appropriate.
- ensuring that instructional content is in alignment with the Ohio Academic/ Early Learning Content Standards and curriculum priorities of the agency.
- ensuring that daily practices with students and families including instruction are effective and meet the needs of all students by promoting culturally responsive approaches.
- sharing current and relevant research related to academic instruction and mental health activities and interventions.
- encourage and facilitate the use of data in the areas of academic instruction and social emotional growth for decision-making and evaluation of programming.
- promoting and supporting the use of technology to enhance instruction, assessment, and achievement.

• Manage service, facility and center operations and the appropriate allocation of resources and budget planning/management to ensure a safe and productive learning environment by:

- monitoring the allocation of resources, including technology, and training activities to support student and staff learning.
- creating a safe and nurturing environment that addresses the physical and mental health and safety needs of all students as well as staff and visitors.
- modeling and upholding agency policies, Ethics and Standards of Practice.

• Establish and sustain continuous collaborative learning and shared leadership to improve academic and social emotional program planning, instruction and the achievement of all students by:

- promoting a collaborative and inclusive learning environment and activities that include staff, students, parents and professional partners.
- developing and sustaining leadership practices of self and staff.

• Engage parents and community members in the educational process and create an environment where community resources support student learning, achievement and well-being by:

- using community resources to enhance and improve student learning,
- utilizing parents and community leaders in improving student learning, connecting with the community and school district partners.
- establishing and maintaining expectations for the use of culturally responsive practices that acknowledge and value diversity.

• Ensure adherence to all applicable education and mental health rules and regulations as they relate to Federal and State law and policies and procedures of the agency.
• Ensure the implementation of Individual Education Programs, Individual Service Plans and Individual Family Service Plans, as applicable, of all students enrolled in the day treatment/early childhood centers.
• Select and evaluate all center staff adhering to all legal timeframes. Create and monitor Plans of Correction and document all relevant personnel actions. Lead or assist with staff training and staff development activities, including IDPD development and HQT acquisition to monitor and support the professional growth and performance of all staff members.
• Actively participate in all administrative leadership meetings and agency initiatives.
• Complete assigned duties competently and within expected time frames.
• Utilize safe work practices for self and others.
• Demonstrate word processing skills and program navigation skills.
• Participate (and pass requirements where applicable) in all required trainings, including but not limited to, Vehicle Safety, First Aid, CPR, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Blood Borne Pathogens, and Standards of Practice.
• Participate in staff development activities, parent conferences, team meetings, and staff meetings as scheduled or assigned.
• Ability to work respectfully with a culturally diverse population of clients.
• As a representative of the agency and profession, present self with decorum and in dress that is appropriate to the day’s activities.
• Knowledge of and adhere to ESC and PEP policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimally Master’s Degree in Education.
• Minimally three years of successful teaching experience in the area of special education.
• Valid Ohio Principals’ or Superintendent Certificate/License.
• Communicate accurately and effectively, both written and oral.
• Successful supervisory skills.
• Demonstrate effective decision-making skills, utilizing good judgment under routine and stressful conditions.
• Work professionally, effectively, and collaboratively with others.
• Evidence of successful leadership skills.
• Extensive knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment

Physical requirements

• Ability to participate in physical interventions, when necessary, and with fidelity to the methods taught through the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model. Physical interventions are low in frequency but require intense physical exertion. The object is to safely control/maintain a struggling and aggressive young person ranging from 50 – 250 pounds. Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: kneeling, possibly for extended periods of time on hard surfaces, bending, twisting, and holding.
• Ability to participate in therapeutic outdoor education/field trips which may involve hiking, biking, climbing, and swimming.
• Ability to use a computer and keyboard (eye-hand coordination and repetitive movements related to keyboarding).
• Ability to move around the classroom/center/community and sit and stand for more than an hour at a time. 
• Ability to visually and auditorily assess and monitor the mental health status of students for safety purposes.
• Ability to meet driver eligibility standards and operate an agency leased vehicle

Direct reports
Center staff