Special Education Site Director

Company Overview

Family Services of Westchester (FSW) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and social services that empower families, children, and individuals throughout their lives. With over 50 innovative programs serving 30,000 individuals annually in Westchester County, we are committed to fostering a healthy community through compassionate care. Founded in 1954, Family Services of Westchester is a private, nonprofit, non-sectarian social services agency.

JOB SUMMARY

Family Services of Westchester is seeking a Full-Time Special Education Site Director for our Prime Time Therapeutic Preschool, located in White Plains, NY.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Provide direct supervision to Teaching Staff; communicate and assure adherence to departmental and programmatic strategy; and monitor the quality of services through observation, monthly supervisory meetings, team meetings, and review of files and documentation.
• Provide overall classroom supervision and ensure proper oversight and supervision of teachers and classrooms ratio.
• Responsible for monthly classroom and site safety checks, fire drills, and safety meetings
• Investigates child or staff incidents, assuring all forms are complete and notifying the appropriate authorities and supervisor.
• Develops and monitors center and staff schedules.
• Arranges and schedule substitutes for the center classrooms.
• Assists in establishing and fostering a team approach, coordination of services, and sharing resources among centers within the overall program.
• Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by immediate supervisor.
• Maintain strict confidentiality for Prime-Time children, families, and staff per established policies and procedures.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

COMMUNICATION

• Identify and communicate to Program Director Primetime needs regarding facilities, physical space, amenities, and other logistical program components. Collaborating with the Interdisciplinary team, ensure classrooms and playgrounds are well-equipped, secure, clean, and otherwise meet program requirements and FSW’s standards.
• Fosters good communication between Primetime Therapeutic Preschool management, staff, families, school district(s) personnel, local and state municipalities, and community organizations.
• While respecting family confidentiality, regularly shares information with teachers to ensure coordinated services that meet the needs of individual children and families.

PLANNING

• Implements and supports “best practices” in Special Education programming in conjunction with the Prime-Time staff when applicable.
• Plans and directs the work of the staff supervised. Observes and give feedback to staff or volunteers supervised where applicable and other staff as assigned on at least a monthly basis.
• Determines appropriate training needs to meet the program goals and objectives and makes the necessary recommendations.
• Develops and supports the professional development plan for staff supervised.
• In collaboration with the Program Director, IEP Coordinator, and Related services supervisors, plan and implements pre-service and ongoing in-service for all center staff, maintain agendas, sign-in sheets, training logs, etc.
• Submits verbal and written reports to immediate supervisor on the activities and status of the center monthly.
• Assists in identifying, purchasing, and annual inventory of center supplies and equipment.
• Assists in the fiscal management of the center by monitoring financial records, expenditures, and accounts payable and receivable in a timely manner.
• Develops and facilitates a positive community presence in the community, focusing on networking opportunities, enhancement of volunteer participation, and educational awareness efforts regarding program needs.
• Attends IFSP/IEP meetings as needed or requested.

COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

• Responsible for monitoring and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and standards and with state and federal contracts, health, safety, and child care licensing regulations and renewal.
• Ensure compliance with NYSED, WCDOH/DOT, PCDOH/DOT, OCFS, and Hudson Valley School Districts Performance Standards, including the maintenance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Star Accreditation Criteria and program evaluation requirements.
• Monitors staff attendance, collects, verifies, and signs all staff time sheets and leave requests, verifying accuracy.
• Monitors employees' and children's on-site file requirements and keeps them secure in a locked file cabinet.
• Conducts monthly staff meetings.
• Assist staff members responsible for early childhood education and career development to work with individual teachers to develop training plans for obtaining an AA degree or higher in Early Childhood Education.
• Maintains filing, tracking, and documentation systems.
• Become familiar with and follows the FSW Employee Handbook Human Resources Policies and Procedures and ensure that all center staff is aware of these policies and procedures and any changes that may occur.
• Sets the job standards, sets goals, monitors, and provides ongoing feedback for performance improvement, and submits performance reviews in a timely manner.
• Ensure timely delivery of services to children through coordination and follow-up with parents and providers.
• Meets annual mandatory training requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or relevant undergraduate program of study (Required)
• Permanent Certification in Special Education (at least Birth-2nd grade) and General Education (Early Childhood/Elementary) Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 Years of Teaching experience in a self-contained classroom
• At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory or educational administrative role
• Staff Management

SKILLS

• Knowledge of NYSED 4410 special education services, performance Standards regarding program operations, facilities, state and federal administrative requirements.
• Understanding of program management, including program planning, operations and evaluation, and management information systems.
• Demonstrated skills as regards administrative and performance aspects of programs and ability to respond to environmental changes and pressures.
• Strong leadership skills are a must; the position requires the ability to achieve programmatic goals in an environment of shared authority and decision-making, in accordance with NYSED 4410 special education services and the program’s philosophy.
• Ability to articulate a compelling vision of the Prime-Time Therapeutic Preschool programs and be an enthusiastic advocate for clients in the communities.

There are a variety of benefits to joining Family Services of Westchester, an organization with over 65 years of history impacting vulnerable communities. In addition to the opportunity to connect with and help thousands of residents in Westchester County, FSW offers its employees an inspiring, diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 403(b) for full-time employees.

At FSW, we enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace that prioritizes our clients and the communities we serve. If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of people across the communities of Westchester, and if the position of Site Director, Head Start Program, speaks to your capabilities, experience and commitment to social service, please submit your resume and cover letter. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or email.

FSW is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000