What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION position at Rite of Passage?
✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Director of Education in Queen Creek, Arizona ✨
Canyon State Academy is located on a scenic 180-acre campus surrounded by Farm student housing for 300 youth, a Thrift Store, Cafe, Barbershop and Church open to the community incorporating life skills for our students. Along with a fully equipped weight room, football stadium, an athletic center (gymnasium, padded wrestling room & more).
Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What You'll Do
~Develops educational programs for Residential, Community-based, Private and Special Education.
~Collaborates with teachers to develop and maintain a core curriculum that exceeds state and national standards, is differentiated according to student abilities and interests, is aligned with grade levels and subject areas, and is inclusive of arts, technology, and physical development.
~Supports classroom instruction that is student-centered and responsive to each student’s needs, and that fosters inquiry, exploration, independent thinking, collaborative effort, and productive reflection on one’s own work.
~Establishes on-going relationships with service providers and state and local agencies for the development of new business.
~Assures continuous study and revision of curriculum guides and courses of study to ensure increased student academic progress and achievement.
~Responsible for accreditation processes for regional schools.
~Oversees the Education Department operations, policies and procedures.
To Be Considered
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Canyon State Academy is located on a scenic 180-acre campus surrounded by Farm student housing for 300 youth, a Thrift Store, Cafe, Barbershop and Church open to the community incorporating life skills for our students. Along with a fully equipped weight room, football stadium, an athletic center (gymnasium, padded wrestling room & more).
Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What You'll Do
~Develops educational programs for Residential, Community-based, Private and Special Education.
~Collaborates with teachers to develop and maintain a core curriculum that exceeds state and national standards, is differentiated according to student abilities and interests, is aligned with grade levels and subject areas, and is inclusive of arts, technology, and physical development.
~Supports classroom instruction that is student-centered and responsive to each student’s needs, and that fosters inquiry, exploration, independent thinking, collaborative effort, and productive reflection on one’s own work.
~Establishes on-going relationships with service providers and state and local agencies for the development of new business.
~Assures continuous study and revision of curriculum guides and courses of study to ensure increased student academic progress and achievement.
~Responsible for accreditation processes for regional schools.
~Oversees the Education Department operations, policies and procedures.
To Be Considered
- Possesses an active Credential in School Administration.
- Master’s degree in education, Special Education, School Administration or closely related field. PhD is preferred.
- At least 5 years of successful administrative experience as an Educational Leader (Public or Private School System).
- Ability to supervise multiple school program models.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise, work with and support staff and students in an alternative (Charter) school environment. A minimum of 5 years in supervision of personnel in a variety of capacities.
- Knowledge of educational resource programs; education standards; CSAP, Woodcock Johnson Cognitive and Educational testing procedures, curriculum, supervision, learning theories, classroom management, juvenile justice system and the adjudication process, understanding of where the sites and ROP fall in the treatment continuum for court adjudicated youth, integrated curriculum design, relationship between academics and vocational training and utilizing multiple measures to report on student achievement, computer applications that relate to the development and implementation of technology within the educational program and overall organization.
- Ability to work in a cooperative and collaborative manner and demonstrate a positive work ethic.
- Knowledge of Clinical Supervision and effective classroom management strategies; court school operations and community transition; and knowledge of core curriculum and curriculum development.
- Good interpersonal skills including the ability to interview potential employees.
- Ability to travel to all Rite of Passage School locations. Must meet the requirements to be an eligible ROP driver. Must possess a current State Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years.
- Strong knowledge of overall company operations and policies and procedures.
- Ability to pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, physical and TB test.
- Schedule subject to change based on the need of the program*
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