What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Educational Services position at Seneca County Board of Developmental Disabilities?
The School of Opportunity at the Seneca County Board of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a knowledgeable Director of Educational Services "principal" to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering a positive learning environment, and supporting student success.
Pay based on experience and education.
Duties
- Supervise the operation and staff of a school; enforce compliance with state/federal rules: complete correspondence, forms, budgets, and questionnaires; collaborate with partnering agencies and in/out of county school districts in coordinating services and support; and develop and implement curriculum, program, objectives, philosophy, funding, and operational systems.
- Coordinate intake and referral, student programs, records, confidentiality placement/removal, evaluation, scheduling, and class assignment; supervise IEP reviews, quarterly reports, parent conferences, special meetings, and Family Support Services; provide student instruction, assistance and intervention as requested by the classroom instructor.
- Participate in long-range planning, assist in development and implementation of policies and procedures; write/design/revise grants, brochures, forms, reports, handbooks, etc. Plan, conduct, attend and/or chair meetings; represent children services in training, interdepartmental, interagency, community and state meetings.
- Respond to emergency calls/requests and facilitate positive working relationships of teaching staff, parents, residential providers, and visitors.
- Interview, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, assign, contract with, and supervise teaching support and non-teaching support at one or more facilities; supervise maintenance of staff attendance records and leaves.
- Arrange visitation and tours and coordinate special activities and social events.
- Supervise school secretary, intervention specialists (teachers), therapists, and nurse.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in education, Special Education or equivalent.
- Knowledge or experience with behavioral support strategies or child development or current trends for children with disabilities.
- Minimum of one year of previous experience teaching in special education.
- State of Ohio Department of Education teaching certificate.
- State of Ohio Department of Education supervisor/principal certificate, or ability to obtain.
- State of Ohio passenger vehicle drivers’ license and minimum liability auto insurance coverage.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching Special Education: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Ohio passenger vehicle drivers’ license (Required)
- OH Dept of Ed principal certificate or ability to obtain (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Tiffin, OH 44883 (Required)
Work Location: In person