Academic Administrator

Company Overview

Shine on as an Education Director

In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) shine a positive light on students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.

Overview

What you can expect to do.

Uncover the light and potential in each student by diagnosing and addressing learning, social, and emotional skill gaps. Collaborate with school teams and families to offer personalized guidance and deliver SESI’s own evidence-based learning and instructional models, as well as positive behavioral interventions and support framework. You’ll inspire, empower, and transform with our innovative learning approach, unique instructional environments, smaller class sizes, and the support services students need to shine.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Understands and implements SESI's philosophy, policy and procedures relating to conduct, discipline, educational and attendance outcomes for students, staff and parents.
• Directs the development, selection, evaluation and implementation of special educational programs and educational materials.
• Provides direction and leadership in the assessment and identification of the curriculum goals and objectives, while establishing a strategy to address specific academic needs of students with disabilities.
• Possesses solid curriculum knowledge and understands school district, federal and state educational requirements and guidelines and performs on-going evaluations and refines methods of instruction in accordance with the educational goals and objectives of SESI.
• Supervises assigned staff and documents their performance, development, training and other issues. Ensures assigned staff is in compliance and performance issues are addressed.
• Works closely with teachers and staff members of the local school district to facilitate IEP meetings and processes for the purpose of implementing and maintaining special education programs and services of SESI.
• Coordinates with outside agencies to provide services to students and staff for the purpose of offering appropriate services.
• Advises Director regarding special education and other assigned matters.
• Prepares documentation and reports data to SESI and to the District for the purpose of providing written support, conveying information and complying with Federal and State regulations.
• Ensures compliance in the areas of upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative policies, and state, municipal and federal regulatory guidelines.
• Attends all required leadership, team and professional meetings and participates in the development of strategies for continuous school improvement.
• Exhibits professional conduct with school colleagues, students and their parents in accordance with SESI policies, procedures and work rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned and to be determined based upon SESI needs and business requirements.
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us.

• Diverse career pathways, mobility up and across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development.
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.
• Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models, including SESI’s own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE.
• Competitive salary range based on experience, level of education and credentials.
• An attractive and robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more.
• Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.
  
  

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• Master's degree in education
• Full Special Education License Required
• Three years teaching in special education
• Two years of progressive supervisory and/or administrative experience
• Experience working with at risk student populations
  
  

Posted Salary Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.