Special Education Director

Position Summary:

The Program Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the operation of a program including teachers and therapists. The Program Director assures the implementation of programs signed effectively within the center. This position requires effective communication between management, school direct administrators, and parents. The Program Director is responsible for monitoring budget, audits, and all components of Program compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Manage, implement and oversee program(s) requirements as assigned
• Set additional requirements and standards as specified by SY SEIT LLC.
• Set program targets and goals, prepare and monitor program budget, and provide program reports.
• Coordinate staff acquisition, orientation, training, payroll, and evaluations with Human Resources.
• Provide supervision to all staff including feedback, evaluations, and write-ups as needed.
• Develop and support employee growth for retention.
• Communicate program aspects throughout the organization.
• Oversee community engagement, outreach, and stakeholder relationships.
• Meet performance expectations/metrics, as defined for the position within the assigned program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Program. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with agency policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, directing work, leading trainings, rewarding, disciplining employees, performance reviews, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The School District Administrator Certificate Holder
• 5 years experience in the field with minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines, and multi-task.
• Pass clearances, fingerprints, and demonstrate satisfactory health check-ups.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, or others depending on neighborhood needs.

Job Behavioral Expectations:

• Effective communication between Program Director and program staff.
• Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures.
• Safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity standards.
• Maintain an understanding of the principles, methods, and processes needed to perform the job. Attends staff meetings, seminars, and in-service training as assigned.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete work in an acceptable manner by the time and/or date established with accuracy, neatness and thoroughness, and a minimal amount of errors.
• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures including maintaining strict confidentiality and adherence to all HIPAA guidelines at all times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $90,000