Description
Program Description:
Bay Cove Academy is a therapeutic day school located in Brookline, MA providing services to students ages 12-22 with social-emotional, mental health and academic challenges. Approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Bay Cove Academy students and their treatment teams receive comprehensive educational, clinical, behavioral, and family engagement support. The school tailors to each individualized student within a trauma-informed environment.
Job Description:
Bay Cove Academy is seeking a highly organized and professional candidate to serve as the Assistant School Director. The Assistant School Director will be a dynamic, dedicated, and motivated individual who will provide direct oversight of the services provided to students. The Assistant School Director will be responsible for the assessment, development, and implementation of educational, vocational and clinical plans.
The Assistant School Director will provide supervision to administrators, teachers, or support staff. The Assistant School Director will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the school in the absence of the Program Director. The Assistant School Director will have familiarity with Special Education law, DESE regulations, and the implementation of the schools Anti-Bullying and Anti-Hazing programs and policies. The Assistant School Director will help oversee the school's management, training, and development.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

• Qualified candidates will have a Special Education Administrator certification or be
  eligible to obtain one.
• M.Ed with a Special Education focus.
• At least 1 year experience as a supervisor and administrator.
• At least 5 years of experience working in Special Education with young adults with
  emotional disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and leadership abilities.
• Understanding of the Special Education mandates, regulations and the IEP process.

JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.