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Spectrum Center Schools and Programs · 2 days ago
Education Program Director
Lakewood, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director
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Responsibilities
Providing vision and leadership to support student achievement and effective operations by supervising staff, developing, and implementing performance management plans, identifying professional learning needs, and participating in professional learning opportunities.
Effectively participating in the employment and selection process to ensure an effective site team is in place.
Analyzing the professional development needs of staff and aligning needs with the Spectrum instructional vision, while also actively recognizing accomplishments and addressing issues to ensure productive site operations.
Ensuring the safety of staff and students by maintaining the site and classrooms for operation and ensuring compliance and staff awareness with contract and specific state requirements including staffing ratios and crisis protocols.
Performing managerial responsibilities including but not limited to overseeing the day-to-day operation of school schedule and activities, custodial and maintenance, food services, transportation services, administration, financial/budgetary operations, resource allocation, and district/community relationships.
Driving the enrollment process from referral to last day of attendance; ensuring timely classroom placement upon receiving referral, conducting effective site tours, managing classroom rosters according to student need and state requirements, and participating in the development of plans for transitioning students to the least restrictive environment.
Instructing, monitoring, and evaluating all staff and students in the use of learning materials and resources to ensure fidelity of instruction and student performance/evaluation.
Observing, evaluating, and reporting staff and student performance and development through the START Checklist or other observation tools.
Participating in the assurance and accreditation processes to ensure that the site passes or meets performance plans.
Preparing and presenting required reports on student progress, achievement, and activities to ensure accuracy in numerical analysis and presentation.
Compiling, analyzing, and using assessment data to measure student growth and guide instruction and/or academic intervention for each student and site.
Maintaining accurate and complete records of students' progress and development as required by state laws, Spectrum, ChanceLight, and district policies.
Ensuring the timely completion and distribution of grading, report cards, IEP progress reports, and transcripts for all students.
Ensuring compliance with mandatory requirements including but not limited to IEP process, CDE compliance, state testing, and Spectrum policies.
Managing student behavior by embracing Spectrum policies and applying appropriate support or disciplinary measures when necessary.
Providing support, encouragement, and counseling to students with academic problems.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualification
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Required
Must hold currently or be in the process of obtaining one of the following:
Master’s degree in education, special education, psychology, counseling, behavioral analysis, social work, behavioral science, or rehabilitation issued by an accredited postsecondary institution.
Administrative credential granted by an accredited postsecondary educational institution and two years of experience with pupils with disabilities.
Pupil personnel services credential that authorizes school counseling or psychology.
License as a clinical social worker issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
License in psychology regulated by the Board of Psychology.
Credential authorizing special education instruction and at least two years of experience teaching in special education before becoming an administrator.
License as a marriage and family therapist, educational psychologist, professional clinical counselor, or clinical social worker issued by the board of behavioral sciences.
Preferred
Minimum 2yr's prior experience in an educational leadership or managerial role.
Minimum 2yr's prior experience teaching in a special education program setting.
Minimum 2yr's prior experience working with pupils with disabilities.
Proficient in curriculum, content areas and instruction.
Well-versed in state and/or national content standards.
Advanced skill in working with students with diverse needs at various levels.
Advanced motivational skills and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Actively exhibits characteristics of Servant Leadership, looking to the needs of the people and seeking to help solve problems and promote personal development.
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Virtual Medical Visits
Health Savings Account
Paid Time Off
School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
401k Options
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Program
Opportunities for Growth & Development
Company
Spectrum Center Schools and Programs
Spectrum Center Schools and Programs partners with local school districts to provide education solutions serving children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, emotional disturbance, and behavioral challenges.
Founded in 1975San Pablo, CA
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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