the Watson Institute · 1 month ago
Program Supervisor Job – Friendship Academy
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe Watson Institute is hiring a full-time Program Supervisor at the Friendship Academy special education school in Pittsburgh, PA. The Program Supervisor will oversee the education/milieu teams and manage the day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring the implementation of Individualized Education Plans and supporting staff in their educational responsibilities.
ChildrenEducationTraining
Responsibilities
Supervise teachers and other exempt and non-exempt milieu staff
Check Daily Milieu Notes to ensure completion and accuracy
Monitor lesson plans and instructional materials to be used with students
Ensure students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEP) are developed and implemented in accordance with the procedures detailed in the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE) Chapter 14 Regulations and the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act (IDEA 2004)
In conjunction with the Program Director and Education Director, facilitate the implementation of educational programming for students, based on students’ IEP
Consult with classroom team and meet with teachers on a regular basis
Support classroom teaching teams in the design and implementation of positive behavior support programs for students
Support staff in behavior management procedures and manage discipline and crisis situations within the Learning Community in accordance with policies and procedures
Support teachers to ensure progress monitoring of students and support teachers with day to day instruction to include data collection protocol, trend and analyze data
Complete classroom observations and provide feedback
Facilitate RR/IEP meetings as directed
Attend Treatment Teams in conjunction with clinical staff
Coordinate special events within the Learning Community
Other duties as assigned by the Education Director or the Program Director
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Education required
PA Teaching Certification in Special Education required
Three years' teaching experience in special education required
The essential functions of this position as described herein require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and brisk walking, and which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and material of moderate weight (40 pounds)
Ability to use the strategies of Comprehensive Crisis Management and Ukeru to physically support students for their safety and the safety of others
Most tasks require oral communication, visual and hearing perception, and the ability to get around the classrooms, cafeteria, gym, campus, etc
Current PA clearances: Acts 34, 114 and 151 required
Pre-employment medical examination, including tuberculosis test required
Preferred
Five years' experience with students with significant needs preferred
PA Supervisory Certificate in Special Education preferred but not required
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurances as well as life and long-term disability and access to voluntary benefits.
403b Retirement Plan with Watson matching employee contributions after 1 year of employment.
Access to Tuition Reimbursement to pursue further education and advanced degrees.
Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and flexible spending accounts.
Company
the Watson Institute
The Watson Institute is an educational organization that provides educational programs and resources for children.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Marcia Laus
Chief Operating Officer
Kara D. Mostowy, CFRE, GPC
Chief Development Officer
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