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Keystone Learning Services · 1 week ago

Day School Administrator

Ozawkie, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Keystone Learning Services is seeking a Day School Administrator to provide leadership and administrative oversight for the John Dewey Learning Academy program. The role involves managing daily operations, ensuring compliance with educational standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support student success.

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Responsibilities

Provide administrative leadership and manage day-to-day operations of the Day School program

Supervise, coach, and evaluate instructional and support staff in compliance with Kansas licensure requirements and organizational policies

Ensure implementation and monitoring of student educational plans and services aligned with IEPs and Kansas state regulations

Oversee student enrollment, attendance, scheduling, and transition planning

Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, including Kansas Department of Education standards and reporting requirements

Ensure a safe, structured, and therapeutic learning environment for students and staff

Collaborate with families, school districts, and community partners to support educational programming and student outcomes

Provide timely and accurate data to building administrators regarding student performance, attendance, and disciplinary responses to student behavior

Work with the Executive Director to ensure that the Keystone board is informed about relative program strategies and details regarding staff and student issues that arise

Address student, staff, and parent concerns in a timely and professional manner

Assist with program planning, budgeting, and resource allocation in consultation with the Executive Director

Collect, review, and use program and student data to inform continuous improvement and accountability measures

Ensure confidentiality of student, staff, and district information

Serve as the instructional leader of the JDLA program

Perform other administrative duties as assigned to support the JDLA program and Keystone Learning Services

Participate in leadership meetings, professional development, and cross-program collaboration

Support coverage and continuity of services during staff absences

Prepare and deliver positive presentations to the Keystone board and community organizations regarding the JDLA program

Qualification

Educational administrationStaff supervisionCompliance monitoringKansas special education lawInstructional practicesStudent behavior managementEffective communicationProblem-solving skillsConfidentialityTeam collaborationDecision-making skills

Required

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an educational or administrative setting

Master's degree in education, educational leadership, or related field required

Current Kansas administrator licensure or accepted plan of study in pursuit of such licensure is required

Skills in educational administration, staff supervision, compliance monitoring, and effective communication

Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams collaboratively

Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment

Knowledge of Kansas special education law, licensure requirements, school administration, and instructional practices

Demonstrate understanding of student behavior management and academic support

Commitment to positive outcomes for students with disabilities and diverse learning needs

Ability to interpret and implement policies, regulations, IEPs, and state requirements

Ability to write reports, correspondence, and documentation

Apply problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex administrative situations

Ability to safely implement district-approved Emergency Safety Interventions (ESI) as required, including physical intervention when a student's behavior presents an immediate risk of harm to self or others