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Abilities First, Inc. · 1 day ago

Director of Education - Abilities First Education Programs in Orange and Dutchess County

Wappingers Falls,NY,US

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$125K/yr - $133K/yr

5+ years exp

Abilities First, Inc. has been a trusted provider of education and support programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 60 years. They are seeking a Director of Educational Services to oversee the provision of educational and clinical services, providing leadership and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

EducationEmploymentNon ProfitResidential

Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision to building administrators and director

Provides leadership to all preschool and school program staff

Develops and maintains policies and procedures for preschool and school programs

Oversees the creation and delivery of high-quality educational and clinical services across all programs that align with state and federal standards

Develops long-term and short-term goals for improvement or enhancement of program quality

Oversees the provision of staff training and development

Seeks out and incorporates best practice, cutting edge research, technologies and accepted clinical models into everyday instructional and therapeutic activities

Through leadership, staff development and supervision, facilitates the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that support student needs and promote maximum educational and developmental progress

Assess and monitor staffing needs across programs and ensure compliance with classroom ratios and compliance with mandated services

Coordinates the supervision of education programs by properly credentialed building administrators, and temporarily performs the function of building administrator as needed

Oversee the recruitment, hiring and training of staff across Preschool and School programs

Ensures proper credentials of professional staff

Represents Abilities First as needed in public meetings, events, community forums, etc

Participates in the creation of new educational services or expansion of current services as needed

Ensures compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and requirements under NYS Department of Health, NYS Office of Child and Family Services and NYS Education Department

Ensures compliance with all tuition and billing requirements

Oversees implementation of internal program audit systems

Facilitates cooperation and collaboration between and among childhood and education programs with other Abilities First programs and departments

Ensures that employees follow the Code of Ethical and Legal Behavior and conform to the strictest standards of Corporate Compliance, HIPAA and FERPA, as well as all federal, state, local and municipal laws and regulations

Ensures all required trainings and certifications required are current, and seeks further support and training where needed

Adhere to agency Code of Legal and Ethical Behavior, which require all employees, consultants, board members, volunteers and affiliates to perform their responsibilities according to ethical and legal standards with honesty, integrity, fairness, good faith and respect for others and the law

Follows all agency policy and procedures and demonstrates continuous regard to personal safety and the safety of others

Performs other appropriate job-related activities as required by the Chief Program Officer or Chief Executive Officer as circumstances warrant

Will incorporate concepts of person-centered excellence by respecting people’s concerns and responding accordingly and will use “teachable moments” to assist people in understanding and exercising their rights

Qualification

Master’s Degree in EducationNew York State Certification SDLLeadership in Special EducationNYS Education Department KnowledgeIEP CreationImplementationRelationship Development SkillsCurrent NYS Driver’s LicenseInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Master's Degree in Education and New York State Certification as School District Leader (SDL)

Five (5) years' experience as a School Building Leader (SBL) or School District Leader (SDL), including experience providing leadership in special education programs

Demonstrated knowledge of NYS Education Department rules and regulations, including Special Education Part 200 regulations and Special Education Law

Demonstrated knowledge of the IEP creation and implementation process

Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship development skills

Must have a current NYS driver's license, free of moving violations; deemed acceptable by our insurance carrier

Benefits

Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options

Retirement savings options with 403(b) plan

Employer paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

On Demand Payment – access your earnings as early as the next day

Discounts with Verizon, AT&T, Royal Carting, etc.

And More!

Company

Abilities First, Inc.

ABILITIES FIRST Enriching the Lives of Children and Adults in Our Communities Founded in 1962, Abilities First is a not-for-profit organization serving the needs of the community, as well as those with developmental disabilities, from pre-school through adulthood.

Founded in 1962

Wappingers Falls, New York, USA

501-1000 employees