Director of Education

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Education for our K-12, 853 school to ensure high-quality educational services for students with special needs. The Director of Education will report to the Senior Vice President of Education and be responsible for supervising staff, providing team leadership, overseeing policy implementation, and ensuring safety protocols. This role requires a dedicated individual with a passion for special education, strong organizational skills, and the ability to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment. 

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position: 

Personnel Management 

• Oversee all teaching staff personnel.  

• Evaluate work performance standards of classroom staff during probationary period and at least once yearly thereafter 

• Provide written notification of formal evaluation/observation at least 24 hours in advance 

• Conduct a feedback meeting and provide a written evaluation, to be signed by the employee, within an appropriate time frame of the observation. 

• Monitor instructional staff daily, including attendance, class schedule, and plans. 

• Participate in the planning and implementation of staff development and training. 

• Participate in staff, team and administrative team meetings  

• Interview and recommend staff for hiring to the Senior Vice President of Education.  

• Meet with Senior Vice President at a minimum weekly 

Service Programming 

• Ensure that curriculum is developmentally appropriate. 

• Ensure that the curriculum meets the individual needs of the children. 

• Implement Vocational Training opportunities for students 

• Provide classroom consultation regarding behavior management procedures. 

• Ensure that all classrooms are implementing PBIS  

Parent Involvement 

• Monitor and encourage parent involvement through parent meetings and parent education.  

• Ensure consistent contact between families and school, through monitoring communication notebooks. 

Maintenance & Security of Building, Equipment and Supplies 

• Monitor building daily to ensure safety, cleanliness, and attractiveness. Report any problems to Senior Vice President of Education/or Director of Operations. 

• Ensure that classrooms have the necessary supplies and equipment to provide for children's educational needs. 

Public Relations and Outreach 

• Be involved in outreach efforts to ensure full enrollment 

• Conduct tours of the school with prospective families. 

• Provide presentations and/or visits to community groups to educate the public about the school. 

• Master's degree in education or related field  

• Advanced Credentials in School Building Leadership, School District Leadership or School Administrator Supervisor 

• Experience in Special Education Setting, minimum 3 years experience with students with special needs.

Physical Requirements:  

• Walk to and from various locations in the building.  

• May need to stoop, bend, and sometimes lift or push wheelchairs of children being served.  

• Physical intervention techniques may be required to aid the children in challenging moments.  

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus.   

Benefits 

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect: 

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Wellhub Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.  

About HeartShare

Who WE ARE:

For over one hundred years, HeartShare has dedicated itself to improving the lives of people needing special services and support. The HeartShare team, now 2,100 employees and growing, helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives.

To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or Follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook

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