- Recruits, interviews, hires, orients, trains, appraises, supervises, disciplines and when necessary, terminates subordinate staff.
- Oversees and directs daily operation of total program including education, clinical, medical, clerical and maintenance.
- Prepares various agency required program reports.
- Develops, obtains approval of, implements and monitors program budget.
- Approves classroom placements and curriculum design.
- Serves as liaison between parents and school districts.
- Suggests, develops, coordinates and implements program goals.
- Develops, implements and updates program policies and procedures.
- Approves purchase of supplies and equipment for program.
- Handles communication with community organizations and school districts.
- Facilitates transition of children to next appropriate education placement.
- Formulates and recommends long range plans for services and programs to be offered and implements as authorized.
- Prepares departmental projections and other relevant statistics.
- Handles student placement decisions in other facilities.
- Ensures that staff receive all required in-service training. Develops and implements in-service training related to children's needs.
- Takes appropriate measures including periodic area assessments and observations of practices, materials, equipment and environment and provides staff and children with safety training in order to ensure that employees and children are provided with safest and healthiest workplace possible.
- Handles public relations and community education for program.
- Completes special projects as requested.
- Plans for department development and expansion.
- Develops and implements Quality Assurance plan for department.
- Serves as a standing member of Agency-wide committees.
- Keeps abreast of changes in field.
- Performs other related duties as requested.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, the people we support, families and outside contacts
- Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality
- Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software and E-Mail system
- Knowledge of equipment typically used by persons receiving services, including wheelchairs and adaptive devices.
- Must be able to commit to a Monday-Friday, 8AM-3PM schedule.
- Master's Degree in Special Education
- At least five years of experience as a Special Education Teacher and four years of experience as a School Administrator.
- New York State Permanent Certification as a Special Education Teacher
- New York State Permanent Certification as a School Administrator and Supervisor
- Valid New York State Driver's License and maintain it in good standing
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Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are currently hiring a Director of Education Program Services for one of our Brooklyn Preschool Programs.
Why Join ADAPT?
It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
SUMMARY
Is responsible for directing, coordinating, developing and supervising all program components within a service to ensure the most effective and productive utilization of these areas for children served. This includes the direct supervision of all direct care and clinical staff, compliance with all applicable regulations, department development and expanding and attending to all children needs. Has the authority to exercise independent judgment within the framework of established policies and procedures that influence operations. Serves as liaison with all other programs of the Agency and with other agencies and the community particularly with regard to activities/service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Director of Educational Program Services will include, but are not limited to the following:
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
COMPENSATION: $80,000 - $90,000 Annually + Industry-Leading Benefits
ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
