Assistant Director Of Education

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen County Juvenile Center is seeking an Assistant Director of Education to supervise the teaching team and help develop, maintain, and oversee all Learning Academy operations. The role supports the Director of Education and ensures student records, schedules, and staff duties are managed effectively.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Education with teaching experience and Indiana certification; a Master’s in Education Leadership is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Education with at least 3 years of teaching experience.
• Master’s Degree in Education Leadership preferred.
• Valid Indiana State certification as a Licensed Secondary Teacher.
• Knowledge of Indiana diploma requirements.
• Ability to track accurate information regarding student academic performance, behavior and attendance.
• Detailed knowledge of Allen County Learning Academy policies and procedures.
• Appropriate knowledge of teacher responsibilities, teacher licensing, and required teaching materials.
• Strong written and verbal skills, including technical writing skills needed for report writing.
• Supervisory skills needed to supervise at risk juveniles.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office and other related software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist the teaching team with developing, maintaining, and supervising all Allen County Learning Academy operations.
• Supervise students before/after school and during breaks; ensure safety and supervision of staff.
• Maintains accurate student records and shares information with agencies, parents/guardians, and probation officers as needed.
• Assists the Director of Education with compiling the master school schedule and all staff teaching duties.
• Performs the duties of the Director of Education in his/her absence.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong written/verbal communication

Supervisory skills

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Master’s Degree in Education Leadership (preferred)

Indiana State certification as Licensed Secondary Teacher

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Assistant Director of Education

Department: Allen County Juvenile Center – Family Relations FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Allen County

Job Description

Assistant Director of Education

Department: Allen County Juvenile Center – Family Relations FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Classification/Level: Professional, PG-8 Date Last Reviewed: 01/2023

Under the direction of the Director of Education, the Assistant Director of Education is responsible for supervising and assisting the teaching team with developing, maintaining, and supervising all Allen County Learning Academy operations. This position is covered under the Superior Court Handbook. This is an employee at will.

Essential Functions

• Ability to use information obtained by contacting public agencies to gather information regarding student’s past/current grades, present schedule and the total number of credits obtained; placing students in appropriate classes to keep students on the correct diploma track or place students in HSE classes.


• Maintains accurate student records in order to share information with other public agencies, parents/guardians, and probation officers as needed.


• Supervises students before and after school, during restroom breaks, passing periods and during student lunch periods.


• Supervises teachers


• Provides educational instruction to students and assists in classroom coverage as needed.


• Responsible for inventory and managing equipment and supplies needed by classroom teachers.


• Schedules and participates in Special Education conferences providing educational information and distributing education plans to teachers.


• Assists the Director of Education with compiling the master school schedule and all associated staff teaching duties.


• Performs the duties of the Director of Education in his/her absence.


• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Education with at least 3 years of teaching experience


• Master’s Degree in Education Leadership preferred


• Valid Indiana State certification as a Licensed Secondary Teacher


• Knowledge of Indiana diploma requirements


• Ability to track accurate information regarding student academic performance, behavior and attendance


• Detailed knowledge of Allen County Learning Academy policies and procedures


• Appropriate knowledge of teacher responsibilities, teacher licensing, and required teaching materials


• Strong written and verbal skills, including technical writing skills needed for report writing


• Supervisory skills needed to supervise at risk juveniles


• Strong computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office and other related software.

Working Conditions

The Assistant Director of Education requires some lifting, bending, pushing and/or pulling loads, reaching over head, kneeling, crawling and exposure to noise. Frequent mental/visual effort is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS (Continued)

The ability to stand, walk and sit is required. The Assistant Director of Education has very frequent interactions with hostile and aggressive youth and their families, requiring the ability to physically restrain juveniles if necessary.

Supervision

Supervision of teachers

Licensing

Valid Indiana State certification as a Licensed Secondary Teacher

Valid Indiana State Building Level Administrator’s License preferred

Indiana State Certification as a Probation Officer within six months

Valid Certification Required: CPR/AED/First Aid

Primary Restraint Technique (PRT) certification

Immediate Supervisor

Director of Education

Hours

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm and as needed

EEO CATEGORY: 1102

WORKERS’S COMP CODE: 7720

I agree that the contents of this job description are a fair and accurate representation of the duties of this position being described.

Employee Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________

Supervisor Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ____________________

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.