Associate Director of Special Education Programs

Specialized-Education-Services,-Inc.-3; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) in Phoenix seeks an Associate Director to advance student potential by collaborating with teachers to deliver individualized services and support under our proven model.

You will monitor student behavior, track progress toward IEP goals, supervise staff, attend regional activities, and maintain strong relationships with parents and district personnel to ensure program quality.

Qualifications

• Credentials in Education or similar field.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Extensive experience with students with serious emotional disabilities is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred.
• Must be willing to undergo a background check.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all students are educated in accordance with their IEPs.
• Observation of classrooms on a regular basis both formally (using observation forms to provide appropriate staff feedback) and informally
• Weekly staff meetings for the purpose of imparting information, suggestions and issues of concern that affect the program and the staff
• Attending and participating in Regional activities including a weekly Director’s Meeting
• Attending and participating in a monthly Goal Review with Supervisor; demonstrating consistent growth and goal completion
• Reporting facilities issues to the appropriate department for prompt resolution
• Communicating in person, by telephone and through newsletters and other forms of written communication with parents, supervisors, and district personnel
• Involving parents in the educational program on a regular basis as well as providing regular parent education events throughout the school year
• Ensuring that all state licensing policies relating to the health, safety and well-being of the children attending the program are followed and in compliance
• Forging and maintaining stakeholder relationships (district officials, parents, etc.); providing excellent and responsive customer service
• Performing staff Supervisions including Goal Reviews monthly, giving staff the opportunity for self- evaluation and growth
• Ensuring that all staff follow school and company policies in order to maintain excellent program quality
• Maintaining excellent records including financial, state licensing, student, and employee files
• Communicating regularly with all supervisors to ensure that proper support and assistance is available at all times
• Identifying staff and program needs and obtaining professional development opportunities to address those needs
• Role modeling appropriate and professional demeanor to staff, parents, and the children in the program as well as school district personnel
• Other duties may be assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Experience with emotional disabilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Credentials in Education or similar field

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) in Phoenix seeks an Associate Director to advance student potential by collaborating with teachers to deliver individualized services and support under our proven model.

You will monitor student behavior, track progress toward IEP goals, supervise staff, attend regional activities, and maintain strong relationships with parents and district personnel to ensure program quality.