Center Director

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Telehealth and counseling services

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ombudsman Educational Services in Lafayette, GA seeks a Center Director to lead an Alternative Education site, focusing on instructional excellence, staff development, student achievement, and community partnerships.

You will supervise staff, foster a safe learning environment, ensure compliance, and drive school readiness and outcomes for diverse learners through data-driven interventions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study.
• Master's degree or higher in educational leadership or a closely related field of study preferred.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a GA state teaching credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a school principal, administration or related credential preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Minimum 1yr prior educational leadership experience, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in alternative educational services for at-risk students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Effective management skills and comprehensive knowledge of administrative and school operations, functions, and compliance requirements.
• Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in the development, assessment, and management of curriculum, content areas and instruction.
• Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with students, parents, teachers and community and/or district partners.
• Advanced skill in providing training, professional development and/or coaching to teachers and education staff.
• In depth knowledge of crisis management systems and intervention procedures.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and performance motivation ability.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead program operations with a focus on instructional excellence, staff development, student success, and strong community partnerships.
• Foster a safe, effective, and innovative learning environment to drive achievement for students and staff.
• Provide vision and leadership to support student achievement and site operations, supervising staff and implementing performance management.
• Participate in recruitment and hiring processes to build a high-performing site team.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees while monitoring performance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with state, district, and contractual requirements and staff knowledge of success criteria.
• Represent the program to strengthen partnerships with community, district, and local levels.
• Instruct and evaluate teachers in curriculum, instructional strategies, and learning tools for fidelity and effectiveness.
• Guide teachers in schedules, data systems, and transition plans aligned to student goals.
• Support teachers in building student skills in social development and problem solving.
• Maintain records of student progress and analyze assessment data to drive interventions.
• Model instructional strategies that promote active learning and align with the organization's vision.
• Promote positive student behavior and restorative interventions when necessary.
• Provide counseling and guidance to students facing challenges.
• Participate in accreditation and quality assurance processes.
• Keep current with research-based practices and organizational initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Educational leadership

Staff development

Communication

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Problem solving

Performance motivation

Education

Bachelor's in Education

Master's in Educational Leadership

GA teaching credential

School principal credential

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database entry

Instructional technology

Job description

Ombudsman Educational Services
Lafayette, GA 30728, USA

Description

Ombudsman Educational Services, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Center Directorto join our award-winning Alternative Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a dynamic, student-centered, and results-driven environment, are inspired by the mission of alternative education, and bring strategic leadership, resilience, and a collaborative spirit — We Should Talk!

As the Center Director, you are responsible for fostering an environment where every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential. You will lead program operations with a focus on instructional excellence, staff development, student success, and strong community partnerships. By ensuring safe, effective, and innovative learning environments, you will drive achievement and promote positive outcomes for both students and staff.

Providing vision and leadership to support student achievement and effective site operations by supervising staff, implementing performance management systems, and promoting professional growth.

Participating in recruitment and hiring processes to build and sustain a high-performing site team.

Providing staff supervision by coaching, mentoring, and developing employees while monitoring performance and fostering continuous improvement.

Ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment by monitoring site operations, addressing/reporting incidents, and enforcing safety protocols.

Maintaining compliance with state, district, and contractual requirements, and ensuring all staff are fully knowledgeable of success criteria and regulations.

Representing the program at community, district, and local levels to strengthen partnerships and promote the organization’s mission.

Instructing, monitoring, and evaluating teachers and students in the use of curriculum, instructional strategies, and learning tools to ensure fidelity and effectiveness.

Guiding teachers in the development of classroom schedules, student data systems, and transition plans to ensure alignment with individual student goals.

Consulting with and supporting teachers in building student skills in social development, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.

Maintaining accurate and complete records of student progress in compliance with legal, company, and district policies.

Compiling and analyzing assessment data to monitor student growth, inform instructional practices, and drive targeted interventions.

Modeling and promoting instructional strategies that facilitate active learning experiences and align with the organization’s educational vision.

Promoting positive student behavior by implementing consistent practices, applying policies fairly, and supporting restorative or disciplinary interventions when necessary.

Providing counseling, encouragement, and guidance to students experiencing academic or personal challenges.

Participating in accreditation and quality assurance processes to ensure the site consistently meets or exceeds performance standards.

Keeping current with research-based practices and organization-wide initiatives, including professional development in behavior management and instructional best practices.

Performing additional duties as assigned to support the overall success of students, staff, and the program.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study.
• Master's degree or higher in educational leadership or a closely related field of study preferred.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a GA state teaching credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a school principal, administration or related credential preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Minimum 1yr prior educational leadership experience, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in alternative educational services for at-risk students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Effective management skills and comprehensive knowledge of administrative and school operations, functions, and compliance requirements.
• Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in the development, assessment, and management of curriculum, content areas and instruction.
• Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with students, parents, teachers and community and/or district partners.
• Advanced skill in providing training, professional development and/or coaching to teachers and education staff.
• In depth knowledge of crisis management systems and intervention procedures.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and performance motivation ability.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.
• Skilled leader who exhibits the characteristics of servant leadership, looking to the needs of the team and seeking to help solve problems and promote personal development.

Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

• https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Y our path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!

‖ Perks and Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Personal Protection Insurance Plans
• Legal Services Insurance
• Pet Health Insurance
• Accrual-based Paid Time Off
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance !

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education (Required)

Bachelors or better in Education or related field.

Preferred

Masters or better in Education Leadership or related field.

Licenses & Certifications (Required)

Ed - Teaching Credential

Crisis Prevention Inst

Licenses & Certifications (Preferred)

Any of the following:

General Administration

Education Administrator

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