Dual Preschool and School Age Assistant Director of Education Program Services - Brooklyn

ADAPT Community Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

ADAPT Community Network is seeking a Preschool Assistant Director of Education Program Services to oversee the Brooklyn School Age and Brooklyn Children’s Programs. This role directs staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives department development.

Ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Special Education with NYS certifications for Special Education Teacher and School Administrator, plus five years’ teaching and four years’ administrative experience; a NY driver’s license is required for

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Special Education is required.
• New York State Permanent Certification as Special Education Teacher is required.
• New York State Permanent Certification as School Administrator and Supervisor is required.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates, develops, and supervises all program components within a service for children.
• Oversees daily program operations including education, clinical, medical, clerical, and maintenance.
• Prepares agency-required program reports and monitors the program budget.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with PC/email

Education

Master’s Degree in Special Education

New York State Permanent Certification as Special Education Teacher

New York State Permanent Certification as School Administrator and Supervisor

Job description

Description

We are currently hiring a Preschool Assistant Director of Education Program Services. This position is split and will cover our Brooklyn School Age Program and Brooklyn Children’s Program.

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. 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.

Job Type

Full‑time

Summary

Assists the Director in 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 direct‑care and clinical staff, compliance with all applicable regulations, and development of the department. The Assistant Director may exercise independent judgment within established policies and procedures and serves as a liaison with other programs of the agency and community partners.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Recruits, interviews, hires, orients, trains, appraises, supervises, disciplines, and when necessary, terminates subordinate staff.
• Assists with overseeing and directs the daily operation of the total program including education, clinical, medical, clerical and maintenance.
• Prepares various agency‑required program reports.
• Assists with monitoring the program budget.
• Recommends classroom placements and curriculum design.
• Serves as liaison between parents and school districts.
• Suggests, develops, coordinates, and implements program goals.
• Assists with development, implementation, and updating program policies and procedures.
• Handles communication with community organizations and school districts as directed.
• Facilitates transition of children to the next appropriate education placement.
• Assists with formulating and recommending long‑range plans for services and programs to be offered and implements them as authorized.
• Prepares departmental projections and other relevant statistics; assists with student placement decisions in other facilities.
• Ensures staff receive all required in‑service training and develops such training related to children’s needs.
• Performs periodic area assessments and observations of practices, materials, equipment, and environment to maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
• Assists with public relations and community education for the program.
• Completes special projects as requested.
• Plans for department development and expansion.
• Assists with developing and implementing a Quality Assurance plan for the department.
• Serves as a standing member of agency‑wide committees.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the field.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• 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, consumers, families, and outside contacts.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality.
• Proficiency with a personal computer and appropriate software and e‑mail system.
• Knowledge of equipment typically used by persons receiving services, including wheelchairs and adaptive devices.

Education And/Or Experience

• 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, maintained in good standing.

Compensation

$80,000 – $90,000 annually + industry‑leading benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic selves to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and statuses are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.