Education Program Coordinator- Landenberg School

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Landenberg (PA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a passionate Education Program Coordinator to lead and support a dedicated team in a special education setting. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and adolescents by guiding staff, overseeing daily activities, and ensuring compliance with educational standards. You will also have the opportunity to facilitate professional development for educators, enhancing their skills in special education. With a focus on fostering positive behavior and providing tailored educational experiences, this position is perfect for someone looking to grow in their career while making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Growth and Promotion Opportunities

Paid Training & Professional Development

Career Accelerator Program

Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and Special Education certification required.
• Experience in classroom and direct instruction is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and guidance to staff ensuring compliance with educational standards.
• Lead professional development sessions for Teachers and Support Staff.

Skills

Special Education

Classroom Instruction

Supervisory Skills

Understanding of Special Education Law

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PA Department of Education Instructional I Certification in Special Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Description

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents? Are you a Special Education Teacher looking for a change? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow outside of classroom instruction and provide supervision in a school setting? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being an Education Program Coordinator at Devereux has its Advantages: You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need at our Day Academy located in Landenberg, PA.

Every day as an Education Program Coordinator you will:

• Provide supervision and guidance to staff by communicating and ensuring compliance with state educational requirements and organizational and center standards of care.
• Oversee daily building-level activities, support staff, meet with students, and provide oversight and direction according to school standards, PBIS, and Devereux Policy.
• Lead professional development sessions for Teachers and Support Staff on Special Education related material.
• Support the IEP process.

You will be offered:

• Compensation: $68,750 - $78,375 (based upon experience)
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm [52 week position]
• Growth and Promotion Opportunities
• Paid Training & Professional Development
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days) mydevereuxbenefits.org
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

Devereux Day Academy is a private academic school program located in Landenberg, PA. Devereux Day Academy is licensed to serve students in grades K-12 who have been identified with the following primary disabilities: Emotional Disturbance, behavioral and cognitive differences. The Devereux Day Academy is also able to help children with autism, intellectual disabilities, and speech and language impairments. The core curriculum has been aligned with the Pennsylvania Core Standards, as well as the curricula of our partner school districts. This innovative special education program works in tandem with families and school districts to ensure that students can return to their local schools and communities with the tools they will need to succeed. The goal of the curriculum is to provide students with learning experiences that foster increased engagement and success through differentiated instruction, evidence-based instructional strategies, and rigorous learning expectations. Each student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), which outlines goals for skill development and the best strategies by which the student can reach his/her goals. A multi-disciplinary team, including the individual’s parent(s) or guardian, regularly reviews the plan to discuss challenges, progress, and adjustments to goals as appropriate. A primary focus throughout the program is the philosophy of Program-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PW-PBIS), a program-wide system of care that promotes and rewards positive behaviors and prevents negative behaviors, to create safe, supportive living environments.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree Required. PA Department of Education Instructional I Certification in Special Education Required. PA Department of Education Instructional II Certification in an area of instruction Preferred, Master's Degree Preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Experience in classroom and direct instruction Required. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Strong understanding of Special Education law required.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.