Impact-Driven Center Director — Alternative Education

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education; LaFayette (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Ombudsman Educational Services is seeking a Center Director to lead an Alternative Education program (grades 7-12). You will oversee operations, drive instructional excellence, develop staff, and build community partnerships to promote student success.

The role requires GA credentialing and leadership experience in alternative or behavioral health settings, with a focus on IEPs, curriculum, and data-driven interventions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership to support student achievement and site operations by supervising staff and promoting professional growth.
• Participate in recruitment and hiring to build a high-performing site team.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees while monitoring performance.
• Ensure a safe and supportive learning environment and enforce safety protocols.
• Maintain compliance with state, district, and contractual requirements and train staff accordingly.
• Represent the program to strengthen partnerships and promote the organization’s mission.
• Instruct, monitor, and evaluate teachers and students in curriculum and learning tools for fidelity.
• Guide teachers in schedules, data systems, and transition plans aligned with student goals.
• Support teachers in building student social development and conflict resolution skills.
• Maintain records of student progress in compliance with policies.
• Analyze assessment data to monitor growth and inform interventions.
• Promote instructional strategies that support active learning and the organization’s vision.
• Promote positive student behavior and restorative interventions when needed.
• Provide counseling, encouragement, and guidance to students facing challenges.
• Participate in accreditation and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Development

Recruitment

Safety & Compliance

Curriculum Development

Data Analysis

IEP Knowledge

Crisis Management

Communication

Relationship Building

Coaching

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree in educational leadership

GA state teaching credential (current or in process)

School principal/administration credential (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database entry

Job description

Ombudsman Educational Services is seeking a Center Director to lead an Alternative Education program (grades 7-12). You will oversee operations, drive instructional excellence, develop staff, and build community partnerships to promote student success.

The role requires GA credentialing and leadership experience in alternative or behavioral health settings, with a focus on IEPs, curriculum, and data-driven interventions.