Assistant Educational Director- CARES

Description

Are you interested in Leadership, Project Management, Program Quality Improvement, and Staff Development? Do you enjoy being a creative leader who implements best-practice services to students with disabilities?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services team!

 

Being a Assistant Education Director at Devereux has its Advantages You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. As the Assistant Education Director you will assist the Education Director in maintaining the educational and vocational development of students and the professional development of teachers by developing and implementing policies, programs and curriculum plans.

 

Devereux Center for Autism Research and Education Services (CARES) is an educational program licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that provides services to students, ages 5 to 21, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. CARES provides an environment that focuses on teaching each student based on his or her unique strengths and needs. Programming is focused on increasing independence for each student. Located in Downingtown, PA, this position is responsible for supporting daily operations in the school program and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students. 

 

Every day as the Assistant Education Director you will...

• Ensure a safe learning environment for all students
• Support the daily operations of the school
• Interview applicants for open positions
• Provided professional development to teachers and other staff

You will be offered:

• Pay $78,400-$89,376/ Year (Based on experience)
• A team-oriented environment
• The opportunity to lead and mentor staff working with children with various diagnoses 
• Teacher loan forgiveness eligibility
• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days)

Devereux’s Approved Private Schools offer high quality, innovative special education programs that work 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. Children and young adults may come to Devereux as a day student, or as a part of residential treatment. 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.

 

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS)  serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), residential treatment (RTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and  approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

 

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Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, or Related Field required;  PDE K-12 principal and/or supervisor of special education certificate OR PDE administrative certification OR enrollment in supervisory certification program required.

 

Experience: Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft Office Applications, experience with data collection/analyzing platforms (Radar, Pro-Filer, and/or other internal and external software applications pertinent to the position).  Strong organizational skills.  Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Requires ability to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines.  Valid driver's license must be maintained