Associate Director

Company Overview Shine on as an Associate Director. In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) shine a positive light on students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team. Overview What you can expect to do. Advance student potential—and your own—as you collaborate with the teacher to work with small groups of students in delivering individualized services and support. Realize the joy of possibility as you monitor student behavior, track educational progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills through our proven model. Responsibilities Ensuring that all students are being educated in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) Observation of classrooms on a regular basis both formally (using observation forms to provide appropriate staff feedback) and informally Weekly staff meetings for the purpose of imparting information, suggestions and issues of concern that affect the program and the staff Attending and participating in Regional activities including a weekly Director’s Meeting Attending and participating in a monthly Goal Review with Supervisor; demonstrating consistent growth and goal completion Reporting facilities issues to the appropriate department for prompt resolution Communicating in person, by telephone and through newsletters and other forms of written communication with parents, supervisors, and district personnel Involving parents in the educational program on a regular basis as well as providing regular parent education events throughout the school year Ensuring that all state licensing policies relating to the health, safety and well-being of the children attending the program are followed and in compliance Forging and maintaining stakeholder relationships (district officials, parents, etc.); providing excellent and responsive customer service Supervisory Responsibilities: Performing staff Supervisions including Goal Reviews monthly, giving staff the opportunity for self- evaluation and growth Ensuring that all staff follow school and company policies in order to maintain excellent program quality Maintaining excellent records including financial, state licensing, student, and employee files Communicating regularly with all supervisors to ensure that proper support and assistance is available at all times Identifying staff and program needs and obtaining professional development opportunities to address those needs Role modeling appropriate and professional demeanor to staff, parents, and the children in the program as well as school district personnel Other duties may be assigned SESI.R2 Qualifications Credentials in Education or similar field Bachelors Degree required Extensive experience with students with serious emotional disabilities is strongly preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred Must be willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations SESI.WEST.1 Posted Salary Range USD $70,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr. Physical Requirements Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching. Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more. Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices. Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily. Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at FullBloom, where employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to age (40 and over); color; gender, physical or mental disability; mental status; civil union/domestic partnership; national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; race; religion; creed; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions; gender identity and gender expression; political affiliation; veteran status and uniformed servicemember status; genetic information (including testing and characteristics); or any other consideration protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr