Educational Program Coordinator

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, supports staff, meets with students, provides 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 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 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. 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 to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year. Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. What Devereux Offers You In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer; Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. Employee assistance / work-life balance program. Visit to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Devereux