Academic Director I

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that academic policies and curriculum are followed
• Developing and tracking benchmarks for measuring institutional success
• Helping teachers maximize their teaching potential
• Meting and listening to concerns of students on a regular basis
• Encouraging, guiding and assisting student leaders and teachers
• Meting with parents and administrators on a regular basis for problem resolution
• Enforcing discipline when necessary
• Providing an atmosphere free of any bias in which students can achieve their maximum potential
• Teach the knowledge and skills, nurture the confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students by utilizing SESI instructional models, strategies, and curriculum
• Utilize school’s behavior management and intervention strategies including but not limited to de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and PBIS strategies
• Drive, record, and track student growth and progress towards academic, social, and emotional goals
• Ensure that all students are being educated in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Observe classrooms on a regular basis both formally (using observation forms to provide appropriate staff feedback) and informally
• Attend and participate in regional activities including weekly Director’s Meeting
• Attend and participate in a monthly Goal Review with Supervisor; demonstrating consistent growth and goal completion
• Forgo and maintain stakeholder relationships (district officials, parents, etc.)
• Maintain excellent records including financial, state licensing, student, and employee documentation
• Develop, monitor, and maintain the school's budget, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines
• Analyze profit and loss statements, identify areas for improvement, and propose strategies for cost reduction and revenue enhancement
• Collaborate with the finance department to prepare financial reports and forecasts, providing regular updates to the school administration
• Assist in creating and enforcing HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Support staff professional development initiatives, identifying training needs and organizing relevant workshops or programs
• Assist in creating and enforcing HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Assist in creating and enforcing HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Assist in creating and enforcing HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Organize and facilitate IEP meetings, collaborating with teachers, parents, and relevant stakeholders
• Maintain accurate documentation of special education services, progress reports, and related records
• Stay updated with best practices and research in special education, ensuring the implementation of evidence-based strategies
• Lead the development and implementation of a school-wide PBIS program
• (Thought partner) Provide guidance and support to teachers in implementing PBIS practices
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Social or Behavior Sciences, or a related field required
• Administration credential preferred
• Extensive experience with students with disabilities strongly preferred