Assistant Education Program Director

About the role

The Assistant Program Director plays a crucial role in supporting student achievement and effective operations within a Special Education program. They assist the school director in managing various aspects of the school, including personnel development, safety, and crisis management. The position involves supervising staff, developing performance management plans, and ensuring that ChanceLight policies and procedures are implemented.

Responsibilities

• Providing vision and leadership to support student achievement and effective operations by supervising staff, developing and implementing performance management plans, identifying professional learning needs, and participating in professional learning opportunities.
• Aiding in the employment process to ensure an effective site team is in place.
• Aiding in establishing and implementing goals and objectives for the program and staff in accordance with organization’s goals and objectives as assigned by the School Director.
• Guiding, consulting, and assisting teachers in the classroom with teaching students social, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Supervising through assigning work, helping create personal development plans, consistently monitoring and evaluating employee effectiveness, and communicating and coaching employee development.
• Maintaining a safe learning environment for students and staff by maintaining site and classroom operations and following guidelines for addressing/reporting issues and incidents.
• Maintaining compliance with contract and specific state requirements, ensuring that all staff are knowledgeable of the specific success criteria outlined in the contract and any requirements set forth by the state.
• Performing a wide range of managerial responsibilities including, but not limited to: staff supervision, scheduling, technology, and facility.
• Representing ChanceLight Education at community, district, and local levels.
• Communicating and collaborating with families, district, and community members.
• Analyzing the professional development needs of staff and aligning implementation with the instructional vision and ChanceLight and district goals.
• Demonstrating effective leadership, team building, and written skills.
• Instructing, monitoring, and evaluating teachers and students in the use of learning materials and equipment to ensure fidelity of instruction and student performance/evaluation.
• Observing, evaluating, and reporting staff and student performance and development.
• Maintaining accurate and complete records of students' progress and development, updating all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, ChanceLight policies, and district policies.
• Compiling and analyzing assessment data to measure student growth, guide instruction, and/or academic intervention for each student and site.
• Modeling and overseeing the implementation of ChanceLight identified instructional practices and strategies that facilitate active learning experiences and support the instructional vision for the site.
• Managing student behavior in the center by embracing the ChanceLight philosophy and policies, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary.
• Participating in the assurance and accreditation processes to ensure that the site passes or meets performance.
• Keeping up to date with research-based practices and developments in subject area, resources, and professional development, including but not limited to organization-wide initiatives such as CPI.
• Providing, soliciting, and responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
• Working collaboratively with site team, field level support, and national support for the good of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study.
• Master's degree or higher in special education, educational leadership, or a closely related field of study preferred.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an AL state special education instruction credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an educational leadership, administration, school principal, or related credential preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company-approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in the development, assessment, and management of curriculum, content areas, and instruction; preferably in an alternative, special education, and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders, and/or other related disabilities.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals and next steps.
• Effective management skills and comprehensive knowledge of administrative and school operations, functions, and compliance requirements.
• Prior experience and highly skilled in providing training, professional development, and/or coaching to teachers and education staff.
• Highly skilled in building relationships with students, parents, teachers, and community/business partners.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, and decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry, and basic office equipment.

Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Personal Protection Insurance Plans
• Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
• Legal Services Insurance
• Pet Health Insurance
• Accrual-based Paid Time Off
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!