Assistant Educational Director- CARES

About the role

Join our Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services team as an Assistant Education Director. You will work with dedicated professionals passionate about helping individuals in need. Your responsibilities include assisting the Education Director in maintaining educational and vocational development of students and teacher professional development.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Able to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license must be maintained

Skills

• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health and welfare program
• Medical, dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
• Generous time-off, 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program

Pay

$78,400 - $89,376/year (Based on experience)

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

• Teacher loan forgiveness eligibility
• ASCEND-Career Accelerator Program
• 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.

Company Overview

Devereux is a nonprofit organization 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. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools, and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education, and foster care. 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. 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 www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE