Associate Director

Responsibilities

• Ensure all students are educated according to their IEPs
• Observe classrooms regularly, both formally and informally
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings
• Participate in Regional activities, including a weekly Director’s Meeting
• Attend and participate in monthly Goal Review with Supervisor
• Report facility issues to the appropriate department for prompt resolution
• Communicate with parents in person, by phone, and through newsletters
• Involvement in regular parent education events
• Ensure compliance with state licensing policies
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and provide excellent customer service
• Perform staff supervision including Goal Reviews monthly
• Ensure staff follow school and company policies
• Maintain and update records including financial, state licensing, student, and employee files
• Communicate regularly with supervisors to ensure support availability
• Identify staff and program needs and obtain professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Credentials in Education or similar field
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Extensive experience with students with serious emotional disabilities preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred
• Willingness to undergo a background check

Physical Requirements

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges
• Skill in managing fine motor tasks
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily
• Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students
• Ability to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations

Reasonable Accommodations

• May be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Equal Employment Opportunity

• The company prohibits discrimination based on various factors