Director of Special Education (Principal)

About the role

We are seeking a Director of Special Education (Principal) who has experience with the student population and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student academic, motivational and disciplinary activities.
• Administer federal grant program activities.
• Create systems that ensure the integrity of educational information and records.
• Program within budgetary constraints.
• Keep the building safe and secure.
• Advance the organization's reputation through participation in professional and foundation groups and committees.
• Follow and promote policies, procedures, and the Code of Character.
• Teacher evaluation and training.
• Cook up faculty schedules (class schedules, daily assignments, weekend and meal duty).
• Cook up coursework, class assignments, progress reviews, and transition plans.
• Schoolhouse proctoring, interventions and contracts.
• Monitor report cards and transcripts.
• Cook up state standardized testing.
• Cook up building inspections and report needed repairs.
• Fulfill parental, Board of Education, agency, and administrative requests.

Qualifications

• CT 092 Intermediate and Administration and Supervision Certification.
• Master’s degree in Leadership and Supervision.
• One of the following endorsement areas: Comprehensive special education (CT 065 or 165 Certification), a specific area of disability, an area of pupil personnel services (school social work, school psychological services, school speech and hearing services, school guidance and counseling services, and school health services).

Benefits & Rewards

• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
• 8 sick days
• Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting https://benefits.devereux.org)
• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$105,000 - $120,000 per year

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
• Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program

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.

What Devereux Offers You

• A competitive salary
• A comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners
• 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
• Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program

EEO

Devereux is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.