Educational Director

Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in fundraising and grant applications to expand budget.
• Be responsible for curriculum development.
• Act as a primary liaison for referring school districts.
• Oversee, direct and develop all school/building related operations to assure a safe, clean and attractive school environment for staff and students.
• Act as the Catholic Charities liaison for the Education Department.
• Prepare student Individual Education Plans using POWER IEP.
• Absorb and propose budget in advance of the next fiscal year and project enrollment for upcoming fiscal year.
• Attend Catholic Children’s Home Advisory Board and school committee meetings.
• Work with staff at weekly meetings to establish team goals and student treatment plans.
• Maintain oversight of the Special Education department in meeting or exceeding all local, state and federal rules and regulations of special education.
• In close cooperation with the Administrator, develop, direct and oversee all school programs and ensure that all school procedures follow agency and Catholic Charities policies.
• Follow all required procedures for enrollment of students and ensure appropriate student orientation.
• Assist the teacher and class in preparing for new students.
• Make administrative decisions regarding student placement, transportation and discipline.
• Cook up state testing.
• Review credits and class requirements for each student to graduate.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess a valid Illinois or Missouri driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to work with a variety of professionals from various disciplines in carrying out a team approach for each student and treatment planning for all youth.
• Has knowledge of the Special Education system in the state of Illinois.
• Ability to perform duties and supervise with maturity, professionalism and consistency while incorporating the practice of “Management by Walking Around”.
• Ability to encourage and develop professionalism in self and others.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in a human services field from an accredited school.
• Must possess an Illinois Education Administration license.
• At least three years of related experience teaching emotionally disturbed or behavior disordered children.
• A minimum of three years of supervisory & management experience.
• Experience with educational staffing, funding and budgeting.
• Experience with grant writing preferred.

Benefits

• Health Life insurance.
• Vacation.
• Pension Plan.
• Competitive Salary.