Director of Education (Principal) - Washington
Description:
Pay:
- $105000- $120000 per year
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
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The Glenholme School:
Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better?
If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Director of Education (Principal) position will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team.The selected candidate will foster Devereux’s mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.
Position:
We are seeking a Director of 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. If this describes you, then look no further!
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- 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.
- Coordination of faculty schedules (class schedules, daily assignments, weekend and meal duty.)
- Coordinate coursework, class assignments, progress reviews, and transition plans.
- Schoolhouse proctoring, interventions and contracts.
- Monitoring report cards and transcripts.
- Coordinate state standardized testing
- Conduct building inspections and report needed repairs.
- Fulfill parental, Board of Education, agency, and administrative requests.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree in Specialist Education
- Certification in Special Education in the state of CT
- 092 Certification
- Master’s degree in Leadership and Supervision
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.