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Associate Director

Employer
SESI Schools
Location
Garden Prairie, Illinois, United States
Salary
Competitive
Description

Position at SESI Schools
Special Education Assistant Program Director

About Us
High Roads School of Belvidere High Road School of Belvidere provides academic and therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and young adults between the ages of 5 and 21. We specialize in a normative culture approach to school therapeutic programming that emphasizes individual growth.

High Roads School of Belvidere is operated by Specialized Education Services, Inc . (SESI). SESI Schools provides specialized education programming for K-12 students who require additional educational and positive behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting.

The Opportunity
The Special Education Assistant Program Director will be responsible for Supervision of all program staff including special education teachers, school social workers, BCBAs, assistant teachers, SESI-related service providers, and administrative assistants. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we are looking to hire an exceptional Program Director who will play an essential role in fueling student and staff success.

The Responsibilities
  • Ensuring that all students are being educated in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Observation of classrooms on a regular basis both formally (using observation forms to provide appropriate staff feedback) and informally
  • Weekly staff meetings for the purpose of imparting information, suggestions, and issues of concern that affect the program and the staff
  • Attending and participating in Regional activities including a weekly Director's Meeting
  • Attending and participating in a monthly Goal Review with Supervisor; demonstrating consistent growth and goal completion
  • Reporting facilities issues to the appropriate department for prompt resolution
  • Communicating in person, by telephone, and through newsletters and other forms of written communication with parents, supervisors, and district personnel
  • Involving parents in the educational program on a regular basis as well as providing regular parent education events throughout the school year
  • Ensuring that all state licensing policies relating to the health, safety, and well-being of the children attending the program are followed and in compliance
  • Forging and maintaining stakeholder relationships (district officials, parents, etc.); providing excellent and responsive customer service
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Performing staff Supervisions including Goal Reviews monthly, giving staff the opportunity for self-evaluation and growth
  • Ensuring that all staff follow school and company policies in order to maintain excellent program quality
  • Maintaining excellent records including financial, state licensing, student, and employee files
  • Communicating regularly with all supervisors to ensure that proper support and assistance is available at all times
  • Identifying staff and program needs and obtaining professional development opportunities to address those needs
  • Role modeling appropriate and professional demeanor to staff, parents, and the children in the program as well as school district personnel
  • Other duties may be assigned

You Are
Someone who is passionate about serving students with special needs so that they can perform at their highest level and realize productive, fulfilling futures. You believe that ALL children can learn and have the desire to make a positive impact in the lives of students. You excel at building relationships, collaborating with a team, and persevering through difficult challenges. You have a sense of optimism, a willingness to learn and grow, and a commitment to improving outcomes for students.

The Qualifications
  • Prefer Applicants either possess a Certification or a master's degree in Special Education with some supervisory experience
  • Extensive experience with students with serious emotional disabilities is strongly preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office preferred
  • Must be willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations

The Perks
  • Competitive commensurate with experience
  • Tuition reimbursement support available
  • Continued instructional coaching and leadership support
  • Growth Opportunities


Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom , is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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