Maryland Certified Education Director
Description
Why Join Us
Are you looking for a new opportunity to make an impact in the lives of students? Join us at SESI Schools, where we are proving what is possible for students with unique needs. We offer a generous benefits package including:
- Competitive annual salary of based on experience, level of education, and credentials
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
- Employer-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250
- Other great benefits like Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, and Pet Insurance
- Continued training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth
About Us
The High Road Schools of Maryland are operated by Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI). SESI Schools provide 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 Opportunity
The Special Education Director is responsible for implementing and maintaining the special education programs and services in compliance with all District, State, and Federal laws, rules, and policies, and with SESI School's objectives; provides written support and/or conveys information; serving as a resource to parents, school personnel and the local district; and maintains adequate staffing to ensure objectives of programs and services are achieved.
Essential Functions
1. Understands and implements SESI's philosophy, policy and procedures relating to conduct, discipline, educational and attendance outcomes for students, staff and parents.
2. Directs the development, selection, evaluation and implementation of special educational programs and educational materials.
3. Provides direction and leadership in the assessment and identification of the curriculum goals and objectives, while establishing a strategy to address specific academic needs of students with disabilities.
4. Possesses solid curriculum knowledge and understands school district, federal and state educational requirements and guidelines and performs on-going evaluations and refines methods of instruction in accordance with the educational goals and objectives of SESI.
5. Supervises assigned staff and documents their performance, development, training and other issues. Ensures assigned staff is in compliance and performance issues are addressed.
6. Works closely with teachers and staff members of the local school district to facilitate IEP meetings and processes for the purpose of implementing and maintaining special education programs and services of SESI.
7. Coordinates with outside agencies to provide services to students and staff for the purpose of offering appropriate services.
8. Advises Director regarding special education and other assigned matters.
9. Prepares documentation and reports data to SESI and to the District for the purpose of providing written support, conveying information and complying with Federal and State regulations.
10. Ensures compliance in the areas of upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative policies, and state, municipal and federal regulatory guidelines.
11. Attends all required leadership, team and professional meetings and participates in the development of strategies for continuous school improvement.
12. Exhibits professional conduct with school colleagues, students and their parents in accordance with SESI policies, procedures and work rules.
13. Performs other duties as assigned and to be determined based upon SESI needs and business requirements.
Position Requirements
· Master’s Degree in Education
· Special Education Certification Required
· Three years teaching or working in a school setting with special needs student populations
· Two years of progressive supervisory and/or administrative experience
· Experience working with at risk student populations