Regional Director

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

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K matching
• Bonus Eligible 
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000
• Continued training, mentorship, and opportunities for growth

The Opportunity

The Regional Director provides oversight and support to programs located in their region and ensures a high-quality, safe learning environment for all enrolled students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties as assigned.

• Overall region/program management. Ensure all programmatic, operational and compliance related goals and objectives for students, staff, and customers meet and exceed benchmark goals.
• Manage all budgeting, forecasting, and financial management within region. Ensure all business objectives are met. Develop and lead growth initiatives within the region.
• Intimately understand and implement the terms and conditions of all contracts and state-level certification requirements for all programs within the region.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with representatives of School and District partners. Along with School Directors and Executive Directors, ensure maintenance of customer relationships year-over-year.
• Develop a strategic plan for optimal renewal of contracts for the region each year. Carry out appropriate renewal activity throughout the year.
• Assume active lead role in the start-up of all new programs within the region.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with all corporate support service departments to assure effective use of resources within the region, ensure compliance with all contract and state-level certification requirements as well as with appropriate laws and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure program quality and effective program evaluation; monitor and provide guidance on student performance and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting programs in the region.
• Oversee performance and effectiveness of School Directors and Executive Directors to assure that school staff functions well and program goals are attained.
• With support of the HR department, oversee recruitment, selection, evaluation, retention, and, if necessary, termination of direct service staff. Ensure appropriate bench strength across the region.
• Assure that assembled staff can demonstrate appropriate skills, ability and training to meet the demands of the education programs within the region. Responsible for staff development and performance management.
• Act as a role model for establishing appropriate positive morale and attitude toward work and organization.
• Maintain appropriate and regular communication with staff.
• Assist School Directors and Executive Directors to resolve problems quickly and effectively as they arise.
• Assure that instructional staff, physical facilities, instructional materials, and equipment are adequate.
• Keep appropriate corporate support staff informed of contract activities.
• Communicate regularly with and provide needed information to supervisors.  

Qualifications

• Master's Degree preferred Bachelor’s degree required, in Special Education, Educational Leadership/Administration, Social Services or other related educational fields from an accredited college or university preferred.
• 5+​ years experience working with students with behavioral challenges and/or at risk youth preferred.
• 3+ years of direct supervisory experience
• Experience in territory/program management in education preferred
• Able to travel frequently throughout the region.

About Us

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. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire an exceptional principal who will play an essential role in fueling student success.