Assistant Director of Student Services

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health • West Chester, PA

15h • $110,000 - $125,400 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Assistant Director of Student Services at Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services (DPACS) you will work with multiple teams of dedicated professionals in our six school programs who share your passion for helping students in need and engage in a process of continual development to provide best-practice services to students with disabilities across multiple school programs. The Assistant Director of Student Services assist the Director of Student Services with daily leadership for all six (6) DPACS school programs. Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services (DPACS) day school education programs provide programs and services for children and adolescents with Autism, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health & Behavioral Health diagnoses. This position is responsible for operational support as assigned of all DPACS school programs located in West Chester, Downingtown, Malvern, Landenberg, and Audubon PA. Responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Student Services include but are not limited to Project Management, Fiscal Management, Compliance with PA State regulations governing Private Academic Schools and Approved Private Schools, recommending and implementing educational changes as necessary. The position requires working effectively with residential leadership to maximize educational opportunities for students; and makes recommendations for meeting and complying with Devereux standards for incident reporting. This positions office will be located on our West Chester campus but requires travel between all six school locations. Every day as the Assistant Director of Student Services you will... Ensure a safe learning environment for all students Support daily on-site operations of all DPACS Schools Maintain PDE Compliance and supports the admissions processes for students Assist the Director of Student Services as directed You will be offered: Compensation: $ 110,000 - $ 125,400 / yr A great team environment! Growth and Promotion Opportunities Paid Training & Professional Development ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days). Devereux’s Approved Private Schools offer high quality, innovative special education programs that work in tandem with families and school districts to ensure that students can return to their local schools and communities with the tools they will need to succeed. Children and young adults may come to Devereux as a day student, or as a part of residential treatment. Each student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), which outlines goals for skill development and the best strategies by which the student can reach his/her goals. A multi-disciplinary team, including the individual’s parent(s) or guardian, regularly reviews the plan to discuss challenges, progress and adjustments to goals as appropriate. A multi-sensory educational strategy is used at all schools, employing traditional instruction, hands-on and independent learning, as well as technology, to individualize a student’s progress in all academic areas, particularly math and reading. The transition from school to career, and all of the necessary interrelated skills, are a main focus of the school program. A primary focus throughout the program is the philosophy of Program-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PW-PBIS), a program-wide system of care that promotes and rewards positive behaviors, and prevents negative behaviors, to create safe, supportive living environments. Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in education or related field required.
• Instructional and/or education specialist certification in Pennsylvania required.
• Administrative certification in Pennsylvania required (Principal, Supervisor of Special Education, Director of Pupil Personnel, etc.).
• Minimum of three to five years’ experience working with students with behavioral health and mental health disabilities
• Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft Office Applications, experience with data collection/analyzing platforms (Radar, Pro-Filer, and/or other internal and external software applications pertinent to the position).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Requires ability to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines.
• Valid driver's license must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

• Prior school based administrative experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe learning environment for all students
• Support daily on-site operations of all DPACS Schools
• Maintain PDE Compliance and supports the admissions processes for students
• Assist the Director of Student Services as directed

Benefits

• A great team environment!
• Growth and Promotion Opportunities
• Paid Training & Professional Development
• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days).
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees