Director of Education Services

Children's Home of Poughkeepsie•Poughkeepsie, NY

63d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie has been caring for children throughout the Hudson Valley for over 175 years! We strive to empower children and families to achieve optimal health and well being. We are currently seeking a full-time Director of Education Services in our Empower and LTFC Program. Position Summary: The Director of Education Services oversees and coordinates all educational services for children enrolled in the LTFC and Child Welfare programs. This role serves as the primary point of contact between the programs and schools, ensuring clear communication and collaboration. Responsibilities include securing appropriate school placements within the community, managing on-site and contracted educational services, and providing ongoing educational support to youth. The Director of Education Services supports smooth transitions by coordinating enrollments and discharges, notifying schools of youth admissions and exits, and providing transcripts and educational records to facilitate successful placement after discharge or transfer.

Requirements

MS.ED. CSW or other appropriate Masters Level Certification.
Previous educational experience required.
Special education experience.
Experience with English language learners
Valid New York State Driver's License with good driving record as determined by the Agency

Nice To Haves

Teaching certification
Experience in the Child Welfare field
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Apply the Sanctuary Model’s trauma-informed principles by fostering safety, emotional awareness, respect for loss, and hope for the future (S.E.L.F.); uphold the Seven Commitments (Nonviolence, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Democracy, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, and Growth & Change) in all interactions with clients, families, and colleagues.
Assesses the educational needs and develops an overall educational plan for each youth in care
Ensures that youth are scheduled for school district assessments, and enrolled in school within three days of arrival to the program and actively works with the school to identify and address any barriers or challenges so the youth can start in a timely manner.
Is responsible for ensuring all relevant educational data and documentation are obtained and facilitating appropriate school placement in the community, including coordinating a review by the Committee on Special Education (C.S.E.) when needed.
Attends all C.S.E. and I.E.P. meetings and represents The Children's Home.
Attends all necessary school meetings and arranges to have appropriate individuals attend conferences or meetings on youth or school related problems.
Uploads enrollment confirmation, report cards and other progress reports issued by the school into electronic systems in a timely manner.
Is knowledgeable about 504 and IEP plans and serves as an advocate for youth in need of extra services and as a liaison with respect to facilitating this process with the school.