Director of Education - AMIkids Tampa

AMIkids • Thonotosassa, FL

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About The Position

The Director of Education provides overall supervision of the academic program at AMIkids Tampa. The role ensures quality learning services through professional development and effective classroom management, in alignment with AMIkids’ mission to provide a safe and successful learning environment for a diverse youth population while supporting social and emotional development and achievement of academic and personal goals.

The Director oversees individualized academic planning, curriculum, education services, instructional staff, and program outcomes. The role also coordinates special education services, school and community partnerships, reporting, compliance, and youth transitions, while maintaining required certifications and supporting program activities and special projects.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education with a focus in Leadership or Curriculum.
• Two years of teaching experience.
• Two years of professional experience working with youth, including supervisory or administrative responsibility.
• Must possess and maintain professional teacher certification as defined by local and/or state requirements in the state of employment.
• Must attend and maintain crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements.
• Must attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification from a nationally recognized organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every youth has an individual learning plan supporting academic growth, with timely maintenance of files, transcripts, assessments, advisement, progress monitoring, resources, and inventory.
• Establish a master schedule that addresses rigorous curriculum and individualized youth needs.
• Direct curriculum development to ensure core coursework, academic requirements, and GED/HiSET preparation are provided across subjects, including Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Science, and Reading.
• Supervise and review education programs, planning, and services; review youth evaluations and development plans; collect and evaluate baseline data; and develop academic agendas to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ensure implementation of Individual Academic Plans (IAPs) and direct implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); encourage creative learning environments and teaching methods that facilitate youth involvement and success.
• Onboard professional educators and provide constructive feedback and development; ensure applicable certifications are current.
• Secure ESE/SPED services to meet youth’s identified IEP needs.
• Lead and ensure classroom management aligns with all components of the AMIkids Personal Growth Model (PGM).
• Promote effective interpersonal relationships, positive workplace cooperation, and team success.
• Manage and document outcomes, such as GEDs, grade-level progression, industry-recognized certifications, and credits earned.
• Ensure youth successfully transition from AMIkids as reflected in their transition plans.
• Support and direct career and technical education classes as applicable.
• Conduct weekly meetings with instructional team members to review and set direction for individual youth needs.
• Develop internal and external partnerships and maintain professional relationships with state job services, youth services departments, local school systems, and district service providers; oversee School Improvement Plans and related processes.
• Serve as a program liaison, including with school district contract managers; submit required reports and documentation; and act as liaison among AMIkids Home Office, local school districts, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure the integrity and fidelity of education components and maintain current industry knowledge.
• Actively supervise and/or coordinate day trips and special activities involving recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, grounds maintenance, and equipment relocation.
• Attend and maintain crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as required by state and contract requirements.
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification from a nationally recognized organization.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Growth opportunities and development of leaders from within.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan options.
• Health Spending Account.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Wellness benefits, including EAP, health coaching, and stress management programs.
• Employer-funded pension plan.
• Voluntary 403(B) retirement plan.
• Student loan forgiveness program.
• Pet insurance.
• World travel assistance.
• Car rental discounts.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Additional benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director