DIR - EDUCATION

UHS•Winter Park, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services is a leader in the field of behavioral health care, and our experts are committed to providing the highest quality of care in an atmosphere that nurtures healing and growth. La Amistad enjoys full accreditation by The Joint Commission. La Amistad believes in building healthy communities, which start with healthy individuals, linked through sound relationships to their families, friends, neighbors and peers. The Director of Education, under the general supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, coordinates and provides educational services to residential children and day school adolescents. Supervises the Education Department Personnel and maintains state mandated guidelines for Special Education and Alternative Education Approved school programs. The Director of Education attends treatment teams and serves as a liaison for education and/or clinical issues affecting the residents.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Education or related field
At least two (2) years' experience in specialty and two (2) years in a behavioral health facility preferred.
Experience working with adolescents 13- 21.
Visual acuity to supervise groups of students in the classroom and on campus
Must hold valid Florida ESE Teaching Certification
Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, teaching and management skills.
Work involves considerable sitting, standing, walking, reaching with frequent lifting and carrying objects up to 25 pounds

Responsibilities

Ensures successful team approach for the operations of the school. Successfully implements the facility's Best in Class Academic Accountability System, School Improvement Plan and Outcomes Report
Creates a safe and secure learning environment, which fosters the academic and therapeutic growth of the students
Work with clinical team to ensure all needs of students are met
Recruits all teaching staff, provides appropriate supervision/professional development opportunities and completes annual written evaluations for all teachers. Ensures teachers are properly certified and highly qualified as per district guidelines
Continually assesses the quality of instruction through classroom visits, weekly faculty meetings and review of student progress. Maintains school accreditation through Advanced Ed/Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Develops and implements Individual Education Plan and Matrix Form for each student within prescribed timeframes. Both academic and behavioral objectives should be listed and monitored on a weekly basis
Prepare and implement sequential Math, Science, English and Social Studies Curriculum for all students based on the students past records and/or the Individual Education Plan (IEP) developed by the student's IEP Team
Maintains medical record documentation for each patient during his/her hospitalization
Maintains records of all educational testing and curriculum used, as well as school personnel records in full compliance with State Education Requirements, and La Amistad Policies and Procedures
Assists in the development and implementation of Behavior Management Programs with the program structure
Ensures district FTE/MIS reporting is accurate, works collaboratively with district staffing specialist and data clerk
Effectively communicates with parents, keeping them informed of their child's progress and assisting them with a smooth reintegration back to their child's traditional school
Partners with CEO and other Directors in creating a Culture of Service Excellence. Demonstrates understanding, commitment, and accountability for driving Service Excellence results through teams and individuals.