Director of Education - AMIkids Tampa

AMIkids Careers • Thonotosassa, FL

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About The Position

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

The Director oversees individualized learning plans, curriculum, academic services, instructional staff, and youth outcomes. The position also supports career and technical education, coordinates partnerships with school districts and service providers, and serves as a liaison with AMIkids Home Office, school districts, and regulatory agencies. The Director is expected to maintain education-program integrity and fidelity and to supervise or coordinate activities that may include recreation, facility and equipment cleaning, grounds maintenance, and equipment relocation.

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.
• Possess and maintain professional teacher certification as defined by local and/or state requirements in the state of employment.
• Maintain crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as required by state and contract requirements.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification from a nationally recognized organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every youth has an individual learning plan supporting personal academic growth, and maintain related files, including transcripts, assessments, advisement, and progress monitoring; incorporate resources and maintain 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 addressed across subjects including Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Science, and Reading.
• Review education-program planning and services, youth evaluations, and development plans to ensure services are individualized; collect and evaluate baseline data and develop academic agendas for 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 support youth involvement and success.
• Onboard professional educators; provide constructive feedback and development; and ensure applicable certifications are current.
• Secure ESE/SPED services to meet youth’s identified Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
• Lead and ensure classroom management aligns with all components of AMIkids Personal Growth Model (PGM).
• Promote positive workplace cooperation and team success through effective interpersonal skills.
• Manage and document outcomes, including GEDs, grade-level progression, industry-recognized certifications, and credits earned.
• Ensure successful youth transitions from AMIkids as reflected in 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 organizations such as 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, submit required reports and documentation to school district contract managers, and act as liaison among AMIkids Home Office, local school districts, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure integrity and fidelity of education components and maintain current knowledge of the industry.
• Actively supervise and/or coordinate day trips and special activities, including 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 leadership development from within.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan options.
• Health Spending Account.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Paid time off 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.

What This Job Offers

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