Director of Special Education (Principal)
About The Position
Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! We are seeking a Director of Special Education (Principal) who has experience with the student population and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. If this describes you, then look no further! For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Director of Education (Principal) position will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereux’s mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.
Requirements
- CT 092 Intermediate and Administration and Supervision Certification
- Degree in Special Education
- Master’s degree in Leadership and Supervision
- One of the following endorsement areas: Comprehensive special education (CT 065 or 165 Certification), A specific area of disability, An area of pupil personnel services (school social work, school psychological services, school speech and hearing services, school guidance and counseling services, and school health services)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the student population
Responsibilities
- Coordinate student academic, motivational and disciplinary activities.
- Administer federal grant program activities
- Create systems that ensure the integrity of educational information and records.
- Program within budgetary constraints.
- Keep the building safe and secure.
- Advance the organization's reputation through participation in professional and foundation groups and committees.
- Follow and promote policies, procedures, and the Code of Character.
- Teacher evaluation and training.
- Coordination of faculty schedules (class schedules, daily assignments, weekend and meal duty.)
- Coordinate coursework, class assignments, progress reviews, and transition plans.
- Schoolhouse proctoring, interventions and contracts.
- Monitoring report cards and transcripts.
- Coordinate state standardized testing
- Conduct building inspections and report needed repairs.
- Fulfill parental, Board of Education, agency, and administrative requests.
Benefits
- 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
- 8 sick days
- Quality low cost benefits
- 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- ASCEND career accelerator program (100% of tuition covered up to $15k annually for undergraduate and $25k annually for graduate)
- Student loan repayment
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
- Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
