Education Manager - Day School

Chileda Institute Inc.•Menasha, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Education Manager manages a school serving individuals with cognitive and behavioral challenges. This position leads staff and oversees the school’s daily activities, operations, and safety. The Education Manager ensures students receive an excellent educational experience while working toward behavioral goals and complying with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Chileda serves children and young adults with special needs, including Autism, Attachment Challenges, related developmental delays, and intensive behavioral needs. The Education Manager provides staff training, consultation, feedback, and performance evaluations; promotes collaboration between education and behavior services; and oversees classroom scheduling, staff assignments, reporting, emergency preparedness, and the consistent implementation of student care and treatment. The position is generally scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional work hours may be required. It is an exempt, benefit-eligible position averaging a minimum of 40 hours per week. Work is primarily performed in an office, with time in classrooms and other shared areas throughout the Chileda campus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Services, or a related field.
At least two years of supervision or teaching experience.
Ability and willingness to obtain a Wisconsin administrator license within three years of hire.
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients, leaders, and peers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite and ability to learn and operate software systems.
Ability to use leadership skills to build effective teams with a solution-focused and resilient mindset.
Ability to manage crisis situations safely and effectively.
Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent physical interaction with students and implementation of Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention (CPI), including blocking, grab releases, physical transport, and physical restraint.
Ability to talk and hear to communicate and exchange information with coworkers.
Ability to perform essential functions without direct risk of harm to oneself or others.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and two years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing leadership to the team through training and feedback; conduct classroom observations at least twice a year and provide performance feedback and annual evaluations.
Facilitate collaboration between teachers and behavior services to establish classroom environments that support educational and behavioral goals.
Train classroom teachers to collaborate with behavior, case, and other departments to provide consistency across environments.
Provide teachers with consultation, technical assistance, direction, and plans of action to meet student needs.
Manage education department scheduling, including coordinating specials and daily classroom schedules designed around individual student needs.
Complete daily staff tracking for employees working in classrooms.
Assist the education team with planning and facilitating community outings, and coordinate appropriate coverage with program staff.
Ensure staff are trained in and complete Incident Reports and other required reporting documents.
Work with the site Principal to maintain current emergency preparedness and disaster planning systems and implement them when needed; direct staff and students during emergencies.
Develop and maintain daily staff assignments for assigned shifts, assigning staff to areas where they are trained and competent.
Conduct frequent rounds at designated times to actively supervise employees working during assigned shifts.
Complete an end-of-shift exit report, including student census, serious incidents, and emergency interventions.
Immediately communicate serious incidents, including allegations of abuse or neglect and grievances, to appropriate staff members.
Monitor employees to ensure student care and treatment are implemented consistently and with fidelity; provide feedback as needed under Chileda’s Performance Counseling Procedure.
Report broken or damaged items to the appropriate individuals.
Serve as backup for job functions to be specified.
Collaborate with other leaders and teachers to help facilitate staff breaks.
Perform other duties as assigned.