Education Manager - Day School

Chileda Institute•Menasha, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Chileda's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive and behavioral challenges. Its students include children and young adults with special needs, including Autism, attachment challenges, related developmental delays, and intensive behavioral needs. The Education Manager manages a school serving this population and leads staff by overseeing the school's daily activities, operations, and safety. The role ensures students receive an excellent educational experience, work toward behavioral goals, and are supported in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This exempt, benefit-eligible position averages a minimum of 40 hours per week. General hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, with additional hours potentially required. The role reports to the Director of Special Education or Principal.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Services, or a related field.
At least two years of supervision or teaching experience.
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Ability and willingness to obtain a Wisconsin administrator license within three years of hire.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and 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.

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.
Complete classroom observations at least twice a year, provide performance feedback throughout the year, and conduct annual performance evaluations.
Facilitate collaboration between teachers and behavior services to create classroom environments that support educational and behavioral goals.
Train classroom teachers to work in a collaborative setting with behavior, case, and other departments to ensure consistency across environments.
Provide classroom teachers with consultation and technical assistance, including direction and plans of action to meet student needs.
Manage education department scheduling, including coordinating specials and daily classroom schedules 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 staffing coverage with program staff.
Ensure staff are trained in completing Incident Reports and other required documentation.
Work with the site Principal to maintain current emergency preparedness and disaster plans and implement them when needed.
Direct staff and students during emergencies.
Develop and maintain daily staff assignments for assigned shifts, assigning staff only to areas where they are trained and competent.
Conduct frequent, designated campus rounds to actively supervise employees working assigned shifts.
Complete an end-of-shift exit report that includes student census, serious incidents, and emergency interventions.
Immediately communicate serious incidents, including allegations of abuse or neglect and grievances, to appropriate staff.
Monitor employees to ensure student care and treatment are implemented consistently and with fidelity.
Provide employee feedback as needed in accordance with Chileda's Performance Counseling Procedure.
Report broken or damaged items to the appropriate individuals.
Collaborate with leadership members and teachers to help facilitate staff breaks.
Perform backup job functions and other duties as assigned.