Educational Director

Catholic Charities Diocese of Springfield in Illinois•Alton, IL

4d•$78,000 - $88,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Catholic Children's Home is seeking an experienced Education Director to join our dynamic team. This role will manage and support our Special Education department which provides year-round educational and therapeutic services to students, ages 5 through 21, who due to a variety of social, emotional and/or educational difficulties, have been unsuccessful in public school programs. Students who require a high degree of positive structure and who need intensive, individualized educational and therapeutic services, experience social and academic successes through the Special Education Department Program.

Requirements

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess a valid Illinois or Missouri driver’s license.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to work with a variety of professionals from various disciplines in carrying out a team approach for each student and treatment planning for all youth.
Has knowledge of the Special Education system in the state of Illinois.
Ability to perform duties and supervise with maturity, professionalism and consistency while incorporating the practice of “Management by Walking Around”.
Ability to encourage and develop professionalism in self and others.
Master’s degree in a human services field from an accredited school.
Must possess an Illinois Education Administration license.
At least three years of related experience teaching emotionally disturbed or behavior disordered children.
A minimum of three years of supervisory & management experience.
Experience with educational staffing, funding and budgeting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with grant writing preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in fundraising and grant applications to expand budget.
Be responsible for curriculum development.
Act as a primary liaison for referring school districts.
Oversee, direct and develop all school/building related operations to assure a safe, clean and attractive school environment for staff and students.
Act as the Catholic Charities liaison for the Education Department.
Prepare student Individual Education Plans using POWER IEP.
Assist in proposing budget in advance of the next fiscal year and project enrollment for upcoming fiscal year.
Attend Catholic Children’s Home Advisory Board and school committee meetings.
Work with staff at weekly meetings to establish team goals and student treatment plans.
Monitor the Special Education department in meeting or exceeding all local, state and federal rules and regulations of special education.
In close cooperation with the Administrator, develop, direct and oversee all school programs and ensure that all school procedures follow agency and Catholic Charities policies.
Follow all required procedures for enrollment of students and ensure appropriate student orientation. Assist the teacher and class in preparing for new students.
Make administrative decisions regarding student placement, transportation and discipline.
Coordinate state testing.
Review credits and class requirements for each student to graduate.