Executive Director

Child Development Services of Fremont County•Riverton, WY

8d•$78,000 - $112,000

About The Position

The Executive Director supervises, manages, and administers all functions of the program, which provides comprehensive, coordinated, early childhood and special education/early intervention services in compliance with the goals and objectives of Child Development Services of Fremont County.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field required.
Five years experience in Special Education or Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Administrative experience in personnel and fiscal management; compliance, fundraising, and grant preparation and monitoring.
Knowledge of Public Law (I.D.E.A.) and the Wyoming Department of Special Education, Chapter 7, Services for Children with Disabilities; assessment materials and ECSE curriculum.
Current CPR certification through AHA or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate is a proven non-profit leader with experience in early childhood development and education and/or special education who understands the realities of serving families in rural Wyoming.
The candidate must be collaborative and adaptable with practical experience and expertise in the areas of grant writing and administration, fundraising, budgeting, training, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Maintain open communication and disclose organizational conditions, operations, and needs.
Draft, present, and recommend organizational policies and programs to the Board.
Prepare and present monthly reports to the Board.
Maintain communication with shareholders, partners, elected officials, and funding sources.
Prepare the annual budget, school calendar, and organizational plan.
Submit grant applications and oversee required reporting.
Monitor regulatory compliance and initiate service delivery improvements as needed.
Select, develop, motivate, and evaluate CDS staff; define accountabilities and assess performance.
Direct public relations efforts and cultivate relationships with partner organizations and the public.
Make programmatic decisions in the best interest of the organization.
Secure additional funding through grants and fundraising efforts.
Oversee accounting functions, payroll, expenditures, and the annual audit.
Coordinate personnel decisions with the HR Manager.