KEYS Academy Director

Health Connect America•Charlottesville, VA

14h

About The Position

Overview Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America! Before you get started on your journey with Health Connect America , take some time to learn more about us. At Health Connect America , all services are guided by a unified, trauma-informed approach. Across every program, we are committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care that fosters healing and growth. Our services are delivered by clinically trained staff, grounded in a therapeutic mindset and informed by research and evidence-based practices at every level of care. Health Connect America and its affiliate brands are leaders in providing mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and adults across the nation. We provide our services directly to those in need whether that be within a person's home, their community, or in one of our office settings. Health Connect America is honored to be a part of the communities we serve and the clients we walk alongside as they embark on a journey to self-improvement and more fulfilling lives. At Health Connect America , we are dedicated to making meaningful connections every day through creating quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment. Come make a difference and grow with us! Our Brands Responsibilities The KEYS Academy Director supervises the development and operations of programs and services for a specific KEYS Academy school site. The KEYS Academy Director performs liaison functions with referring agencies and is responsible for personnel, financial, and program management functions as well as daily operations. The KEYS Academy Director ensures all VDOE Licensure, LEA, and VAISEF accreditation regulations and standards are met in his/her area of operations. The KEYS Academy Director performs all duties in a manner that supports a sense of well-being, availability for learning and safety, dignity and opportunity for all.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Graduate degree from an accredited College or University, hold licensure in Special Education with endorsements in Emotional Disabilities (ED) or Special Education General Curriculum K-12, or be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, equipped with the necessary expertise and training to excel in this role.
Maintains qualifications necessary to perform the duties of chief administrative director of the school.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the administrative direction of the facility.
Directs and oversees day to day school operations
Complies with State Laws / Regulations and KEYS Academy policies and procedures.
Maintains safe environment for students conducive to learning
Coordinates program components and services
Coordinates related services and contracted services
Reviews and approves referrals for admission to services
Reviews individualized education plans
Handles disciplinary actions
Coordinates all student placement transitions including temporary placements and / or dismissals
Oversees daily provision of student lunches and snacks including obtaining dietician approval of menu
Coordinates student community involvement (including field trips, transportation, volunteer opportunities)
Ensures maintenance of academic curriculum; maintains knowledge of all curriculum materials; provides consultative support to teaching staff regarding location and appropriateness of specific materials
Ensures maintenance of social development curriculum, maintains knowledge of all curriculum materials; provides consultative support to teaching staff regarding location and appropriateness of specific materials
Coordinates summer program
Oversees completion of documentation as required by school policy and Virginia Law
Schedules and conducts IEP Meetings; ensures attendance of appropriate school staff