Preschool Director of Education Program Services - Manhattan

ADAPT Community Network•New York, NY

8h•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring a Preschool Director of Education Program Services at our Manhattan Children's Program. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, consumers, families and outside contacts
Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality
Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software and E-Mail system
Knowledge of equipment typically used by persons receiving services, including wheelchairs and adaptive devices.
Master’s Degree in Special Education
At least five years of experience as a Special Education Teacher
Four years of experience as a School Administrator
New York State Permanent Certification as a Special Education Teacher
New York State Permanent Certification as a School Administrator and Supervisor
Valid New York State Driver’s License and maintain it in good standing

Responsibilities

Recruits, interviews, hires, orients, trains, appraises, supervises, disciplines and when necessary, terminates subordinate staff.
Oversees and directs daily operation of total program including education, clinical, medical, clerical and maintenance.
Prepares various agency required program reports.
Develops, obtains approval of, implements and monitors program budget.
Approves classroom placements and curriculum design.
Serves as liaison between parents and school districts.
Suggests, develops, coordinates and implements program goals.
Develops, implements and updates program policies and procedures.
Approves purchase of supplies and equipment for program.
Handles communication with community organizations and school districts.
Facilitates transition of children to next appropriate education placement.
Formulates and recommends long range plans for services and programs to be offered and implements as authorized.
Prepares departmental projections and other relevant statistics.
Handles student placement decisions in other facilities.
Ensures that staff receive all required in-service training. Develops and implements in-service training related to children’s needs.
Takes appropriate measures including periodic area assessments and observations of practices, materials, equipment and environment and provides staff and children with safety training in order to ensure that employees and children are provided with safest and healthiest workplace possible.
Handles public relations and community education for program.
Completes special projects as requested.
Plans for department development and expansion.
Develops and implements Quality Assurance plan for department.
Serves as a standing member of Agency-wide committees.
Keeps abreast of changes in field.
Performs other related duties as requested.