Program Director(Day School Greensburg)

Pressley Ridge Career•Greensburg, PA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director is responsible for the effective delivery of educational services at the Greensburg Day School, which operates as a Private Academic Licensed School. The role oversees service delivery, staff adherence to internal policies and external regulations and licensing requirements, fiscal operations, and liaison with local community groups, schools, service agencies, state offices, and county and state courts. The position leads staffing and workforce systems, recruitment and development, performance management, program improvement and expansion, and delivery of research-informed services. It maintains program model integrity, supports continuous quality improvement, ensures appropriate documentation and regulatory compliance, and develops safety systems for staff and students. The Program Director oversees budgets and educational costs and revenues, maintains funding relationships, and participates in professional development and field affiliations. The role supervises staff, communicates regularly with a supervisor, and maintains collaborative relationships with referral and funding sources and other providers. Work takes place in schools and the community, with travel approximately five times per month, including transporting students to and from school, appointments, and field trips. Hours depend on the school schedule, with flexibility required to meet program and student needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education.
Special education and supervisory certification through the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Valid state driver’s license, safe driving record, and current auto insurance.
Five years of experience working with children with severe emotional and behavioral issues.
Working knowledge of Pennsylvania Department of Education, DPW, and OMHSA regulations and guidelines related to Approved Private School and Partial Hospital regulations.
Knowledge of strength-based approaches to interventions with seriously troubled youth and their families.
Required clearances: State Police, FBI, and Child Abuse Clearances.
Mandated Reporter—Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training certificate and/or statement.
Ability to meet minimum hearing, speech, and vision requirements.
Ability to implement physical interventions and meet the physical demands of TCI.

Responsibilities

Ensure the effective delivery of educational services at the Greensburg Day School and oversee operation of the Private Academic Licensed School.
Supervise service delivery and ensure staff compliance with internal policies and external regulations and licensing requirements.
Develop staffing patterns, job designs, work schedules, and performance and productivity standards.
Recruit, screen, select, and hire a diverse, qualified workforce.
Develop staff training, supervision, succession planning, and professional development strategies.
Maintain performance management and evaluation systems and administer an equitable compensation program consistent with agency practices and standards.
Develop strategies for program diversification and expansion, and maintain innovative, research-informed practices.
Maintain program model integrity and fidelity to Pressley Ridge values and standards and implement best-practice service delivery.
Manage information systems that generate process and outcomes data for decision-making.
Conduct advocacy on behalf of program and agency interests.
Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
Communicate program needs, goals, and results to relevant stakeholders and conduct crisis communications as needed.
Ensure compliance with recordkeeping and fiscal policies and regulations and maintain confidentiality of program records and files.
Maintain collaborative working relationships with referral and funding sources, providers, and agencies.
Receive supervision and communicate with the supervisor on an ongoing basis throughout the week.
Supervise staff directly or through their supervisors, including personnel actions, hiring, terminations, recruitment, and vacation and sick-day requests.
Ensure staffing is qualified and supports the safety of children served and successful program completion.
Develop, implement, and operate within the program budget; oversee educational costs and revenues; review and approve travel and receipt requests; and establish capital budget requests.
Maintain awareness of current and potential funding streams and relationships with funding entities.
Maintain professional affiliations and connections through conferences, workshops, and associations.
Ensure program activities and staff practices comply with Department of Education, DPW, and Pressley Ridge requirements and professional and ethical standards.
Develop and oversee a safety program for staff and consumers across work activities and environments.
Travel and transport students to and from school, school-based appointments, and field trips.