School Site Administrator with relocation assistance to Yuma

LEARN Academy • Phoenix, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Desert Choice Schools, a division of Learn It Family of Companies, is a certified K-12 Private Day School approved by the Arizona Department of Education. We provide Special Education Services for students with various disability categories including Autism, Emotional Disability, Developmental Delay, Mild/Moderate Intellectual Disability, Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impaired, Specific Learning Disability, Traumatic Brain Injury, Visually Impaired, and Speech-Language Impairment. We are seeking a Site Administrator to join our interdisciplinary team, focusing on creating exceptional learning experiences for children in need. This management position offers the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of students with special needs. The Site Administrator will oversee and support a team of School Psychologists, Special Education Teachers, and Behavior Technicians, contributing to the Clinical Program, Curriculum/Instruction, and Special Education Services. The role involves collaboration with school districts to deliver high-quality services. The Site Administrator will report to an area manager and executive director, and a team of educators and technicians will report to the Site Administrator.

Requirements

• Active and valid School Psychologist or Special Education Teaching Certificate by AZ state
• Experience working with emotional and/or behaviorally challenged students
• Collaborate and able to receive feedback, mentoring and direction from peers and supervisors
• Maintain a professional and clinical perspective at all times, able to not internalize or personalize (e.g. emotionally) in regards certain student behaviors or mannerisms that occur
• Must have the strength and dexterity to safely and effectively use Crisis Management Interventions (including the use of therapeutic holds) of all involved (e.g. self, student, other employees)
• Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Management experience preferred
• PCMA certified is a plus but not required. We can provide PCMA training for you.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and be a part of a private special education day school team.
• Support a team of School Psychologists, Special Education Teachers and Behavior Technicians in clinical program implementation, classroom management, curriculum and instructional practices, Special Education compliance, hiring, succession planning and mentoring of employees.
• Provide oversight to clinical program implementation, classroom management, curriculum and instructional practices, Special Education compliance, hiring, succession planning and mentoring of employees.
• Collaborate and maintain relationships with clients and districts.
• Manage all Special Education meetings.
• Ensure compliance with all Special Education policies and procedures.
• Consult with staff and district personnel.
• Manage all enrollment and reintegration activities.
• Provide professional development activities for employees.
• Oversee staffing including performance.
• Assist HR with hiring needs.
• Effective communication with parents and all clientele.
• Ensure instruction and curricular implementation is aligned with our values.
• General supervision of the program.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Full-time, 12-month position
• Professional development allowance
• Comprehensive health and financial benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement/401k
• Mentorship and training programs
• Travel reimbursement (for some locations)
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed