School Site Administrator with relocation assistance to Yuma

LEARN Behavioral • Phoenix, AZ

4d • 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 a wide range of disability categories including Autism, Emotional Disability, Developmental Delay, 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 for our school in Yuma, AZ, offering relocation assistance. This management position is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, interdisciplinary team of professionals dedicated to creating exceptional learning experiences for children in need. The Site Administrator will oversee and be an integral part of a private special education day school team that partners with school districts to deliver high-quality services to students with special needs. You will support a team of School Psychologists, Special Education Teachers, and Behavior Technicians in various facets of our program, including Clinical Program, Curriculum/Instruction, and Special Education Services. You will report to an area manager and executive director, and a team of educators and technicians will report to you.

Requirements

• Active and valid School Psychologist or Special Education Teaching Certificate by AZ state.
• Experience working with emotional and/or behaviorally challenged students.
• Ability to collaborate and 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 to 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 clinical program implementation, classroom management, curriculum and instructional practices, and Special Education compliance.
• Manage hiring, succession planning, and mentoring of employees.
• Oversee several classrooms, each consisting of a special education teacher, one to three behavior technicians, and a school psychologist.
• 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 management.
• Assist HR with hiring needs.
• Maintain effective communication with parents and all clientele.
• Ensure instruction and curricular implementation is aligned with company values.
• Provide general supervision of the program.

Benefits

• Full-time, 12-month position
• Professional development allowance
• Comprehensive health and financial benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement/401k
• Mentorship and training programs
• Relocation assistance and 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