Senior Director of Alternative Programs

Rock Hill School District•Rock Hill, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director of Alternative Learning Programs is responsible for the comprehensive oversight of alternative schools and specialized programs, including Aspire High, Aspire Middle, T3, ASPIRE, the MUSC Day Treatment Center (DTC), and the Rock Hill Virtual Academy. This position provides strategic leadership and supervision to ensure high-quality learning experiences consistent with state law, board policies, administrative regulations, and the district’s strategic plan. The Senior Director administers all phases of alternative program operations, including curriculum, staffing, and facilities, while acting as a primary liaison with building principals, district directors, and community agencies.

Requirements

Master’s degree in educational administration or related field required.
Graduate work in administration, curriculum planning and implementation, teacher evaluation and supervision.
Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
SC Certification in secondary administration or ability to obtain SC certification.
Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License or ability to provide own transportation.
May be required to travel to school district buildings and professional meetings.
Prior to beginning employment, negative tb test results will be required.
Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force.
Work regularly requires exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication.
Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment.
Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work.
Ability to move to other work locations.
Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications.
Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, and the use of advanced technology.
Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic).
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress.
Applicants must submit one supervisory reference and a copy of the appropriate credentials as part of the application process.
As a condition of employment and prior to onboarding, the district will conduct a criminal history background check. The recommended candidate will be required to provide personal information necessary to complete the background check such as date of birth, gender, and race to remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in education leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises the staff of all alternative schools, specialized programs (T3 and Day Treatment), and the Virtual Academy.
Provides direct oversight for the T3 Program (K-5) and the MUSC Day Treatment Center (K-8), ensuring academic continuity and the successful implementation of positive behavior models.
Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of data-driven plans for increasing student achievement across all alternative settings.
Provides for school safety and creates a culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of learning and teaching for both students and staff.
Collaborates with the Director of Mental Health and external partners, such as MUSC, to provide therapeutic services while maintaining district ownership of the IEP and Section 504 process.
Assists instructional staff with the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment with state and local district learning goals.
Manages both staff and fiscal resources, including the supervision of federal and state funds, to support student achievement and legal responsibilities.
Delegates specific administrative functions to Assistant Directors, and other personnel to manage workloads efficiently.
Oversees the Flexible Learning Center site and collaborates with Assistant Director housed at Belleview on the use of shared facilities to ensure appropriate supervision.
Partners with the school community and community forums to promote student learning and maintain ongoing support for educational goals. (I.e. outside vendors SFE and Boys and Girls Club)
Writes and manages grants to support program expansion and enhancement.
Implements policies, procedures, and processes for the purpose of providing direction and complying with mandated requirements
Chairs meetings (e.g. curriculum, safety, site advisory, special district committees, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district and/or state objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; managing multiple departments; and supervising the use of funds.
Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions.
There is some opportunity to significantly impact the Organization’s services.