| Starting Salary: $50,000 /year |
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| Environment: Alternative Education |
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Ombudsman Educational Services, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Center Directorto join our award-winning Alternative Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!
If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic We Should Talk!
As the Center Director, you are first and foremost responsible for fostering an academic environment where Secondary students reach their full potential, ensuring that curricular resources and instructional practices are utilized effectively to promote engagement and achievement. Serving as the head of program operations, the Center Director provides leadership across several key areas including instruction, staff supervision, student behavior management, and community relations
This position is responsible for oversight of all school operations and functions, ensures a safe learning environment for all students and staff by following guidelines for addressing/reporting issues and incidents, and acts as liaison between the site and the school districts' designated site contacts (where applicable) by establishing and maintaining positive, interactive working relationships.
Responsibilities Include:
Providing vision and leadership to support student achievement and effective operations by supervising staff, developing, and implementing performance management plans, identifying professional learning needs, and participating in professional learning opportunities.
Providing individual and group counseling sessions to address interpersonal or family issues that interfere with school performance, including crisis intervention consultation and/or family therapy as needed.
Participating in the employment process to ensure an effective site team is in place.
Providing guidance, consultation, and assistance to teachers in the development of classroom schedules, maintenance of student data systems and facilitation of student transition plans to assure appropriate schedules and services based on each student’s individual goals.
Consulting with and assisting teachers in the classroom with student education in social, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
Providing staff supervision, helping to create personal development plans, monitoring and evaluating employee effectiveness, and communicating and coaching employee development.
Ensuring a safe learning environment for students and staff by maintaining site and classroom operation and following guidelines for addressing/reporting issues and incidents.
Maintaining compliance with and ensuring that all staff are knowledgeable of any contract specific success criteria and/or requirements set forth by the state.
Representing the company at community, district, and local levels.
Instructing, monitoring, and evaluating teachers and students in the use of learning materials and equipment to ensure fidelity of instruction and student performance/evaluation.
Maintaining accurate and complete records of students' progress and development as required by law as well as company and district policies.
Compiling and analyzing assessment data to measure student growth, guide instruction and/or academic intervention for each student and site.
Modeling and overseeing implementation of Ombudsman instructional practices and strategies that facilitate active learning experiences and support the instructional vision for the site.
Promoting program and classroom practices that support positive student behavior by embracing Ombudsman policies and applying appropriate support or disciplinary measures when necessary.
Providing support, encouragement, and counseling to students with academic challenges.
Participating in the assurance and accreditation processes to ensure that the program site passes and/or meets performance standards.
Keeping up to date with research-based practices and developments including but not limited to organization-wide initiatives such as CPI.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study.
- Master's degree or higher in education leadership or a closely related field of study preferred.
- Meet all state teaching license and/or certification requirements.
- Minimum 1yr prior experience working in an educational leadership or school administrator position.
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in alternative educational services for at-risk students and working with students with diverse needs at various levels.
- Effective management skills and comprehensive knowledge of administrative and school operations, functions, and staffing requirements.
- Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in the development, assessment, and management of curriculum, content areas and instruction.
- Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in working with students with IEP's.
- Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
- Highly skilled in building relationships with students, parents, teachers and community and/or business partners.
- Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
- Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.
- Skilled leader who exhibits the characteristics of servant leadership, looking to the needs of the team and seeking to help solve problems and promote personal development.
Ombudsman Educational Servicesis a division ofChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than240,000 student lives!
Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:
At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is aChanceto transform lives through education!
Perks and Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
- FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
- Legal Services Insurance
- Pet Health Insurance
- Accrual-based Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
- 401k Retirement Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
- And So Much More!
If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future This Is YourChance!
Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!
Careers, With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.
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Education
Required
- Bachelors or better in Education or related field
Preferred
- Masters or better in Education Leadership or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- All State Req Credentials
- Teaching Certification
Skills
Required
- Alternative Education
- Secondary Education
- Leadership
- Community Relations
- Admission and Enrollment
- Counseling & Guidance
- Social School Work
- Parent Counseling & Train
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
- Teacher Mentoring/Training
- Intensive Academic Intervention
- Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Project Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Office/Administrative
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