Director of Education (Principal)

The Glenholme School:Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better?If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Director of Education (Principal) position will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereux's mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.Position:We are seeking a Director of Education (Principal) who has experience with the student population and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. If this describes you, then look no further!Primary Responsibilities Include:Coordinate student academic, motivational and disciplinary activities.Administer federal grant program activitiesCreate systems that ensure the integrity of educational information and records.Program within budgetary constraints.Keep the building safe and secure.Advance the organizations reputation through participation in professional and foundation groups and committees.Follow and promote policies, procedures, and the Code of Character.Teacher evaluation and training.Coordination of faculty schedules (class schedules, daily assignments, weekend and meal duty.)Coordinate coursework, class assignments, progress reviews, and transition plans.Schoolhouse proctoring, interventions and contracts.Monitoring report cards and transcripts.Coordinate state standardized testingConduct building inspections and report needed repairs.Fulfill parental, Board of Education, agency, and administrative requests.Minimum Qualifications:Degree in Special EducationMaster's degree in Leadership and Supervision CT 092 Intermediate and Administration and Supervision Certification One of the following endorsement areas:Comprehensive special education (CT 065 or 165 Certification)A specific area of disabilityAn area of pupil personnel services (school social work, school psychological services, school speech and hearing services, school guidance and counseling services, and school health services)Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.Benefits & Rewards:24 vacation days (increases with years of service)8 sick daysQuality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting plan with employer match/contributionEmployee Assistance ProgramInterested in advancing your career? Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment!

Created: 2024-11-06