Director of Education (Principal)

Pay:

• $105000- $120000 per year

Benefits & Rewards:

• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)

• 8 sick days

• Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting https://benefits.devereux.org)

• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution

• Employee Assistance Program

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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 activities

• Create systems that ensure the integrity of educational information and records.

• Program within budgetary constraints.

• Keep the building safe and secure.

• Advance the organization's 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 testing

• Conduct building inspections and report needed repairs.

• Fulfill parental, Board of Education, agency, and administrative requests.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Special Education

• Master’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 disability

• An 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.

Posted Date3 weeks ago(10/23/2024 11:42 AM)

Requisition ID2024-40453

CategoryEducation

Position TypeFull-Time

RemoteNo

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.

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