Job Description

Oak Hill has been enhancing the lives of people with disabilities since 1893! We invite you to join our team of highly committed professionals. Founded in 1893 by trailblazer and visionary, Emily Wells Foster, Oak Hill has over 129 years of experience providing the highest quality services to people with varying disabilities. Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity. About The Position: Oak Hill is seeking a Director of Education to provide leadership and support to certified, licensed, and non-certified staff in accordance with the agency’s mission, vision and goals. This individual will ensure student development is maintained and will direct and shape the curricula and teaching processes in Oak Hill School. This individual will supervise staff and provide students a safe and healthy environment that is conducive to learning. Master’s degree and coursework required for appropriate certifications. 165, 265 or 065 special education endorsements and a minimum of seven years of increasingly responsible experience in education administration, five of which are at the managerial level, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Excellent leadership coupled with interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Ability to analyze, interpret and synthesize data Ability to direct and present information to individuals and groups Adept in technology Mission driven with ability to plan and follow projected vision to positive end results. Generous Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, Plus Paid Holidays Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Oak Hill funds up to 50% of medical deductible in an HSA) 403(b) Retirement Plan (Oak Hill contributes 9.5% at no cost to you) Free and Low-Cost Life Insurance Options and Free Long-term Disability Insurance Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways Staff Recognition and Appreciation Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary Duties and Responsibilities: Accountable to the Education Administrator for supervising and directly monitoring certified and licensed staff. Ensures staff adhere to State board of Education SEED model and other relevant regulatory agencies, e.g. federal, state, local and school systems as applicable. Provides thorough staff observations and evaluations to maintain staff consistency in achieving day to day student educational requirements per Oak Hill School Educational/Clinical model philosophies. Plans and oversees the implementation of any changes to current educational programming and introduces new programs. Oversees and anticipates students changing needs are addressed by staff through assessing, evaluating, reviewing trends, and working with certified and licensed staff effectively in efforts to reach all students individualized educational goals. Co-Chair PPTs, attend and participate in committees, PDAC, chairs Transdisciplinary Team meetings/all other meetings as necessary and supervises documentation and follow-up as needed. Ensure Oak Hill School accreditation requirements are maintained, organizational goals and instructional programming is implemented with fidelity through effectively monitoring/supporting/developing certified, licensed, or direct care staff. Review all classrooms to ensure staff are working towards each student’s established goals and objectives based on student’s IEP; educational curriculum, medical, behavioral, and recreational activities are aligned with Oak Hill School educational philosophies and clinical model. Manages adequate staffing levels Conducts and/or oversees staff investigations for employee alleged misconduct and/or violation of policies, procedures, state, or Federal requirements as appropriate. Contributes to the school effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range programming objectives and/or concerns as it applies to State board of Education and other relevant regulatory agencies, e.g. federal, state, local and school systems as applicable. Identifies current and future educational requirements by establishing and maintaining a rapport with educators, parents, students, and other persons; and ensure staff continuous development. We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oak Hill

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