Program Operations Director

Responsibilities

• Support school-wide initiatives in special education
• Drive change by working alongside staff and students to improve academic and behavioral achievement and support the overall learning environment
• Lead the school by building high performing teams and responsibly manage work and people while enlisting others in the school vision
• Create and maintain a school environment that focuses on students and emphasizes high academic expectations, a personal approach, caring, discipline, and order
• Encourage professional development and effectively supervise teachers and staff in order to improve student learning and academic achievement
• Confer with students, parents, and staff to resolve issues and problems
• Foster collegiality and team-building among staff members.  Encourage their active involvement in the decision making process
• Provide two-way communication with central administration, staff, students, parents, and community
• Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students
• Build a common vision for school improvement with staff.  Direct planning activities and put programs in place with staff to ensure attainment of the school’s and organization’s mission
• Support and promote administrative policies and goals

Qualifications

• Experience in operations management ideally in an educational, mental healthcare, healthcare, social service, or residential facility setting 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Student-focused and flexible in classroom instructional approach
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs
• Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits 
• 403(b) Investment Options