Starting Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 /year based on experience PLUS $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-12
a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an Education Program Director | BCBA to join our award-winning Special 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 collaborative, goal-oriented environment focused on meaningful outcomes for students with special education needs, seek a career filled with genuine purpose, and possess strong problem-solving skills, compassion and exceptional dedication — We Should Talk!
As the Education Program Director | BCBA , you will play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of students by providing tailored clinical and educational interventions designed to meet each learner’s unique needs. You’ll lead with expertise, guiding and mentoring your team through hands-on training and professional development, while consistently evaluating and elevating their performance.
This position operates as acting School Principal in oversight of all site 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 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.
Effectively participating in the employment and selection process to ensure an effective site team is in place.
Analyzing the professional development needs of staff and aligning needs with the ChanceLight instructional vision, while also actively recognizing accomplishments and addressing issues to ensure productive site operations.
Ensuring the safety of staff and students by maintaining the site and classrooms for operation and ensuring compliance and staff awareness with contract and specific state requirements including staffing ratios and crisis protocols.
Performing managerial responsibilities including but not limited to overseeing the day-to-day operation of school schedule and activities, custodial and maintenance, food services, transportation services, administration, financial/budgetary operations, resource allocation, and district/community relationships.
Driving the enrollment process from referral to last day of attendance; ensuring timely classroom placement upon receiving referral, conducting effective site tours, managing classroom rosters according to student need and state requirements, and participating in the development of plans for transitioning students to the least restrictive environment.
Instructing, monitoring, and evaluating all staff and students in the use of learning materials and resources to ensure fidelity of instruction and student performance/evaluation.
Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) to identify the causes and functions of students' challenging behaviors.
Creating and implementing BIPs that align with ChanceLight standards and guidelines, addressing the individual needs of each student.
Supporting the development of measurable, objective IEP goals and facilitating progress monitoring in collaboration with education personnel.
Implementing evidence-based interventions by applying scientifically proven behavioral and educational strategies, promoting positive outcomes in academic, social, emotional, and independent functioning.
Providing crisis management intervention and support for students exhibiting aggressive or self-injurious behavior and developing strategies for improvement of behavior.
Monitoring and ensuring adherence to all Department of Education regulations and internal standards for educational and behavioral services.
Maintaining accurate and detailed records of assessments, interventions, progress, and compliance activities.
Participating in the assurance and accreditation processes to ensure that the site passes or meets performance plans.
Keeping up to date with research-based practices and developments in subject areas, resources and professional development, including but not limited to organization-wide initiatives such as CPI.
Providing, soliciting, and responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
Working collaboratively with site team, field level support and national support for the good of the organization.
‖ Qualifications Required:
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 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! Y our path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!
‖ Perks and Benefits Include:
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 Your Chance !
Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!
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