We are seeking an Education Program Director 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.
Requirements
- Provide visionary leadership to drive student achievement and ensure smooth, effective operations
- Participate in the recruitment and selection process to build and retain a faculty/staff team
- Analyze staff professional development needs and align them with Spectrum's instructional vision
- Lead the induction and training of new staff
- Monitor facilities and programs to ensure the safety of students and staff
- Perform essential managerial functions such as overseeing daily school operations, managing schedules and activities, coordinating custodial and maintenance efforts, supervising food and transportation services, directing administrative and budgetary processes, allocating resources, and fostering positive district and community relationships
- Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by strategically maximizing resources in partnership with the direct supervisor to support instructional priorities and student outcomes
- Participate in the enrollment process from initial referral to final day of attendance, ensuring timely placement, conducting effective site tours, managing rosters per student needs and state mandates, and contributing to transition planning toward the least restrictive environment when applicable
- Instruct, monitor, and evaluate staff and students in the effective use of learning materials and resources to ensure instructional fidelity and optimal student performance
- Observe, evaluate, and report staff and student performance using the START Checklist or other approved observation tools to inform feedback and improvement efforts
- Participate in accreditation and quality assurance processes to ensure the site meets or exceeds Spectrum and accrediting body standards
- Prepare and present reports on student achievement, development, and activities to showcase progress and program effectiveness
- Compile, analyze, and utilize assessment data to track student growth, inform instruction, and guide targeted academic interventions
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records of student progress in compliance with state laws, Spectrum guidelines, and district policies
- Ensure the on-time completion and distribution of grades, report cards, IEP progress reports, and transcripts for all students
- Ensure compliance with all mandatory requirements, including the IEP process, state assessments, and Spectrum policies
- Promote a positive school culture by fostering programs and practices that encourage appropriate student behavior, applying support or disciplinary measures as needed in alignment with Spectrum policies
- Provide guidance, encouragement, and academic counseling to students facing challenges to help them achieve their goals
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Annual Education Stipend - $2,000
- FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
- FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
- Legal Services Insurance
- Pet Health Insurance
- Accrual-based Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
- 401k Retirement Saving Plan
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
