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[Immediate] Preschool Assistant Director of Education Program Services - Bronx

ADAPT Community Network • Bronx, NY • 1h ago

Bronx, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1770+Stillwell+Avenue+Bronx+NY+USA+10469) - Education

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are currently hiring a Preschool Assistant Director of Education Program Services at our Bronx Children's Program.

Why Join ADAPT?

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

SUMMARY

Is responsible for assisting the Director in directing, coordinating, developing and supervising all program components within a service to ensure the most effective and productive utilization of these areas for children served. This includes the direct supervision of all direct care and clinical staff, compliance with all applicable regulations, department development and expanding and attending to all children needs. Has the authority to exercise independent judgment within the framework of established policies and procedures that influence operations. Serves as liaison with all other programs of the Agency and with other agencies and the community particularly with regard to activities/service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Director, Program Services will include, but are not limited to the following:

Recruits, interviews, hires, orients, trains, appraises, supervises, disciplines and when necessary, terminates subordinate staff.

Assists with overseeing and directs daily operation of total program including education, clinical, medical, clerical and maintenance.

Prepares various agency required program reports.

Assists with monitoring program budget.

Recommends classroom placements and curriculum design.

Serves as liaison between parents and school districts.

Suggests, develops, coordinates and implements program goals.

Assist with development, implementation and updating program policies and procedures.

Handles communication with community organizations and school districts as directed.

Facilitates transition of children to next appropriate education placement.

Assists with formulating and recommending long range plans for services and programs to be offered and implements as authorized.

Prepares departmental projections and other relevant statistics as recommended. Assists with student placement decisions in other facilities.

Ensures that staff receive all required in-service training. Develops and implements in-service training related to children's needs.

Takes appropriate measures including periodic area assessments and observations of practices, materials, equipment and environment and provides staff and children with safety training in order to ensure that employees and children are provided with safest and healthiest workplace possible.

Assists with public relations and community education for program.

Completes special projects as requested.

Help plans for department development and expansion.

Assist with developing and implementation Quality Assurance plan for department.

Serves as a standing member of Agency-wide committees.

Keeps abreast of changes in field.

Performs other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, consumers, families and outside contacts

Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality

Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software and E-Mail system

Knowledge of equipment typically used by persons receiving services, including wheelchairs and adaptive devices.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree in Special Education

At least five years of experience as a Special Education Teacher and four years of experience as a School Administrator.

New York State Permanent Certification as a Special Education Teacher

New York State Permanent Certification as a School Administrator and Supervisor

Valid New York State Driver's License and maintain it in good standing

COMPENSATION:$80,000 - $90,000 Annually + Industry-Leading Benefits!

At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and statuses are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

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