Director of Education (Principal)

Washington ,

Connecticut

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24 vacation days (increases with years of service)Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting plan with employer match/contributionEmployee Assistance ProgramInterested in advancing your career?Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the

first career accelerator program

exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment! Learn more hereThe Glenholme School:Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better?If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Director of Education (Principal) position will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereux s mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.Position:We are seeking a Director of Education (Principal)who has experience with the student population and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. If this describes you, then look no further!Primary Responsibilities Include:Coordinate student academic, motivational and disciplinary activities.Administer federal grant program activitiesCreate systems that ensure the integrity of educational information and records.Program within budgetary constraints.Keep the building safe and secure.Advance the organization's reputation through participation in professional and foundation groups and committees.Follow and promote policies, procedures, and the Code of Character.Teacher evaluation and training.Coordination of faculty schedules (class schedules, daily assignments, weekend and meal duty.)Coordinate coursework, class assignments, progress reviews, and transition plans.Schoolhouse proctoring, interventions and contracts.Monitoring report cards and transcripts.Coordinate state standardized testingConduct building inspections and report needed repairs.Fulfill parental, Board of Education, agency, and administrative requests.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Degree and Certification in Special Education092 CertificationMaster s degree in Leadership and SupervisionDevereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.Devereux uses E-Verify to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Through E-Verify, employers send information from the I-9 form to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security to verify that newly hired employees are authorized to work in the United States. Devereux will inform the newly hired employee if E-Verify issues a mismatch and provide written instruction for contesting a mismatch. Devereux will keep all personal information confidential.Devereux is a drug free workplace, drug screening is required.

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