Manager of Education Services

Overall Purpose: Under the direction of the VP Of Admissions and Programs, the NPS Manager of Education Services will be responsible for bringing about the vision of SLDC to nurture growth, inspire achievement and maximize the potential of our student’s ages 5 years of age to 22 years of age through SLDC’s non-public school special education programs. The NPS Principal will provide leadership and supervision to our TOSA, teaching staff, paraprofessional staff and other assigned personnel to ensure continued excellence. This position will be charged with oversight of curriculum, instructional quality and reporting. In addition, an emphasis will be placed on rapport with parents and school districts often through or surrounding the IEP process, parent engagement and school events.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee school wide programs to ensure excellence in instruction, application of curriculum across environments, positive behavior programs, student safety and collaboration across special education providers.
• Supervises the campus daily, coordinating support services (e.g. transportation, paraprofessionals), personnel and campus visitors.
• Maintains current knowledge of California Teaching Standards, common core state standards, special education legislation and the IEP process.
• Creates, maintains and supervises internship programs with various universities.
• Actively involved in student success, safety and achievement.
• Provides training, supervision and performance management for faculty and para-educators on a monthly basis; works collaboratively with peer managers to create and deliver professional development workshops.
• Serves as liaison and actively participates in the IEP process in collaboration with Program Specialist and district personnel.
• Organizes, plans and supervises annual state testing, annual accreditation, graduations and other special school events as assigned.
• Oversees the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) which include annual goals and short-term objectives for students with exceptional needs.
• Coaches special education staff in coordinating appropriate curricular resources to ensure IEP objectives are met in an organized and sequential manner.
• Serve as a resource and liaison to IEP teams regarding placement considerations.
• Oversees and aids in the coordination of assessments conducted by various professionals, develop effective transition plans from kindergarten level through adult transition programs, maintain educational records, write educational goals, objectives, and consultation summaries, and assist families and IEP team in determining desired student outcomes.
• Oversees and aids in preparation of mandated or necessary reports in the Special Education area.
• Works with department heads (supervisors) to maintain assessment instruments and processes for students with exceptional needs. 
• Provide technical support and follow-up to program staff.
• Assists as a resource specialist for Special Education staff.
• Oversees the collaborative design, pilot, and evaluate innovative professional learning opportunities for Special Education staff, including but not limited to face-to-face workshops, keynote presentations, classroom observations, virtual trainings, and school site visits.
• Oversees the design, pilot, and evaluate innovative professional learning materials (at the resource, activity, and workshop level).
• In-house professional development with regard to IEP development
• Analyze and interpret instructional and behavioral data to monitor student progress. Respond to emergency situations involving students and student behavior.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, districts, and parents. Respond to questions, inquiries, and concerns.  Mediate and resolve conflicts in a positive manner.
• Assists the VP of Admissions and Programs in preparing and creating clear and concise procedures, correspondence, reports, and other written materials.
• Other responsibilities as needed to collaboratively support SLDC staff, students, and families.

Relationships/Contacts: Supervises TOSA, Teachers, Sub Teachers, Instructors, and Administrative Assistants.

Additional Dimensions: Ensure service levels are communicated to accounting office following individual services. Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments. This position is classified as exempt, meaning more than 50% of the employee’s time is spent performing exempt job duties consistent with this job description. If the employee finds the actual job duties change from those described herein so the employee is not performing exempt duties more than 50% of the time, the employee must immediately inform management.

Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Psychology, Social Services, or related field

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in special education or working with individuals with disabilities

At least 1 year of supervisory experience

Valid Driver’s License

Excellent clinical, interpersonal, and writing skills

Thorough knowledge of Intellectual Disabilities Field and Best Practices

Physical Demands: Standing 70%, sitting 30%, walking 40%, lifting 50%, computer use 80%, bending 50%, stooping 50%, lifting up to 50lbs, ability to implement CPR and crisis intervention/de-escalation training at all times.

Work Environment:

Must work on multiple, concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions, interact successfully with various groups of people encountered in the course of work day. Office environment is fast paced with high pressure.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000