Assistant Director - Baird School and INCLUSION Program

The Assistant Director of the Baird School and INCLUSION Program plays a critical role in providing leadership and support to ensure the effective operations and development of both the Baird School, an intensive special education school serving students with emotional-behavioral challenges, and the INCLUSION Program, a program supporting students with emotional-behavioral challenges in Chittenden County public schools. This position requires a dynamic individual with a strong commitment to inclusive education and the ability to oversee the operations, staff, and community engagement initiatives of both programs. The ideal candidate will be a motivated and responsible professional with experience in program leadership, operational management, and staff development. The candidate must excel in written and verbal communication, have excellent organizational skills, and maintain attention to detail across all areas. Previous experience working in schools or with students with comparable demographics to Baird and INCLUSION would be ideal. Burlington is a vibrant, picturesque community on Lake Champlain and the most culturally diverse city in Vermont. Burlington has an international airport and is near a number of large cities, including Montreal (90 minutes away by car), Boston (45 minutes by air), and New York City (one hour by air). With our excellent school system, parks, Lake Champlain, and local ski mountains within an hour's drive, it is not surprising that Burlington routinely finds itself on the "best places in the country to raise children" lists. Responsibilities •Assists with oversight of all operations and facilities of Baird School/INCLUSION •Provides training, supervision, and evaluation of multiple staff. •Responsible for the health and safety of Baird School/INCLUSION Program. •Participates on Baird School Administrative Team and INCLUSION Leadership Team, agency safety committees and represents the agency/school in community forums. •Baird School liaison with Police Departments, Fire and Rescue, and the agency of education school safety leaders. •Coordinates all school transportation, school food program, nursing services. •Coordinates whole school staff scheduling. Requirements •Bachelor’s degree, masters preferred. •Driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle •Fingerprints: School Structure •Full time •Exempt •We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits •Comprehensive BCBS Medical with agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families •Delta dental •Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more. •Agency paid 401K retirement and additional incentive match program. •Life insurance •Flexible spending account •Childcare stipend •Employee Assistance Program •Employee referral program with financial payment •Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED •Award-winning workplace wellness program HC4ME includes physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education. •Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more! Our Values Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence. Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.