What are the responsibilities and job description for the READS Academy Program Director position at READS Collaborative?
The READS Academy is a public day program providing highly specialized education and therapeutic support to students in grades PreK - 12 . Enrollment ranges from 95-120. The Program Director oversees all programming and staffing for the entire Academy with support from members of the building based administrative Team. Performance ResponsibilitiesProgrammatic DutiesProvide on-going coordination of READS Academy ProgramsCoordinate referral, intake and termination procedures for all studentsWork with LEA personnel regarding all matters pertaining to the case management of students in READS programsCoordinate IEP development and annual review process for all studentsMaintain communication with parents of students as neededEvaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations for additions and changes as neededManage overall daily operations, including communication with building based administrative Team members, transportation schedule, program scheduling issues, parent communication, therapy services, materials and supplies, etc.Work with staff to ensure the curriculum is aligned with Mass.
Curriculum FrameworksWork with staff to develop appropriate Alternative Assessment strategiesDevelop and implement parent programs as neededAttend administrative team meetingsPersonnel DutiesAssist in recruitment, interviewing, selection, and onboarding, of staff membersAssist with supervision, evaluation, and overall management of all teachers, paraprofessionals, nurses, and therapistsAssist with the development of appropriate in-service training for staffFiscal DutiesAssist in budget preparation, including personnel, equipment, and suppliesAssist with ordering and management of inventory of necessary equipment, instructional materials, and suppliesAssist with coordination of enrollment and tuition billing information with the Business OfficeAssist in grant writing as neededAdministrative DutiesWork with the Executive Director to evaluate programs and identify future program and service needs for studentsAssist in the development of new programs and services, including budget preparation, grant writing, staff development, etc.Assist the Executive Director in meeting the needs of member districtsOther tasks as assigned by the Executive Director
Curriculum FrameworksWork with staff to develop appropriate Alternative Assessment strategiesDevelop and implement parent programs as neededAttend administrative team meetingsPersonnel DutiesAssist in recruitment, interviewing, selection, and onboarding, of staff membersAssist with supervision, evaluation, and overall management of all teachers, paraprofessionals, nurses, and therapistsAssist with the development of appropriate in-service training for staffFiscal DutiesAssist in budget preparation, including personnel, equipment, and suppliesAssist with ordering and management of inventory of necessary equipment, instructional materials, and suppliesAssist with coordination of enrollment and tuition billing information with the Business OfficeAssist in grant writing as neededAdministrative DutiesWork with the Executive Director to evaluate programs and identify future program and service needs for studentsAssist in the development of new programs and services, including budget preparation, grant writing, staff development, etc.Assist the Executive Director in meeting the needs of member districtsOther tasks as assigned by the Executive Director
