What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Academic Services position at The Baby Fold?
About Us:
- The Baby Fold is a nonprofit leader in trauma-informed practices, employing the most effective treatment plans in every facet of our work. The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and adoption support. We focus on the physical and emotional safety of our families first, build on their strengths, and then guide them with skill and compassion to be their best selves. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve.
We take good care of our employees so they can take care of our community. Benefits for the full-time Director of Academic Services include:
- BCBS Health Insurance (choice of 3 medical plans), HSA-compatible option with $500 employer contribution
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement plan 403b (employer match after 1 year)
- Employer-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Medical Plan (FSA) and Dependent Care Plan
- Paid Vacation, Personal time, Sick time, and Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,500 per year
- Employee Assistance Program including counseling, hearing aid discounts, identity theft assistance, will preparation and power of attorney assistance
- No fee, no credit check $1,500 Line of Credit for medical, mental health, & veterinary services (Paytient)
- Personalized assistance with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) as eligible nonprofit employer
- Financial Wellness Support (PNC)
- Advancement, Mentorship, and professional development opportunities
- Mental health resource for employees and dependents (age 13 ) with hundreds of meditation and mindfulness exercises, sleep casting, mental health coach, therapy and psychiatry services at no cost (Headspace)
SUMMARY OF WORKING AS THE DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC SERVICES:
- The Director of Academic Services manages the personnel, program, and fiscal functions of all Hammitt School programs. Provides direction, coordination, development, and planning of assigned program area(s). Demonstrates an ability to apply trauma-informed principles and integrates them into daily practice. Communicates effectively and promotes collaborative problem solving by demonstrating care and respect in considering the diverse experiences and perspectives of others.
- WORK LOCATION: Normal, IL
- WORK HOURS: Full-time, exempt, Mon- Fri, 37.5 hrs per week
- PAY: $105k - $130k salary/exempt, negotiable for highly qualified candidates based on experience, certification, and education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS OUR NEXT DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC SERVICES:
- Licensure with the State of Illinois in School Administration with additional licensure in Teaching or Social Work required; Director of Special Education endorsement required.
- A minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of experience in supervision required; at least four (4) years of applied administrative experience preferred.
- Familiarity with teacher methods and procedures in special education, with an emphasis in Autism and/or Severe Emotional Disability (SED) populations preferred.
- Knowledge of and skill in applying behavioral and therapeutic approaches in working with children and youth impacted by trauma.
- A demonstrated and consistent history of planning, developing, implementing and improving programs and people to meaningfully, measurably and positively impact departmental results.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC SERVICES:
- Program Management: Oversees all service delivery for Hammitt Schools. In coordination with the VP of Finance & Administrative Services, leads grant and contract funding proposal development and submission. Coordinates the efforts behind compliance for new grant year funding, maintaining grant awards, and all procedural compliance measures as necessary.
- Personnel Management: Directs the appropriate supervision, training, support, and timely performance feedback/performance evaluations of all employees, including program-assigned volunteers, interns, and/or contractors for assigned program(s). Effectively communicates departmental staffing and organizational changes to employees of assigned program(s), as appropriate. In coordination with the VP of Program Operations, proactively initiates succession planning initiatives and long-range planning of assigned program(s) to upskill employees and supervisors and contribute to retention and individual professional development plans of all staff.
- Professional Leadership: Provides strategic input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization while modeling the Agency's core values of respect, integrity, diversity & inclusion, teamwork, excellence, and stewardship in all activities and interactions.
- Fiscal Management: Develops and administers the budget for assigned program area(s). Manages revenue in accordance with budget targets for caseload ratios, contracted level of services, or occupancy.
- Legal Responsibilities: Ensures compliance with The Baby Fold's policies and procedures, ISBE rules and regulations, contractual obligations, and all relevant laws.
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT: The Baby Fold is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, where each individual feels empowered and where our differences are celebrated. We encourage each other to engage in meaningful conversations, seek out different perspectives, and continually work to cultivate an environment where all ideas are valued.
Experience
Required- 2 year(s): Applied administrative experience
- 5 - 7 years: School supervisory experience
Licenses & Certifications
Required- PEL-Director of Sp Ed
- PEL-General Admin
Salary : $105,000 - $130,000
