What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Education position at Village Behavioral Health?
Director of Education
Full-Time
Come join our team as a Director of Education at Village Behavioral Health! If you are passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic and educational practices while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth, this position is right for you!
Village Behavioral Health is a psychiatric residential treatment center that offers a full spectrum of treatment options for children and adolescents ages 10-17. A uniqueness about Village Behavioral Health is that we use nature as part of our therapeutic process. We are nestled in Louisville, TN right on the Tennessee River spread out over 65 wooded acres.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA & FSA
- Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D
- Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match
- Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Orientation/Training
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and implement short-term and long-term plans for the program with staff input in order to ensure ongoing growth and excellence in the educational program.
- Develop the program's mission, philosophy, standards, policies and procedures.
- Provide oversight of the education programs of the facility
- Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
- Assist in the development and implementation of cost containment efforts for the program.
- Oversee the selection process of staff based on program's acuity level.
- Maintain a working relationship with local school district personnel to enhance public awareness of the education program at the facility.
- Responsible for the investigation of unusual incidents and grievances and take appropriate action.
- Emphasize and role model the importance of maintaining a therapeutic classroom environment that encourages and supports student's rights.
- Support an environment conducive to professional growth and learning by providing staff development programs to improve competence.
- Participate in interdepartmental activities to improve communication.
- Act as representative and liaison in the community and other service system agency contacts.
- Participate in staff development designed to meet individual professional needs.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in education required
- Active TN High School teaching license/certification required
- Active TN Special Education teaching certification required
- Valid driver's license required
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen, 7-year criminal background screen, fingerprint screen, MVR screen, work history and reference check
- Two or more years’ experience in the educational field with program supervision experience preferred
Salary: $63,000-$70,000/year
Education
Required- Masters or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Teacher
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $63,000 - $70,000
