Assistant Director Education

Assist the Director of Education in managing daily operations of the educational program; oversee curriculum planning and ensure instruction aligns with state standards and student IEP goals; provide supervision, evaluation, and professional development for teaching staff; collaborate with clinical and residential departments to promote a cohesive and consistent educational experience; participate in the development and monitoring of IEPs and other educational documentation; ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and agency policies; serves as behavioral resource for the Academy; consults with staff to prepare Functional Behavior Assessments to develop Behavior Intervention Plans; determine appropriate action in cases of serious behavioral incidents; represents The Learning Center at PPT’s and ensures appropriate educational discharge planning for students and coordinates educational programming through the PPT process; foster and maintain good public relations image consistent with the Connecticut Code of Professional Standards for School Administrators; assume teaching responsibilities when staffing needs require it; interview new candidates for certified staff positions and provide feedback on candidates following interviews and shadowing experiences; attend all scheduled after school and evening Academy functions; act as a liaison with school districts, families, and external agencies as needed; promote a safe, structured, and therapeutic classroom environment; support continuous quality improvement initiatives across the education program; maintain active certification in agency-approved crisis intervention training (PMT) and demonstrate competency in de-escalation, safe physical interventions, and adherence to agency protocols; perform other duties as assigned.