Education Program Director → $5,000 Relocation Bonus!
$85,000–$95,000 year
On-site · Redding, California, United States
Job Summary
The Education Program Director at Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is tasked with providing visionary leadership to enhance student achievement and ensure efficient operations of the special education program for grades K-12. Responsibilities include supervising staff, developing performance management plans, overseeing daily school operations, ensuring safety compliance, and managing staff recruitment to build a competent faculty. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field, possess required educational credentials, and have substantial experience in educational leadership, particularly with special education needs.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in education, special education, psychology, counseling, applied behavior analysis, social work, rehabilitation or a closely related field of study issued by an accredited postsecondary institution
- Educational leadership, school principal, administrator or related credential and minimum 2 years prior experience working with pupils with disabilities
- Pupil personnel services (PPS) credential with authorization for school counseling or psychology
- Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) credential issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences
- Licensure in psychology regulated by the Board of Psychology
- Credential authorizing special education instruction and minimum 2 years special education teaching experience prior to becoming an administrator
- Licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), educational psychologist (LEP), or professional clinical counselor (LPCC) issued by the board of behavioral sciences
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years prior experience working in an educational leadership or school administrator role
- Minimum 2 years prior teaching experience in a special education program setting
- Minimum 2 years prior experience working with pupils with disabilities and/or diverse needs at various levels
- Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in the development, assessment, and management of curriculum, content areas and instruction
- Knowledge of applicable state licensure, certification, accreditation laws and regulations
- Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals and next steps
- Proven ability to build and maintain multiple relationships with students, parents, teachers and community and/or business partners
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