Educational Director, Mount Pleasant Academy

Position Summary: Part-time position responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of the provision of educational services at Mount Pleasant Academy. Develops and maintains the school’s policy and procedures manuals, ensures the school’s accreditation and licensure, and represents the school and Agency on external committees, focus groups, and councils.

Specific Responsibilities:

Supervision of faculty

Implementation of all IEPs and 504 Plans

Ensure compliance with all state and federal education and related laws/regulations

Development & supervision of curriculum and assessments

Program and service growth/development

Participation on appropriate statewide committees, groups, etc.

Participation in utilization management and multidisciplinary treatment teams as needed

Assist in the recruitment and training of faculty members

Supervision teachers and related staff, including undergraduate and graduate student teachers

Regular review of faculty lesson plans

Consultation to and from School’s clinical staff to ensure overall quality and comprehensive care for students and their families

Consult and train Agency employees in educational and special education policies, regulations, interpretation of assessments, and educational advocacy

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Requires RI Provisional Certification as Administrator of Special Education

Experience with BD/ED children

Supervisory experience

Computer literacy.

Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.

Physical Requirements: This position requires residential and community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:

Travel to and from clients residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.

Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to participate in physical crisis intervention with students as needed

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