Job Description

Spire School in Stamford, CT, is actively recruiting for a Director of Education for the remaining 2024-2025 School year.

Spire is a State-Approved Special Education school, grades 8 -12, for students with social and/or emotional challenges that impact the student's ability to thrive in a typical academic setting. Our model of individualized social-emotional wellness plans and our small group academic setting (classes are typically 6:1, some are smaller) makes us unique, and 80% of our students are district-placed.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for supervising and evaluating staff, Instructional Assistants, Speech and Language Clinicians, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, ABA Instructors, and Special Education teachers
• TEAM District Facilitator
• State Testing District Coordinator: develop, monitor and ensure state procedures regarding state testing are adhered to
• Attend PPT meetings
• Responsible for participating in the interview process for hiring staff
• Responsible for participating in budget planning for the school
• Assist in parent/guardian conferences, development of IEPs, and periodic reviews to assure that appropriate special education is being provided.
• Provide teachers with consultant services relative to teaching materials, methods, instructional services, and behavioral management techniques to assist them in providing quality programming
• Provide in service to staff and parents on topics essential for the delivery of services to children with special needs

• Observations and teacher evaluations
• Provide information to and assist contracting districts in the establishment and implementation of local policies relating to federal and state laws and regulations.
• Ensure all state data collection is completed
• Keep abreast of and disseminate information on educational research, programs, and materials for use with students with special needs
• Plan for and implement new services as needed.
• Development and monitoring of school curriculum and implementation of such
• Complete all State required paperwork and submissions as needed

Qualifications:

• Must hold Comprehensive Special Education Certification (165) and Intermediate Administrator and Supervisor (092)
• Administrative Experience (Ex: Principal, Vice Principal, Director of Curriculum, etc.)

Work Environment:
• Maintain a safe and motivating school environment
• Assist with Adjusting the physical environment to accommodate changing student needs Professional Growth:
• Provide appropriate in-service training, workshops, and meetings to keep staff informed of current practices and trends in Special Education
• Review current research and literature in Special Education to assist staff in attaining information specific to their specialties


Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.
• 401K plan with 100% vested company contributions from day one.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness incentive programs.

About Our School: Greenwich Education Group operates special education schools, including Links Academy, The Pinnacle School, The Spire School, and Meliora Academy, offering unique learning environments and curricula tailored to student needs.

New Story (the parent company) is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve. New Story - Greenwich Education Group

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours,

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