Education Program Director
Ombudsman Educational Services
- Grand Island, NE
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Providing vision and leadership to support student achievement and effective operations by supervising staff, developing and implementing performance management plans, identifying professional learning needs and participating in professional learning opportunities.
- Providing individual and group counseling sessions to address interpersonal or family issues that interfere with school performance, including crisis intervention consultation and/or family therapy as needed.
- Participating in the employment process to ensure an effective site team is in place.
- Providing guidance, consultation, and assistance to teachers in the development of classroom schedules, maintenance of student data systems and facilitation of student transition plans to assure appropriate schedules and services based on each student’s individual goals.
- Consulting with and assisting teachers in the classroom with teaching students social, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
- Providing supervision through assigning work, helping create personal development plans, consistently monitoring and evaluating employee effectiveness and communicating and coaching employee development.
- Actively recognizing accomplishments and addressing issues to ensure productive site operations.
- Ensuring a safe learning environment for students and staff by maintaining site and classroom operation and following guidelines for addressing/reporting issues and incidents.
- Maintaining compliance with contract and specific state requirements, ensuring that all staff are knowledgeable of the specific success criteria outlined in the contract and any requirements set forth by the state.
- Performing a wide range of managerial responsibilities including, but not limited to: staff supervision, scheduling, technology, and facility.
- Representing Ombudsman at community, district and local levels.
- Communicating and collaborating with families, district and community members.
- Analyzing the professional development needs of staff and aligning implementation with the instructional vision and Ombudsman and district goals.
- Demonstrating effective leadership, team building, and written skills.
- Instructing, monitoring and evaluating teachers and students in the use of learning materials and equipment to ensure fidelity of instruction and student performance/evaluation.
- Observing, evaluating and reporting staff and student performance and development.
- Maintaining accurate and complete records of students' progress and development, updating all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, Ombudsman policies and district policies.
- Compiling and analyzing assessment data to measure student growth, guide instruction and/or academic intervention for each student and site.
- Modeling and overseeing the implementation of ChanceLight identified instructional practices and strategies that facilitate active learning experiences and support the instructional vision for the site.
- Managing student behavior in the center by embracing the Ombudsman philosophy and policies, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary. Perform duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encourage.
- Participating in the assurance and accreditation processes to ensure that the site passes or meets performance.
- Keeping up to date with research-based practices and developments in subject area, resources, and professional development, including but not limited to organization-wide initiatives such as CPI.
- Providing, soliciting and responding constructively to formal and informal feedback.
- Working collaboratively with site team, field level support and national support for the good of the organization.
- Bachelors degree or higher in education or related field.
- Masters degree in education or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5yrs prior experience working in an alternative education program setting.
- Minimum 2yrs prior experience working in an education leadership role (i.e. head of school, director, administrator, or principal).
- Meet state teacher licensing and/or certification requirements.
- Active school administrator and/or principal credentials.
- Advanced skills in working with staff and students with diverse needs at various levels.
- Advanced motivational skills and willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and new initiatives.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Actively exhibits the characteristics of Servant Leadership, looking to the needs of the people and seeking to help solve problems and promote personal development.
- Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Virtual Medical Visits
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- 401k Options
- Legal Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
- And So Much More!
- Bachelors or better in Education or related field
- Masters or better
- All State Req Credentials
- Education Administrator
- Teaching Certification
- Teacher Mentoring/Training
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Counseling & Guidance
- Behav Intervent Dev & Mod
- Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Alternative Education
- Leadership
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
- Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers