Company Overview

Shine on as an Academic Director

In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) shine a positive light on students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.

Overview

What you can expect to do.

Advance student potential—and your own—as you collaborate with the teacher to work with small groups of students in delivering individualized services and support. Realize the joy of possibility as you monitor student behavior, track educational progress, communicate with parents, and reinforce learning and skills through our proven model.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that academic policies and curriculum are followed
• Developing and tracking benchmarks for measuring institutional success
• Helping teachers maximize their teaching potential
• Meeting and listening to concerns of students on a regular basis
• Encouraging, guiding, and assisting student leaders and teachers
• Meeting with parents and administrators on a regular basis for problem resolution
• Enforcing discipline when necessary
• Providing an atmosphere free of any bias in which students can achieve their maximum potential
• Teach the knowledge and skills, nurture the confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students by utilizing SESI instructional models, strategies, and curriculum
• Utilize school’s behavior management and intervention strategies including but not limited to de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and PBIS strategies
• Drive, record, and track student growth and progress towards academic, social, and emotional goals
• Ensure that all students are being educated in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Observe classrooms on a regular basis both formally (using observation forms to provide appropriate staff feedback) and informally
• Attend and participate in regional activities including weekly Director’s Meeting
• Attend and participate in a monthly Goal Review with Supervisor; demonstrating consistent growth and goal completion
• Forge and maintain stakeholder relationships (district officials, parents, etc.)
• Maintain excellent records including financial, state licensing, student, and employee documentation
• Develop, monitor, and maintain the school's budget, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines
• Analyze profit and loss statements, identify areas for improvement, and propose strategies for cost reduction and revenue enhancement
• Collaborate with the finance department to prepare financial reports and forecasts, providing regular updates to the school administration
• Assist in creating and enforcing HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Support staff professional development initiatives, identifying training needs and organizing relevant workshops or programs
• Manage enrollment processes, including student admissions, transfers, and withdrawals
• Coordinate daily school operations, ensuring smooth communication among various departments
• Collaborate with facilities management to address maintenance and infrastructure needs
• Implement systems and procedures to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness within the school
• Organize and facilitate IEP meetings, collaborating with teachers, parents, and relevant stakeholders
• Maintain accurate documentation of special education services, progress reports, and related records
• Stay updated with best practices and research in special education, ensuring the implementation of evidence-based strategies
• Lead the development and implementation of a school-wide PBIS program (Thought partner)
• Provide guidance and support to teachers in implementing PBIS practices
• Other duties may be assigned