acadia healthcare inc.
director of educationpittsburgh, pa
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pittsburgh, pa
Job Description
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Overview
The Southwood private school is based out of our Canonsburg, PA campus and provides education to residents at our treatment facility who are developmentally delayed and on the autism spectrum.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Prepare and implement short-term and long-term plans for the program with staff input in order to ensure ongoing growth and excellence in the educational program.
* Develop the program's mission, philosophy, standards, policies and procedures.
* Provide oversight of the education programs of the facility
* Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
* Assist in the development and implementation of cost containment efforts for the program.
* Oversee the selection process of staff based on program's acuity level.
* Maintain a working relationship with local school district personnel to enhance public awareness of the education program at the facility.
* Responsible for the investigation of unusual incidents and grievances and take appropriate action.
* Emphasize and role model the importance of maintaining a therapeutic classroom environment that encourages and supports student's rights.
* Support an environment conducive to professional growth and learning by providing staff development programs to improve competence.
* Participate in interdepartmental activities to improve communication.
* Act as representative and liaison in the community and other service system agency contacts.
* Participate in staff development designed to meet individual professional needs.
* Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
* Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
* Master's degree in education required.
* Two or more years' experience in the educational field with program supervision experience preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
* Current state teacher's license/certification
ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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