Director of Education - AMIkids Gateways

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  Ensure every youth has an individual learning plan to meet their personal academic growth; includes timely maintenance of files with transcripts, assessments, advisement, progress monitoring etc. and incorporation of resources and maintaining inventory,

  
  
• Establish a master schedule addressing rigorous youth curriculum and individualized needs,
• Direct the development of curriculum to ensure core course work, academic requirements and GED/HiSet preparations are met for all subjects, e.g., Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Science, Reading,
• Provide supervisory review of Education programs, planning, and services; review youth evaluation and development plans to ensure services are individualized and meet the needs of the youth; collect and evaluate baseline data and develop academic agenda for the accomplishment of desired outcomes,
• Ensure implementation of Individual Academic Plans (IAPs); direct the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); encourage the development of creative learning environments and teaching methods to facilitate youth involvement and success,
• Onboard professional educators and provide constructive feedback, development; and applicable certifications are current,
• Secure the ESE/SPED services to meet youth's identified Individual Educational Plan (IEP),
• Lead and ensure classroom management is aligned with all components of AMIkids Personal Growth Model (PGM),
• Establish effective Interpersonal skills to encourage positive cooperation in the work place, and increase team success,
• Manage and document success of established outcomes (e.g. GEDs, grade level progression, industry recognized certifications, credits earned,
• Ensure youth successfully transitions from AMIkids as reflected in the youth's transition plan,
• Support and direct career and technical education classes as applicable,
• Conduct weekly meetings with instructional Team Members to review and set direction of individual youth needs,
• Develop internal and external partnerships and maintain professional relationships (e.g., state job services, youth services department, local school systems and service providers in the district); oversee School Improvement Plans and related processes,
• Serve as liaison for the Program (e.g., school district contract managers); submit required reports and documentation to school district contract managers; act as liaison between AMIkids Home Office, local School Districts, and regulatory agencies,
• Ensure integrity and fidelity of education components; maintain current knowledge of industry
• Actively supervise and/or coordinate day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, grounds maintenance and equipment relocation,
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,
• Assist with special projects and other duties as needed.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

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  Master's Degree in Education with a focus in Leadership or Curriculum,

  
  
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  Two (2) years of teaching experience,

  
  
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  Two (2) years professional experience working with youth to include supervisory/administrative responsibility,

  
  
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  Must possess and maintain professional Teachers Certification in Math, Science, Social Studies, or English 6-12 as defined by South Carolina's state requirements.

  
  

What's in it for you?

As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.