Center Director

Ombudsman Educational Services a growing dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking a Center Directorto join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a dynamic student-centered and results-driven environment are inspired by the mission of alternative education and bring strategic leadership resilience and a collaborative spirit We Should Talk! ð²

As the Center Director you are responsible for fostering an environment where every Middle & High School student has the opportunity to reach their full potential. You will lead program operations with a focus on instructional excellence staff development student success and strong community partnerships. By ensuring safe effective and innovative learning environments you will drive achievement and promote positive outcomes for both students and staff.

â Responsibilities Include:

• Providing vision and leadership to support student achievement and effective site operations by supervising staff implementing performance management systems and promoting professional growth.

• Participating in recruitment and hiring processes to build and sustain a high-performing site team.

• Providing staff supervision by coaching mentoring and developing employees while monitoring performance and fostering continuous improvement.

• Ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment by monitoring site operations addressing/reporting incidents and enforcing safety protocols.

• Maintaining compliance with state district and contractual requirements and ensuring all staff are fully knowledgeable of success criteria and regulations.

• Representing the program at community district and local levels to strengthen partnerships and promote the organizations mission.

• Instructing monitoring and evaluating teachers and students in the use of curriculum instructional strategies and learning tools to ensure fidelity and effectiveness.

• Guiding teachers in the development of classroom schedules student data systems and transition plans to ensure alignment with individual student goals.

• Consulting with and supporting teachers in building student skills in social development problem-solving and conflict resolution.

• Maintaining accurate and complete records of student progress in compliance with legal company and district policies.

• Compiling and analyzing assessment data to monitor student growth inform instructional practices and drive targeted interventions.

• Modeling and promoting instructional strategies that facilitate active learning experiences and align with the organizations educational vision.

• Promoting positive student behavior by implementing consistent practices applying policies fairly and supporting restorative or disciplinary interventions when necessary.

• Providing counseling encouragement and guidance to students experiencing academic or personal challenges.

• Participating in accreditation and quality assurance processes to ensure the site consistently meets or exceeds performance standards.

• Keeping current with research-based practices and organization-wide initiatives including professional development in behavior management and instructional best practices.

• Performing additional duties as assigned to support the overall success of students staff and the program.

â Qualifications Required:

• Bachelors degree or higher in education or a closely related field of study.
• Masters degree or higher in educational leadership or a closely related field of study preferred.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a state teaching credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an educational leadership school principal general administration or related credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a state special education credential preferred.
• Minimum 1yr prior leadership experience preferably in an alternative special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in alternative educational services for at-risk students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Effective management skills and comprehensive knowledge of administrative and school operations functions and compliance requirements.
• Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in the development assessment and management of curriculum content areas and instruction.
• Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Highly skilled in building relationships with students parents teachers and community and/or district partners.
• Prior experience and highly skilled in providing training professional development and/or coaching to teachers and education staff.
• Prior experience and highly skilled in crisis management systems and intervention.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
• Advanced oral and written communication organization conflict resolution multitasking problem solving and performance motivation ability.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology Microsoft Office Suite database entry and basic office equipment.
• Skilled leader who exhibits the characteristics of servant leadership looking to the needs of the team and seeking to help solve problems and promote personal development.

Ombudsman Educational Servicesis a division ofChanceLight Behavioral Health Therapy & Education the nations leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide we have helped change the direction of more than 240000 student lives!

ð Learn more about our history our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

• ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job as a member of our team youll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts the support needed to achieve success and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here where growth empowerment and collaboration define our culture; and every day is aChanceto transform lives through education!

  â Perks and Benefits Include:

  • Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans
  • FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
  • FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
  • Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Personal Protection Insurance Plans
  • Cigna Healthy Pregnancies Healthy Babies Program
  • Legal Services Insurance
  • Pet Health Insurance
  • Accrual-based Paid Time Off
  • School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
  • Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
  • 401k Retirement Saving Plan
  • Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
  • Opportunities for Growth & Development
  • And So Much More!

  If youre ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future This Is YourChance!

  Join us and together we can empower students to overcome challenges build confidence and unlock their full potential!

  Careers With ChanceLight ð Work. With Purpose.

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