Educational Director Jean Garvin School

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Director Jean Garvin School

The Jean Garvin School is an inclusive space that inspires transformation. Our mission is to provide a supportive and differentiated approach for students to experience success through independence mastery belonging and generosity.

The Educational Director will oversee academic assessment curriculum instruction and progress monitoring of all students at the Jean Garvin School. Lead and support daily operations at the School ensuring teachers are proficient in the delivery of the 21^st century learning practices including use of technology in the classroom. The Educational Director will also collaborate with the clinical team to oversee and support staff in carrying out a balance of therapeutic and academic opportunities for students in a Trauma Transforming environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead program and educational staff development initiatives
• Recruit train supervise and evaluate education staff in the areas of Individual Education Plan (IEP) development educational evaluations curriculum development/instruction speech/language needs behavior management/intervention and collaborative teaming
• Assist in development and coordination of employee in-service training
• Participate in administrative oversight of operations ensuring education instruction meets VT State requirements
• Collaborate with LEA liaisons and other service providers
• In conjunction with the Special Education Director coordinate legally-mandated special education procedures for the school along with comprehensive evaluations progress monitoring assessment reports and Educational Outcome Reports

Requirements:

• Masters degree (preferred)
• EducLevelII
• Vermont Teaching License
• Supervisory Experience
• Experience providing consultation and training with students with emotional/behavioral challenges
• Valid drivers license and use of a personal vehicle
• Fingerprints

Structure:

• Full time (37.5 hours)
• Non-exempt
• Salary range starting at $90000-$100000
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

• Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
• Comprehensive Health Insurance with80% agency-paid premium support for individuals couples and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life AD&D Short Term and Long Term insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff financial wellness incentives and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships mobile phone service ski/snowboard passes auto/home insurance and more!

Our Values:Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agencys culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities people of color LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit About Us to review Howard Centers EOE policy.

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