Program Administrator: Elevate Futures Middle School/High School Program

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Executive Director and Director of Special Education

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports Directly to the West Bay Collaborative Director of Special Education

Supervise all staff assigned to the Elevate Futures to include certified, non-certified staff and contracted personnel

Assist the West Bay Collaborative Director of Special Education in the supervision of other programs as deemed necessary

Effectively evaluate certified faculty using the RIDE Evaluation Model

Effectively evaluate non-certified staff using the West Bay Collaborative format

Recommend personnel appointments and assignments to the Director of Special Education and/or Executive Director

Establish and maintain a positive school climate

Work with the West Bay Collaborative Director of Special Education to review student referrals to program

Establish and maintain positive relationships RI Special Education Directors of sending districts

Solicit and maintain community partnerships to support student programming

Organize family and community engagement opportunities within the program

Meet regularly with Administration, staff, and sending districts regarding status of referrals and students transitioning to and from program

Monitors adherence of teachers to approved curriculum and standards including effective lesson planning and content area progress

Monitor student progress by frequently analyzing assessment data

Maintain student attendance records and report attendance to sending district monthly

Execute protocols and procedures established to report truancy

Monitor student progress toward completion of graduation requirements as outlined by sending district

Identify program needs and generate annual program budget recommendations to be given to the Executive Director

Responsible for management and inventory of equipment and supplies

Comply with all state and federal program regulations (IDEA and 504), train staff on regulations and guidance as appropriate.

Work closely with students, families, and program social workers and special education teachers to identify and coordinate student career exploration opportunities, develop employment skills and support efforts to obtain meaningful employment.

Provide and facilitate professional development for faculty and staff based on programmatic needs as approved by the West Bay Collaborative Director of Special Education

Participate in professional development and keep abreast of current instruction and assessment practices as approved by the Executive Director and/or Director of Special Education

Work closely with the Director of Special Education, Lead Behavior Specialist, Program Social Worker, Teachers and Behavior Specialists to implement, lead, and monitor a school-wide positive behavior program

Communicate effectively with all stakeholders

Attend school and community functions

Attend all Administrative and Committee meetings as directed by the Executive Director and/or Director of Special Education

Coordinate and supervise safety procedures and practices

Complete, on time, all reports required by the Executive Director, Director of Special Education, and other local or state agencies
Manage and lead daily school operations

Performs other duties as requested by the Executive Director and/or Director of Special Education

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Holds valid Principal's certification issued by RIDE or is eligible for certification

Master's Degree in Special Education or Educational Administration preferred

Minimum of five years of successful teaching or related service experience

Minimum of three years of successful school leadership experience preferred

Demonstrated leadership excellence

Completion of a series of successful interviews