Spectrum Center Schools and Programs
Education Program Director
Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, Pittsburg, California, United States, 94565
Education Program Director
Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an Education Program Director to join our award‑winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression, and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction.
About the Role As the Education Program Director, you play a key leadership role in fostering an educational environment that promotes student achievement, safety, and engagement. Acting as the site instructional leader, this position is responsible for implementing instructional practices, overseeing site operations, ensuring compliance with educational policies, and acting as the liaison between the site and designated contacts.
Compensation Base pay range: $90,000.00/yr – $100,000.00/yr (actual pay based on skills and experience).
Responsibilities
Providing vision and leadership to support student achievement and effective operations by supervising staff, developing and implementing performance management plans, identifying professional learning needs, and participating in professional learning opportunities.
Participating in the recruitment and selection process to ensure a faculty/staff with instructional proficiencies for the program population served.
Analyzing the professional development needs of staff and aligning needs with the Spectrum instructional vision, while also actively recognizing accomplishments and addressing issues to ensure productive site operations.
Leading, either directly or through subordinates, the induction/training of new staff to ensure a positive onboarding experience and maximize the success of new employees.
Monitoring the facility and program to ensure student and staff safety at all times, including compliance with contract, state requirements, staffing ratios, and crisis protocols.
Performing managerial responsibilities including overseeing the day‑to‑day operation of the school schedule and activities, custodial and maintenance, food services, transportation services, administration, financial/budgetary operations, resource allocation, and district/community relationships.
Demonstrating fiscal responsibility and maximizing the impact of fiscal resources on instructional priorities in partnership with the direct supervisor.
Participating in the enrollment process at the campus or site level from referral to last day of attendance, ensuring timely classroom placement, managing classroom rosters, and developing plans for transitioning students to the least restrictive environment.
Instructing, monitoring, and evaluating all staff and students in the use of learning materials and resources to ensure fidelity of instruction and student performance/evaluation.
Observing, evaluating, and reporting staff and student performance and development through START Checklist or other observation tools.
Participating in assurance and accreditation processes to ensure that the site passes or meets the standards established by Spectrum and/or the accrediting body.
Preparing and presenting required reports on student development, achievement, and activities to illustrate student progress and program effectiveness.
Compiling, analyzing, and using assessment data to measure student growth and inform instruction and/or academic intervention for each student and site.
Maintaining accurate and complete records of students' progress and development as required by state laws, Spectrum, and district policies.
Ensuring the timely completion and distribution of grading, report cards, IEP progress reports, and transcripts for all students.
Ensuring compliance with mandatory requirements including IEP process, state compliance, state testing, and Spectrum policies.
Promoting programs and classroom practices that support positive student behavior by embracing Spectrum policies and applying appropriate support or disciplinary measures when necessary.
Providing support, encouragement, and counseling to students with academic problems.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required
Must hold or be in the process of obtaining one or more of the following:
Master’s degree or higher in education, special education, psychology, counseling, applied behavior analysis, social work, rehabilitation, or a closely related field of study issued by an accredited postsecondary institution.
Educational leadership or school administrator credential granted by an accredited institution and minimum 2 years’ prior experience working with pupils with disabilities.
Pupil personnel services (PPS) credential with authorization for school counseling or psychology.
Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) credential issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Licensure in psychology regulated by the Board of Psychology.
Credential authorizing special education instruction and minimum 2 years’ special education teaching experience prior to becoming an administrator.
Licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), educational psychologist (LEP), or professional clinical counselor (LPCC) issued by the board of behavioral sciences.
Qualifications Preferred
Minimum 2 years’ prior experience working in an educational leadership or school administrator role.
Minimum 2 years’ prior teaching experience in a special education program setting.
Minimum 2 years’ prior experience working with pupils with disabilities.
Prior experience and high knowledge in the development, assessment, and management of curriculum, content areas, and instruction.
Knowledge of applicable state licensure, certification, accreditation laws and regulations.
Highly skilled in working with individuals with severe learning, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and/or other related disabilities.
Effective management skills and comprehensive knowledge of administrative and school operations, functions, and staffing requirements.
Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision‑making ability.
Proficiency in building relationships with students, parents, teachers, and community and/or business partners.
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.
Benefits and Perks
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!
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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About the Role As the Education Program Director, you play a key leadership role in fostering an educational environment that promotes student achievement, safety, and engagement. Acting as the site instructional leader, this position is responsible for implementing instructional practices, overseeing site operations, ensuring compliance with educational policies, and acting as the liaison between the site and designated contacts.
Compensation Base pay range: $90,000.00/yr – $100,000.00/yr (actual pay based on skills and experience).
Responsibilities
Providing vision and leadership to support student achievement and effective operations by supervising staff, developing and implementing performance management plans, identifying professional learning needs, and participating in professional learning opportunities.
Participating in the recruitment and selection process to ensure a faculty/staff with instructional proficiencies for the program population served.
Analyzing the professional development needs of staff and aligning needs with the Spectrum instructional vision, while also actively recognizing accomplishments and addressing issues to ensure productive site operations.
Leading, either directly or through subordinates, the induction/training of new staff to ensure a positive onboarding experience and maximize the success of new employees.
Monitoring the facility and program to ensure student and staff safety at all times, including compliance with contract, state requirements, staffing ratios, and crisis protocols.
Performing managerial responsibilities including overseeing the day‑to‑day operation of the school schedule and activities, custodial and maintenance, food services, transportation services, administration, financial/budgetary operations, resource allocation, and district/community relationships.
Demonstrating fiscal responsibility and maximizing the impact of fiscal resources on instructional priorities in partnership with the direct supervisor.
Participating in the enrollment process at the campus or site level from referral to last day of attendance, ensuring timely classroom placement, managing classroom rosters, and developing plans for transitioning students to the least restrictive environment.
Instructing, monitoring, and evaluating all staff and students in the use of learning materials and resources to ensure fidelity of instruction and student performance/evaluation.
Observing, evaluating, and reporting staff and student performance and development through START Checklist or other observation tools.
Participating in assurance and accreditation processes to ensure that the site passes or meets the standards established by Spectrum and/or the accrediting body.
Preparing and presenting required reports on student development, achievement, and activities to illustrate student progress and program effectiveness.
Compiling, analyzing, and using assessment data to measure student growth and inform instruction and/or academic intervention for each student and site.
Maintaining accurate and complete records of students' progress and development as required by state laws, Spectrum, and district policies.
Ensuring the timely completion and distribution of grading, report cards, IEP progress reports, and transcripts for all students.
Ensuring compliance with mandatory requirements including IEP process, state compliance, state testing, and Spectrum policies.
Promoting programs and classroom practices that support positive student behavior by embracing Spectrum policies and applying appropriate support or disciplinary measures when necessary.
Providing support, encouragement, and counseling to students with academic problems.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required
Must hold or be in the process of obtaining one or more of the following:
Master’s degree or higher in education, special education, psychology, counseling, applied behavior analysis, social work, rehabilitation, or a closely related field of study issued by an accredited postsecondary institution.
Educational leadership or school administrator credential granted by an accredited institution and minimum 2 years’ prior experience working with pupils with disabilities.
Pupil personnel services (PPS) credential with authorization for school counseling or psychology.
Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) credential issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Licensure in psychology regulated by the Board of Psychology.
Credential authorizing special education instruction and minimum 2 years’ special education teaching experience prior to becoming an administrator.
Licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), educational psychologist (LEP), or professional clinical counselor (LPCC) issued by the board of behavioral sciences.
Qualifications Preferred
Minimum 2 years’ prior experience working in an educational leadership or school administrator role.
Minimum 2 years’ prior teaching experience in a special education program setting.
Minimum 2 years’ prior experience working with pupils with disabilities.
Prior experience and high knowledge in the development, assessment, and management of curriculum, content areas, and instruction.
Knowledge of applicable state licensure, certification, accreditation laws and regulations.
Highly skilled in working with individuals with severe learning, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and/or other related disabilities.
Effective management skills and comprehensive knowledge of administrative and school operations, functions, and staffing requirements.
Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision‑making ability.
Proficiency in building relationships with students, parents, teachers, and community and/or business partners.
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.
Benefits and Perks
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!
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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