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Director of Education

Adelbrook

Cromwell, Connecticut

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Behavioral Intervention, Best Practices, Budget Management, Coaching, Conferences, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Crisis Intervention, Cross-Functional, Discharge Plans, Education Authority, Educational Accreditation, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Functional Analysis, Grant Administration/Management, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Psychology, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Service Delivery, Special Education, State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Cromwell, Connecticut
POSTED
30+ days ago
  • Provide visionary leadership and oversight for all educational programs, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory standards. 
  • Develop, implement, and monitor individualized educational programs (IEPs) in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. 
  • Supervise and support education staff including teachers, aides, and administrative personnel; provide coaching, training, and professional development. 
  • Coordinate and facilitate team meetings, IEP conferences, and family engagement activities. 
  • Ensure compliance with state, federal, and agency regulations, including special education law (IDEA), state education codes, and accreditation standards. 
  • Oversee curriculum design, assessment tools, and instructional methods to meet the diverse learning needs of students with ASD and/or IDD. 
  • Collaborate with clinical, residential, and administrative teams to provide integrated services. 
  • Manage budgets, grants, and reporting requirements related to educational services. 
  • Monitor student progress, program outcomes, and data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement. 
  • Makes determination regarding the Academy’s curriculum in consultation with the certified staff 
  • Ensures correct educational programming and participates in the intake and discharge planning for residential students. 
  • Serves as a behavioral resource; consults with staff to prepare Functional Behavior Assessments to develop Behavior Intervention Plans; determines appropriate action in cases of serious behavioral incidents 
  • Serve as liaison with local education authorities, external stakeholders, and regulatory agencies. 
  • Uphold and model trauma-informed and person-centered practices in all aspects of leadership and service delivery. 
  • Maintain active certification in agency-approved crisis intervention training, including all required levels of Physical and Psychological Management Training (PMT). Apply training techniques appropriately to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals served, staff, and others in the environment. Demonstrate competency in de-escalation strategies, safe physical interventions, and adherence to agency protocols. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned 

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