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Director of Education

Company: Three Springs, Inc.

Location: Trenton, AL

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Name: Stephanie Atchley
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Job Description

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of our youth?

Do you want a comfortable and supportive work environment?

Do you want to lead a group of adolescents to personal victory and success?

 

If you answered “yes" to any of these questions then Three Springs, Inc. may have the perfect job for you!!!!

 

Director of Education 



Company Overview


Three Springs, Inc. started in 1985 in Huntsville, AL, is a haven for youth that need a place where they can feel accepted in all their struggles, challenged to grow, and nurtured in their strengths. Three Springs, Inc. has successfully helped boys and girls for the past 23 years.



Paint Rock Valley is located in beautiful northern Alabama and is surrounded by mountains and a flowing river. The natural setting provides an environment in which the boys and girls can focus on themselves and their families. For the staff, it provides a peaceful environment in which treatment can be provided.



The Paint Rock Valley Outdoor Therapeutic Program offers three distinctive programs for adolescents.  The PRV long term program for Girls and boys on separate parts of the property are built around the concept of an intensive group process that leads to an in-depth exploration of the child’s individual issues and to a growth in personal development.



Job Duties

 

  • The Director of Education supervises, observes, and evaluates academic staff, including elective facilitators.
  • The Director of Education provides professional growth opportunities for staff.
  • The Director of Education is responsible for providing effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the instructional program.
  • The Director of Education is responsible for interpreting and enforcing federal, state, and local policies.
  • The Director of Education is responsible for students’ educational records, recording of test scores, etc.
  • The Director of Education is responsible for preparing and administering the school budget, school finances, and completing and submitting all required federal, state, and local reports to the appropriate agencies.
  • The Director of Education is responsible for scheduling student classes and insuring that students receive appropriate placement and services.


 

 

 


Job Requirements

Job Requirements

 

  • Must hold a Masters degree in school leadership and administration and hold or be eligible for an Alabama Professional Educator’s Certificate in School Leadership and Administration.
  • Must be knowledgeable of Special Education services and assessments.
  • Must have three years teaching/supervisory experience with a minimum of one year as a school administrator with adolescents ages twelve to eighteen. (Administrative experience in a private and/or therapeutic school setting is preferred.)
  • Must have exceptional verbal and written skills to develop educational curriculum and to instruct students as well as writing reports, assessments and lessons.
  • Must be capable of relating to people in a manner to disseminate information in a clear and understandable format.
  • Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Must be able to read and interpret educational and case assessments.
  • Must have the initiative and judgment capabilities to organize and plan activities.
  • Prefer knowledge of and experience with the SACS -CASI/ADVANCED ED accreditation process.
  • Prefer knowledge of IDEA and Title 1 Funding.


Benefits Package

 

  • Full medical and dental benefits.
  • 401K after one year.
  • 6 paid holidays.
  • 15 days personal leave accrual.
  • Many more benefits included.

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