Pay $75,000 - $85,000 (12-Month School District Calendar)

The Director of School Age Education is responsible to supervise daily department operations, coordinate and expand school services, ensure compliance with State Education Department and Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and Agency regulations and operating standards. Complete all records and reports, coordinate with other Agency programs and departments, teams, and external state and federal regulatory bodies, and other agency programs and providers, ensure department fiscal responsibility, ensure ongoing development of staff, and participate in agency activities as part of the administrative team.

Core Responsibilities

Supervise daily program/department operations, including budget monitoring, interviewing, hiring, scheduling and coverage, orientation, staff meetings, performance evaluation, discipline and termination. Coordinate existing services and expansion of department services, develop new programs, initiate innovations in line with program needs. Oversee and maintain the timely completion of all necessary records and reports. Coordinate with other agency programs departments and inter-disciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of quality services. Coordinate services with state and federal governmental and regulatory bodies, community and local agencies and health care providers, when applicable, to ensure that program needs are met. Ensure that the program/department operates in a fiscally responsible manner. Ensure ongoing staff in-service and professional development needs are met, and that staff certifications and/or licenses are current. Participate in activities as part of the administrative team that may include meetings, attending and/or conducting trainings and participating in or chairing committees Adhere to mandatory reporting regulations and HIPAA laws. Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards. Establish a work environment that creates positive relationships between supervisors and employees and assimilate new employees to the Agency culture, values and mission

Qualifications

Master’s degree required. Experience as a Special Education Teacher preferred. 3-years paid experience in administration of education. NYSED School Building Leader or School Administrator certification. Initial TB test required prior to first day of employment Intermediate Computer Skills (Including Windows, Word and Excel, Internet Explorer, Access, PowerPoint). This position does have regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office of People with Developmental Disabilities). Certain deadlines and unanticipated developments may require work during evenings, weekends or holidays. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted. Travel is required.  Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.

Benefits 

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere.  We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.   

Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision Direct Deposit Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Retirement Plan 403(b) Life Insurance Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)  Tuition Reimbursement Service Awards Employee Appreciation Events Employee Discounts 

Work Environment/Hazards

Job related tasks do not involve continuous exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, or spills or splashes from these substances, but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment.  May have exposure to unpredictable individuals and situations when working at Upstate Caring Partners sites. OSHA Exposure Category II

Physical Demands

Must have fluency in the English language.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. Must be able remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.  Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, scanner, computer printer, etc. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising work-flow and efficiency. 

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families.  If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.  Please visit our careers website to access the full job description, also located within the job posting:  upstatecpjobs.org