Associate Director of Curriculum and Operations

Level

Management

Job Location

100 – Concord, MA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Salary Range

$79,000.00 – $100,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift

Day-School

Job Category

Nonprofit – Social Services

Description

The Guild utilizes the collaborative efforts of leading professionals, best-practice approaches, tailored curricula and unmatched care to treat the individuals we serve.

Mission: The mission of The Guild for Human Services is to educate, encourage and empower individuals with intellectual disabilities so they may achieve their full potential to lead high-quality lives and participate meaningfully in the community.

At The Guild you can join a workforce of creative, dedicated, and passionate employees working every day to enhance the lives of youth and adults with intellectual disabilities and other challenges

Summary :

The Associate Director of Education Operations is responsible for the ongoing operations and the universal life skills curriculum/programming across The Guild School. The Associate Director ensures the completion of activities related to staff supervision, evaluation, IEP program development and implementation, reporting and monitoring, and oversight of all systems within and connected to the assigned department(s). The Associate Director assures the overall curriculum and programming of the school is safe, educational and student centered. The AD ensures that all students are afforded a healthy, educational, and safe school environment in which there are ample opportunities to experience community activities, develop relationships, make decisions, learn new skills, and be treated with dignity. The Guild considers quality of life outcomes of our individuals as essential to the work.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Programming:

• Provide transparent, trauma-based leadership for the assigned staff within the department and thus by association students receiving services.
• Develop and coordinate implementation and training for overall Guild functional life skills school curriculum; to include transitional, financial, functional literacy, etc… related to improved life skills and quality of life.
• Develop and coordinate implementation and training for overall Guild community curriculum experience to include recreational and vocational skills.
• Participate in and facilitate other internal and external meetings as required to ensure that effective student programs are developed, implemented, and evaluated including the dissemination of information necessary for effective coordination of student programs.

Staffing and Supervision :

• Collaborate with Human Resources for department hiring and promotions within departments; support the Director of Special Education in overall hiring needs across the school.
• Work with Human Resources to review and approve all corrective action plans, disciplinary action plans, and evaluations before they are presented to staff within their department.
• Ensure orientation, onboarding, and training to new staff occurs from assigned managers.

Administrative :

• Ensure youth school classrooms are in compliance with all mandates of DEEC, DESE and DCF (i.e. staffing ratios, student care and supervision, fire drills etc.)
• Support the staffing and payroll process.
• Participate in off-site evaluations as part of the admissions process, ensure department staff follow plans and develop supports to integrate a new student into the Guild school community.

Essential Job Functions :

• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job including inclement weather situations.
• Demonstrated evidence of mature judgment, good interpersonal skills, model supervisory skills, and a desire to enrich individuals’ lives and a willingness to learn from skilled professionals.
• Physical and mental capacity to work in stressful situations and de-escalate individuals who have limited cognition and complex needs.
• Must be able to organize, plan, and prioritize activities with specific attention to higher level strategies while ensuring that details are also effectively addressed.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is an essential function of the job.
• Pass Guild Driving test to access Guild vehicles for transportation of individuals.
• The ability to manage emergency situations and delegate responsibilities in times of crisis.
• The ability to implement crisis intervention techniques as necessary, including Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (via certification through CPI)
• The ability to assist individuals in evacuation from the school.
• Must possess sufficient use of the senses of vision, hearing, and t ouch to observe effectively in the classroom, clinical, and community settings.

Qualifications

The Guild offers:

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• Employer contribution to retirement plan after 2 years of employment
• Generous paid time off
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Why Should You Apply: As a member of our team, you will be surrounded by an exceptional group of talented staff that is transforming the lives of the people we serve every day. Staff members at The Guild are passionate about their work and appreciate the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.

• Master’s degree in special education. Strong preference special education administration or ability/willingness to get licensed.
• Five (5) years of experience providing services to children/adolescents who have mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities
• Demonstrated supervisory and administrative skills
• Knowledge of and experience with special education law and processes
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to attend to numerous details and understand multiple regulatory standards
• Knowledge of Massachusetts regulatory standards is required with preferred experience in regulatory compliance with standards from Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC), Department of Children and Families (DCF), and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
• Must meet Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check requirements.
• Reliable transportation to The Guild School in Concord, MA as well as to multiple Guild residences in Massachusetts
• A valid driver’s license and responsible driving record for transporting students, as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, case management software, and other electronic tools.