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Work under the leadership of the Executive Director to provide a high-quality educational program for students and a positive culture and working environment for staff. Supervise daily operations of the educational and therapeutic programs. Maintain positive relationships with CST, parents and community partners. Plan and coordinate staff meetings with a variety of school teams and ensure follow-through. Contribute to program development and advancements. Review lesson plans, and progress reports. Assist with grant writing. Provide school tours and intake complete intake process. Assure SEMI forms are completed and submitted monthly. Develop and uphold school safety plans, execute monthly safety drills, and complete safety reports mandated by the NJDOE. Plan Extended School year programs and oversee schoolwide committees. Supervise staff and complete staff review and summative evaluations.

Work under the leadership of the Executive Director and Principal to support a high-quality educational program and a support system for staff. Staff supervision, support, mentoring and evaluation of paraprofessionals. Plan and implement staff professional development training sessions. Serve as liaison for IEP meetings and correspondence with school district personnel. Manage volunteers, visitors and practicum students. Support the review of lesson plans, progress reports and IEP development. Communicate with parents. Supervise transportation needs, order buses for trips, handle on site transportation issues. Support staff, curriculum implementation & educational program support. Mediate conflict resolution meetings. Present workshops on in-service days. Develop system for data collection and supported data driven decision making. Promote schoolwide improvement and work collaboratively with the school principal and executive director.

Job responsibilities to include supporting teachers and paraprofessionals. Worked in the capacity of a mentor teacher for over 6 years. Supporting new staff. Developing the mentorship program. Report to the Educational Supervisor and Principal. Utilized positive communication with all staff. Supported staff in the development of lesson plans, and implementation of student behavior plans. Presented workshops on in-service days. Provided hands on support to staff to model best teaching practices. Researched current teaching practices and shared information with administration. Lead the RDI program initiative. Supported staff to develop IEP goals and objectives. Worked collaboratively as a team with teachers, support staff and therapists.

Job responsibilities to educate students with special needs. Lesson planning & data collection. Using best teaching practices and integrating therapeutic goals into the classroom setting. Addressing the needs of the whole child. Communicating with parents. Writing professional reports. Fostering a sense of team and open communication with classroom staff. Accepting constructive feedback and increasing professional development. Developing schedules and classroom plans to contribute to student success.