Education Director jobs in Augusta, GA

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is an 80-bed psychiatric and addictive disease hospital for children, adolescents, and adults. We strive to provide quality and ethical mental health services in a secure, structured, and therapeutic environment that patients prefer, employees are proud of, and the community supports. Nestled in the shade of the ancient trees of Augusta, Ga., Lighthouse Care Center is located not far from the Savannah River and ensures privacy and anonymity, enabling the patient to concentrate on recovery.

• Maintaining school accreditation and creating a safe and secure learning environment, which fosters the academic and therapeutic growth of the students; ensuring school programming and structure is consistent.
• Continually assessing the quality of instruction through classroom visits, weekly faculty meetings and review of student progress
• Maintaining records of all educational testing and curriculum used, as well as school personnel records in full compliance with State Education Requirements
• Attending and providing updates for patient treatment team meetings to provide patient/resident weekly progress reports for the education department; printing patients’ report cards and mailing copies of completed report cards to parents, caseworkers, and probation officers
• Serving as Educational Representative for Business Development marketing in schools, organizations, and individual’s interest in Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta’s learning center

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!

• Master’s Degree required
• Three years’ experience in education, social services, or related field
• Two years’ experience in program management, staff hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and program and staff development
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License