Media Program Director jobs in Yakima, WA

Interested candidates must submit an application online with ESD through the following link - https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/esd112/jobs/4076825

General Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Specialized Services Birth to 21 Executive Director, the Day School Program Director/Teacher provides educational leadership and direction for school district special education programs and serves as the Special Education Teacher for the Day School Program.

Salary:
The full range for this position is $111,079.13 - $123,305.19. Offers are made at the entry level of the range.

Assignment/Location:
We are recruiting for a Director/Teacher to serve our day school program in White Salmon, WA. This position is full time, 215 days.

Essential Functions Include:

• Use data, research and best practices to design and lead special education programs and services that provide special education students with a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.
• Coordinate programs and services to identify, assess, place and serve eligible students special education services and ensure student progress.
• Assign, supervise, evaluate and develop special education staff to support the educational needs of special education students.
• Build and maintain productive relationships and strong partnerships with families, school district staff, community agencies; and local, state and federal government entities.
• Manage the day-to-day special education program operations for the Special Education ESA member districts to maximize resources and assure a safe, efficient and effective learning environment for students and staff.
• Assure compliance with all federal, state, agency and school district laws, rules, regulations and procedures that govern students with disabilities.
• Serve as the Special Education Teacher for the Day School Program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold a Washington state administrative credential or be enrolled in an administrative credential program.
• Hold or eligible to hold a valid Washington teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsement.
• Masters degree.
• Three years teaching or other certificated experience (e.g., school psychologist, speech pathologist, physical therapist).
• Administrative experience serving special education populations.

For a complete list of job functions, qualifications, and to apply, visit the online job posting at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/esd112/jobs/4076825

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $107,939.26 - $131,324.64 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• School

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Mental Health setting work: 5 years (Required)
• leadership/supervision in mental health: 2 years (Required)
• working with at-risk youth: 1 year (Required)
• developing program policies and procedures: 1 year (Required)
• delivering presentations and facilitating trainings: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Washington State Administrator Credential (Preferred)

Work Location: In person