A vacancy exists for a Program Administrator – Correctional Education position in the Office of Student Services at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. The Program Administrator for Correctional Education will supervise MCIU staff in the educational programs at the South East Youth Development Center, Montgomery County Youth Center, Montgomery County Correctional Facility and the Norristown State Hospital. The Program Administrator is responsible for day-to-day operations, including the development of procedures and processes for ensuring programs operate successfully. This position will provide leadership in the development of programs that meet the needs of students from various backgrounds, including students identified as in need of special education, students with severe behavioral and emotional challenges, and the unique needs of incarcerated/adjudicated youth and young adults
Qualifications:
- Advanced Degree in education or related field.
- Valid PA Special Education Supervisory Certificate and/or a valid PA Principal Certificate.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of certified professional experience at the secondary level.
- Experience in secondary Special Education
- Experience with two or more of the following:
- Oversight of staff in secondary setting
- Budget oversight of programs or initiatives
- Programming planning for Act 158 graduation requirements
- Act 339 plan development and implementation
- Experience in the areas of curriculum, assessment and instructional design
- Experience in designing effective professional development for staff of various roles
- Knowledge of impactful instructional technology
- Knowledge of school climate improvement strategies and positive behavior intervention and supports is preferred.
- Qualities of leadership necessary to build a quality program in collaboration with the Department of Human Services and other agencies.
- Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of state and federal laws and guidelines regarding special education.
- Experience in de-escalation, crisis prevention and crisis response.
- Specialized training in all areas of special education with experience working within mental health and community based agencies and prior success in creating evidenced based and fiscally sound programs for special education.
- Experience working effectively and cooperatively with administration, parents, and professional and non-professional staff within the educational community.
- Possesses effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with other teachers, administrators, parents, students, support staff, and outside professional contacts.
- Ability to supervise and work effectively and cooperatively with administrative, professional, and non-professional staff.
- Proficiency in the use of technology for individual communication and research.
- Employs good oral and written communication skills; demonstrates good organizational skills.
- Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.
Essential Duties:
- Improve the instructional program via teacher observations, recommendations, demonstrations, and staff development activities. These shall include but not be limited to: assessment techniques, classroom management strategies, appropriate effective educational interactions, report writing, setting of curricular components (goals, objectives, activities), IEP writing, parental conferencing, effective staff relationships with other staff and school district personnel, program evaluation strategies, and record keeping.
- Responsible to monitor cost centers/budget to ensure operating with MCIU fiscal guidelines and within budget.
- Rate the performance of each assigned staff member on an annual basis according to MCIU policies and procedures.
- Coordinate the planning, development, and implementation of the curricula. Assure that curricular materials necessary to implement the program are in place and that all instructional areas are taught in accordance with program standards.
- Assist with the interviewing of potential new staff members and in recommending assignments and/or transfer of existing staff.
- Assist in providing orientation to program operations for new staff members or those transferred to the program from other areas of special education.
- Assume responsibility for the flow of students into and out of the program including IEP processes, due process procedures, appropriate grouping of students, and criteria for admission and withdrawal.
- Coordinate the multidisciplinary team's functioning including assisting staff in the diagnosis of the student's difficulties, strategies for improving the student's conditions, and management procedures.
- Remain abreast of new and innovative service delivery systems and practice through research, attendance and participation in professional organizations and conferences, course work, workshops, and/or self-initiated study where appropriate; apply these practices to continuing program development, professional organizations, and IU staff development in a timely manner.
- Assure that the staff conducts ongoing student evaluations, ensure appropriateness of the educational program.
- Assist with the ongoing evaluation of the program to provide data for program improvement.
- Work cooperatively with other IU staff.
- Serve as a liaison to district administrative personnel in a professional and cooperative working relationship.
- Assume additional duties as assigned by the Director and/or Assistant Director.
Location:
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is located in Norristown, PA and provides services to students in School Age K-12 and Non-Pub classrooms located throughout Montgomery County, PA. For additional information about the MCIU Office of Student Services, please visit: https://mciu.org/office-of-student-services/.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7.0 hours/day, 12 months (260-262 days/year)
Salary:
$118,919/year - $135,135/year
About Us:
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students.
Why Should You Apply?
The MCIU offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include:
- Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees' Retirement System).
- Paid time off benefits.
How to Apply:
Applications can be submitted online at www.mciu.org/jobs (Job ID: 1310). Please contact the Human Resources Office at jobs@mciu.org or 610-755-9307 if you have any questions or need assistance.
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Jack Hurd
Director of Human Resources
Montgomery County IU 23
Norristown PA
(610) 755-9307
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