Program Administrator - Emotional Support (Elementary)

Position Type:
02) Administrative Leadership (PDE Cert Required)/Program Administrator
Date Posted:
4/25/2023
Location:
ES - NASD-Early Learning Academy
A vacancy exists for a Program Administrator - Emotional Support position in the Office of Student Services at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit at The Early Learning Academy. The Program Administrator - Emotional Support (Elementary) will supervise the Intensive Emotional Support K-6 classrooms at the Early Learning Academy. The Program Administrator is responsible for day-to-day operations, including the development of procedures and processes for ensuring The Early Learning Academy operates successfully. This position will provide leadership in the development of programs that meet the needs of students from various backgrounds, including students who have experienced school failure, students identified as in need of special education and students with severe behavioral and emotional challenges. This position will also maintain the best interest of students and provide high quality customer service to school districts.
Qualifications

1. Advanced Degree in education or related field.
2. Valid PA Supervisory Level Certificate in appropriate field of expertise and/or a valid PA Elem or Secondary Principal; Supervisor of Special Education preferred.
3. Minimum of 3-5 years of certified professional experience in appropriate field.
4. Expertise (includes one or more of the following):
   1. Oversight of staff
   2. Responsibility for budget of programs or initiatives
   3. Interfaces with Customers and Stakeholders
5. Experience in the areas of curriculum, program, and professional development; technology experience helpful.
6. Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of state and federal laws and guidelines regarding special education.
7. Experience in de-escalation, crisis prevention and crisis response.
8. 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.
9. Experience working effectively and cooperatively with administration, parents, and professional and non-professional staff within the educational community.
10. Ability to supervise and work effectively and cooperatively with administrative, professional, and non-professional staff.
11. Proficiency in the use of technology for individual communication and research.
12. Employs good oral and written communication skills; demonstrates good organizational skills.
13. Possesses effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with other teachers, administrators, parents, students, support staff, and outside professional contacts.
14. Qualities of leadership and good communication skills.
15. Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Essential Duties

1. 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.
2. Responsible to monitor cost centers/budget to ensure operating with MCIU fiscal guidelines and within budget.
3. Rate the performance of each assigned staff member on an annual basis according to MCIU policies and procedures.
4. 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.
5. Assist with the interviewing of potential new staff members and in recommending assignments and/or transfer of existing staff.
6. Assist in providing orientation to program operations for new staff members or those transferred to the program from other areas of special education.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Assure that the staff conducts ongoing student evaluations, ensure appropriateness of the educational program.
11. Assist with the ongoing evaluation of the program to provide data for program improvement.
12. Work cooperatively with other IU staff.
13. Serve as a liaison to district administrative personnel in a professional and cooperative working relationship.
14. Assume additional duties as assigned by the Director and/or Assistant Director.

Location:
MCIU's Early Learning Academy (1605 West Main Street, Norristown, PA 19403)
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 7 hours/day, 12 months (260-262 days/year)
Salary:
$118,919/year - $135,135/year (L4)
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?

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance coverage.
• 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: 1071).
Please contact the Human Resources Office at jobs@mciu.org or 610-755-9307 if you have any questions or need assistance.
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Key Words:
Education
Special Education
Emotional Support
School District
Montgomery County