Dirkds

Description

This position is part of the KDS-BC Collaboration. The Associate director provides administrative oversight primarily when the Executive Director is off campus or off. The Associate Director is responsible for maintaining program integrity, facilitating growth, managing daily operations including direct supervision and oversight of all KDS staff.

• At this time, this position is an extension of the individual's current job role and responsibilities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises in collaboration with the Executive director all staff including formal evaluations.

• Evaluation duties are distributed across administrative staff members.

• Includes incidental feedback (constructive & corrective) during the course of the day.

• Assists in assigning daily coverage.

• Assigned to the rotation of the AOC schedule (Administrator on Call) in accordance with DESE regulations.

• Is the primary person to ensure the proper management of the learning and work environment each day when the Executive Director is off-campus or out.

• Minimum of 2 full days per week

• Additional days as needed

• Compliance with current Massachusetts DESE regulations.

• Assists the Executive director in ensuring compliance with licensing requirements.

• Works with the IEP Coordinator to assist in addressing issues with IEP implementation and compliance.

• Assists in staff recruitment.

• Assists Executive Director in maintain the mentoring/induction program

• Assists in facilitating the PAC in collaboration with Social Worker

• Attends team meetings as appropriate.

• Attends IEP meetings as appropriate and has the authority to function as the decision maker.

• Collaborates on policy development.

• Works with the curriculum coordinator to ensure proper implementation of the program curriculum and addresses any supply needs.

• Works with the educational trainer to oversee orientation of new staff, ongoing training needs and PD supports.

• Works with the assistive technology coordinator to ensure proper implementation of supports and availability of technology.

• Monitors student engagement using current data systems.

• Attends DESE Special Education Meetings.

• Attends MAAPS meetings

• Assist with the NSLP (as needed based on KDS participation)

• Assists the program social worker in conducting student screenings as well as in the admissions process.

• Assists in coordinating student field trips and community experiences including monitoring proper 7_D license for drivers (ongoing training & renewal with the DMV).

• Attends/covers for the Executive Director at hospital meetings as needed such as but not limited to; OIC, Quality & Safety, EOC, Data & Privacy and Diversity.

• Performs other duties as assigned.