Director of Special Education

Catalyst Behavior Solutions & Behavior Care Specialists


Our academic and clinical program is growing!


BCS has proudly been providing ABA therapy since 2006. In 2020, Catalyst Behavior Solutions and BCS joined forces to create a network of providers across the US.


We are committed to providing an effective learning environment that helps to shape the behavior of children with autism through evidence-based intervention and positive reinforcement. Our staff are collaborative, passionate, hard-working, and always ready to learn more.


Why join us now?


Right now, we are shifting the approach in Aberdeen. We are looking for a SPED Director to help us implement a new program, shifting from 1:1 clinical ABA to a small group structure. If you're looking for an opportunity to be on the ground floor of development alongside like-minded industry experts, this is your chance!


Come find mentors and mentorees, be creative on a daily basis, and make something you're proud of!


Full-time staff are eligible for the whole benefits package. Part-time employees are eligible for select benefits.


BENEFITS:


\*CompetitveSalary


\*Health Benefits


\*Dental & Vision Benefits


\*Paid time off


\*Direct & indirect paid hours


\*Paid training & application fees


\*401K


\*Staff recognition system (monetary)


\*Life Insurance


\*Dependent spending account


\*EAP


\*Paid Holidays


\*Personal Burnout Prevention 1:1 Therapy & Training


\*The cutest kids in the world!


\*The best team out there!


What we are looking for:


We are looking for passionate, self-motivated, and responsible individuals who want to make a difference on a daily basis. Someone who is dedicated to creating organized and effective programs using evidence based techniques. We want team members who believe in compassionate care and principles over procedures.


What you would do....


The Director of Special Education is responsible for the overall performance, quality of care, efficiency, and growth of the school program at our Aberdeen center. This is the primary clinical leadership role for this center. The Director will manage the Behavior Health Consultant team, any teachers, and all Behavior Technicians working with school participants. A true passion for teaching, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work on multiple projects and cases at the same time are essential in this role.


Job Responsibilities:


· Manages all aspects of the daily operations of the school


· Sets systems and processes of the school operations


· Sets educational programs based on evidence-based and effective curricula


· Speaks with potential families and conducts enrollment interviews


· Must have some knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis and be willing to collaborate with Senior Behavior Analyst on designing IEP goals that are functional and applicable for students


· Participates in individual child meetings, intake, IEP, transition planning, etc.


· Instills company culture and motivates staff to conduct their job duties according to the company’s core values


· Conducts performance feedback and reviews


· Accountable for enrollment targets and all other areas of performance indicators


· Ensures our high quality of educational services and high customer (parents and students) satisfaction


· Assist HR in Hiring instructional staff


· Establishes and maintains public relations with the school district, contract representatives, community, all referral sources, and parents.


· Attends PR/marketing events on a rotation schedule to represent the school and promotes the school image and services. It may involve weekends on occasions.


· Conducts monthly quality assurance check


· Ensures a high standard of facility appearance.


· Provides training and supports the professional growth of our instructional team


· Coordinates Parent training seminars for the community with the Behavior Consulting Team.


· Collaborates with other departments to achieve company vision and goals


· Collects data and provides reports for the company to track key indicators


· Achieve accreditation for the school


· Other duties as assigned to achieve company and department vision and goals.


Skills and Qualifications:


Excellent oral and written communication skills
Passionate about helping children and families
Commitment to providing high standards of care
Desire to continually improve processes and elevate the standard of care
Solution Focused
Strong work ethics and integrity
Excellent computer skills. Programs such as Microsoft word, excel, outlook, Teams, etc.

Education, Licensure, and Experience Requirements:


Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
Licensed as a Special Education Teacher in the State of South Dakota

· A minimum of three to five years of administrative or management experience in the education or behavioral health field


· Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance


· Authorized to work in the United States of America


\*\*Contingent upon licensure in good standing and ability to pass state and federal background check.


Job Type: Full-time


Benefits:


401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance

Schedule:


8 hour shift
Day shift
No nights

Supplemental pay types:


Bonus pay
Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:


Aberdeen, SD 57401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):


What sparks your interest about this role?

Education:


Bachelor's (Required)

Language:


Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:


Special Education Certification/License (Required)

Work Location: One location