Director of Education - AMIkids Aspen

• Ensure every youth has an individual learning plan to meet their personal academic growth; includes timely maintenance of files with transcripts, assessments, advisement, progress monitoring etc. and incorporation of resources and maintaining inventory, 

• Establish a master schedule addressing rigorous youth curriculum and individualized needs, 
• Direct the development of curriculum to ensure core course work, academic requirements and GED/HiSet preparations are met for all subjects, e.g., Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Science, Reading,  
• Provide supervisory review of Education programs, planning, and services; review youth evaluation and development plans to ensure services are individualized and meet the needs of the youth; collect and evaluate baseline data and develop academic agenda for the accomplishment of desired outcomes, 
• Ensure implementation of Individual Academic Plans (IAPs); direct the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); encourage the development of creative learning environments and teaching methods to facilitate youth involvement and success, 
• Onboard professional educators and provide constructive feedback, development; and applicable certifications are current,  
• Secure the ESE/SPED services to meet youth’s identified Individual Educational Plan (IEP), 
• Lead and ensure classroom management is aligned with all components of AMIkids Personal Growth Model (PGM), 
• Establish effective Interpersonal skills to encourage positive cooperation in the work place, and increase team success, 
• Manage and document success of established outcomes (e.g. GEDs, grade level progression, industry recognized certifications, credits earned,  
• Ensure youth successfully transitions from AMIkids as reflected in the youth’s transition plan,  
• Support and direct career and technical education classes as applicable, 
• Conduct weekly meetings with instructional Team Members to review and set direction of individual youth needs, 
• Develop internal and external partnerships and maintain professional relationships (e.g., state job services, youth services department, local school systems and service providers in the district); oversee School Improvement Plans and related processes, 
• Serve as liaison for the Program (e.g., school district contract managers); submit required reports and documentation to school district contract managers; act as liaison between AMIkids Home Office, local School Districts, and regulatory agencies, 
• Ensure integrity and fidelity of education components; maintain current knowledge of industry  
• Actively supervise and/or coordinate day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, grounds maintenance and equipment relocation, 
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements, 
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization, 
• Assist with special projects and other duties as needed.   

Minimum Education, Training and Experience 

• Master’s Degree in Education with a focus in Leadership or Curriculum, 

•  Two (2) years of teaching experience, 

•  Two (2) years professional experience working with youth to include supervisory/administrative responsibility, 

•  Must possess and maintain professional Teachers Certification in Math, Science, Social Studies, or English 6-12 as defined by South Carolina's state requirements.

What's in it for you?

As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.