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Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc* Assistant Director of Education in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
We would love to have you consider joining Hillcrest Educational Center as a member of one of our teams. We are a premier human service organization with more than 38 years of experience improving the quality of life for special needs youth through education, clinical, and residential services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Assist the Education Director in managing educational services and supervising education staff at all Hillcrest sites. 2. Assist the Director with all compliance activity as required. 3. Establish efficient classroom structures and programming and provide coaching and support to teachers as required. 4. Determine, define, and deliver professional development including waivers, licensure and continued development. 5. Support and determine standardized and alternate curriculum as well as state assessments at all campuses. Educational Requirements: Master?s Degree in Education required and successful completion of the MTEL?s. Experience: Knowledge of State regulation in learning standards, demonstration of pedagogical excellence and supervisory and or coaching experience. Licenses or Certification: Special Education certification in teaching or administration. BENEFITS BEYOND THE ORDINARY: - HEALTH INSURANCE through Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA - TUITION ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT to support you earning a college degree. We reimburse up to \$425 per credit hour. Whoa! - That\'s up to \$1275 per 3 credit course! - STUDENT LOAN PAY DOWN PROGRAM to reduce your college loan debt - EMPLOYER PAID LIFE INSURANCE - EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM to support you through stressful times in life - Hillcrest has it\'s own dental office where you can make payment through payroll deduction if needed - 403B RETIREMENT PLAN to help you save for your financial future - CHILD CARE REIMBURSEMENT paid quarterly to you (up to \$2400 paid annually/\$600 per quarter) - Two weeks of orientation training will support you in your new role Why work with Hillcrest? You will have the opportunity to: - Challenge yourself professionally while contributing to the education of youth facing mental health/behavioral challenges - Lend your expertise and collaborate with highly skilled professionals - Empathize with traumatized youth needing support - Join a dedicated organization leading the field in residential treatment - TRANSFORM LIVES OF THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND!! Salary Range: \$71,000-\$83,000 a year* * We offer enhanced compensation for individuals with experience working with youth with autism in academic settings, particularly those holding credentials in the application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).