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Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Director, Alternate Learning Center (ALC)
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time; Exempt
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
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1. Valid Ohio Department of Education Administrative License (K-12)
2. Master’s Degree in administration or special education preferred
3. Special Education Teaching Certificate preferred
4. Minimum of 3 years experience in the field of special education
5. Experience in supervising/evaluating professional staff preferred
CONTRACT: Employment contract is contingent upon availability of funding; contract
days determined by the ESC Governing Board; other terms and
conditions of employment as per the ESC Governing Board policies
and procedures.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience, education, and areas of responsibility
DESCRIPTION: The ALC Director is responsible for the administration, supervision,
coordination and evaluation of all programs, activities and staff at all sites of the
Alternate Learning Center (ALC). The ALC Director provides leadership in the
planning and supervision of the educational program and is responsible for
placement of incoming students according to due process guidelines. The
Director ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and educational
standards and maintains all program records that document compliance. The
Director also facilitates business/community/education partnerships with the
Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West. When appropriate, the Director
prepares grant applications and coordinates grant implementation.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Serves as administrative and instructional leader for all sites of the ALC.
2. Coordinate, assign, supervise, and evaluate all staff involved in the ALC
program.
3. Work with directors of special education, administrators, and other
appropriate personnel involved in the placement of students into the ALC and
in the return of students to their home districts.
4. Collaborate with directors of special education, district and building
administrators, and other school district personnel in the development and
implementation of educational programs for students placed at the ALC.
5. Serve as the liaison between ESC staff and the public school district; serve
as the primary point of contact for school districts in addressing program
concerns; report concerns to the Administrator of Special Education and/or
Superintendent.
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6. Provide technical assistance to teachers and school staff by identifying
resources, strategies and services that will improve the educational and
mental health support program for students
7. Ensures that ALC curriculum is aligned to state standards.
8. Work with staff members to evaluate and improve programs and provide
appropriate professional development.
9. Responsible for coordination, implementation, and evaluation of Continuous
Improvement Plan.
10. Plans and/or conducts in-service training programs for instructional
personnel;
11. Provide consultation and assistance to school personnel to assure continuity
between assessment data and classroom instruction through observation,
discussion, and demonstration teaching.
12. Make classroom visits, review teachers’ lesson plans, and provide
constructive feedback to staff. ,
13. Monitor student academic and behavioral progress and help to identify areas
of student progress and areas in which the student requires additional
interventions.
14. Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline as
necessary according to board policy and according to due process rights of
students.
15. Ensure ALC program is compliant with current state and federal regulations.
16. Facilitate the implementation of due process in accordance with state rules
and regulations
17. Participate in due process hearings as requested; participate in state audits,
reviews, and/or evaluations as requested.
18. Participate in IEP meetings and IAT meetings as necessary
19. Interview and recommend personnel to the Administrator of Special
Education and Superintendent for employment.
20. Maintain a schedule of regular staff meetings for each program area
supervised.
21. Maintain accurate and complete student records; prepare and submit all
required reports.
22. Maintain all program records required by school law, ODE regulations, or the
request of the Superintendent. .
23. Organize, administer, and direct a program of student activities focused on
helping students remaining integrated with other students,
24. Communicate with parents to resolve program concerns and/or discuss
individual parent concerns.
25. Communicate on a regular basis with parents through regular parent
meetings and parent newsletters.
26. Establish an efficient and effective system to communicate with staff at
multiple locations.
27. Collaborate with local universities in the placement of student teachers
and/or student interns.
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28. Collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate services and contracts.
29. Develop and/or facilitate educational partnerships with business and
community organizations.
30. Participate in the development of and/or facilitate research, demonstration
projects and grants.
31. Coordinates implementation of approved grants and collects required
evaluation data.
32. Provide or facilitate professional development activities on a local and
regional basis.
33. Assist the Executive Director and finance office in the preparation of annual
budgets and preparation of annual employee contracts.
34. Assist the finance office in maintaining accurate documentation for EMIS
35. Assist the finance office in maintaining accurate documentation for school
district billing.
36. Identify program needs for supplies, equipment and assistive technology;
recommend approval of purchase orders to the Administrator of Special
Education and Superintendent.
37. Supervises the operations of the buildings, grounds, and other school
property for the health, safety, and well-being of pupils, teachers, and
patrons; requests maintenance services as necessary; reports the need for
major building and equipment repairs to Superintendent.
38. Secure substitute personnel when needed; when necessary and appropriate,
serve as a substitute teacher for staff.
39. Seek opportunities to improve skills and grow professionally; attend all required
meetings and in-services.
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the Operating Standards for Ohio’s Schools Serving Children
with Disabilities, IDEA and H.B. 504
• Knowledge of the IEP process and students due process rights
• Knowledge of FERPA and HIPPA
• Knowledge of Ohio Department of Education Academic Content Standards.
• Knowledge of mental health issues and how they affect student learning
• Knowledge of effective intervention strategies including knowledge of positive
behavior supports
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques
• Knowledge of child development
• Knowledge of current educational issues and best practices
• Knowledge of current testing programs and assessment tools
• Knowledge of community agencies that can support students with disabilities
• Knowledge of problem solving processes and creative thinking skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret assessment data
• Ability to supervise, evaluate and motivate staff
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• Ability to work with teachers and students to demonstrate ways of supporting
students in the regular classroom
• Ability to de-escalate behaviors with students with emotional disabilities.
• Ability to plan and organize an effective program of professional development
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse
groups of students, parents, teachers, school administrators, community
agency representatives and the community at large
• Ability to facilitate collaboration with local school district administrators and
community agencies
• Ability to interpret and follow local, state and federal regulations, policies and
procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate student records, program records
and prepare required reports
• Ability to prepare budget recommendations
• Ability to use technology as both a productivity tool and as a method of
communication; proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office
• Ability to provide program leadership and facilitate innovative program
development
• Ability to work with team to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate program
progress and implement changes
• Skill in effective group and individual counseling, family intervention, crisis
intervention and conflict resolution, development of home/school
collaboration
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk,
or hear, and operate a computer and other technology devices. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds (e.g. notebooks, reports). Specific vision
duties of this job include close vision.
The noise level in the work environment is relatively quiet but may escalate in group or
event settings. The work environment may include exposure to disease and infections.
The employee may be required to deal with students with behavioral risks.
This position may require local travel. This position may also require attendance at
meetings outside of regular work hours (e.g. early morning, evening).
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This position involves stress as a result of the responsibility to ensure that laws,
regulations and procedural rules are followed, the responsibility of dealing with
individual student concerns and maintaining student discipline, and the demands of
maintaining effective communication with other staff members, students and parents.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled
substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment at the ESC.
The employee must complete a satisfactory background check.
The employee shall have a valid driver’s license or available transportation.
The employee’s responsibility is to familiarize him/herself with the ESC Staff
Handbook as well as Board Policy employee expectations.
This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that
these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee. The
employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform duties required by
the employee’s supervisor and/or Superintendent.
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