Director of Nonpublic Schools and Services
Palo Alto, CA Palo Alto, CA Full-time Full-time $160,000 - $180,000 a year $160,000 - $180,000 a year 9 days ago 9 days ago 9 days ago At Children's Health Council (CHC), we believe in the promise and potential of every child, teen, and young adult.
Our mission is to transform young lives by providing culturally responsive best-in-class learning and mental health services to families from diverse backgrounds regardless of language, location, or ability to pay.
We specialize in ADHD, Learning Differences, Anxiety & Depression, and Autism.
Our strategic priorities include:
being people first and empowering our workforce, creating systems built on equity, access, and inclusion, elevating technology, and strengthening our community partnerships Could this be you? Do you like to work in an environment where we live our mission? Do you value celebrating our differences and learning from them? Are you passionate about the work you do? Do you value collaboration? Are you looking to be empowered as a professional to help us grow as an organizational community? Are you a skilled cross-cultural communicator, helping cultivate a place of acceptance? Do you value cross-cultural competence and communication with individuals, teams, and systems within our organization? If you can answer yes to these questions, this job could be for you! The Director of Nonpublic Schools and Services will oversee see nonpublic school operations for CHC, ensuring quality school support and services, and our schools being in full compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
CHC currently operates two state-certified nonpublic schools (The Esther B Clark Schools) and seeks to expand those services to our local district partners.
An employee in this role will lead and maintain bottom-line responsibility for the prudent daily operation of the school program, developing and maintaining school programs, ensuring that quality care is provided to the students, and overseeing the financial operations of the school.
The Director of Nonpublic Schools and Services will hire and assess the performance of professionals across multiple disciplines, including school site Directors.
Especially important is the individual's ability to preserve and perpetuate positive & productive interdisciplinary team functioning so that service delivery to all students addresses the issues that have necessitated placement at this Non-Public school.
The Director of Nonpublic Schools and Services will oversee the execution of the daily operation, to ensure that students are being effectively supported, staff are performing their roles appropriately, and that each campus is compliant with all federal, state, and SELPA mandates.
Regardless of the primary disciplinary background, the Director of Nonpublic Schools and Services must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of a wide array of educational, clinical, behavioral, and psychiatric issues and the principles of best practice interventions.
The Director of Nonpublic Schools and Services will ensure that the annual California State accreditation report to the California Department of Education maintains the highest marks during evaluation.
The Director of Nonpublic Schools and Services will foster and develop partnerships with the local districts and SELPAs that students belong to.
Finally, the Director of Nonpublic Schools and Services will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring a complex budget, and will explore opportunities to deepen or extend our work with and within our district partners
Responsibilities:
Lead CHC's nonpublic schools and services guided by the mission and values within CHC.
This includes hiring, training, and supervising school Site Directors, ensuring a system of ongoing improvement, the implementation of quality, evidence-based services, and our full compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Cultivate and develop local district, SELPA and state-wide Ensure full state certification and adhere to all state certification cycle requirements Oversee the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff so as to ensure continued interdisciplinary staff collaboration and responsible execution of professional duties across education, mental health, and behavioral disciplines.
Monitor and engage in the enrollment process.
This includes the intake/admission process as well as the transition process of all students designated for placement at a nonpublic school or determined ready for return to a less restrictive Maintain census to meet budget requirements.
Ensure all necessary policies and procedures to be compliant with state and SELPA regulations have been developed and effectively implemented.
Work collaboratively with Site Directors to ensure compliance with Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
Monitor transportation and the performance of other outside contractors to ensure their caliber and quality of service is representative of the level expected.
Work collaboratively across CHC with other divisions and program Partner with parents and staff to ensure academic success for all Demonstrate devotion to building and nurturing positive student, family, and district relationship Support site leadership and teams to effectively identify and address areas of needed program expansion/modification to effectively create learning and growth in the students we serve.
Provide leadership for site leadership, including school Site Directors and Operations This includes ongoing training, support, and supervision focused on enhancing the learning and growth of our students Develop an annual budget in partnership with the Finance Monitor and report on progress on delivering the budget, including making recommended adjustments as appropriate within a fiscal year.
Lead and supervise the school Operation Teams, Site Directors, and Managers in their respective disciplines.
Oversee that records on the materials, supplies, and equipment purchases necessary to carry out the daily school routine are kept.
Perform other related duties as required and
Qualifications:
A.
or M.
Ed.
degree and school administration and/or related direct school experience preferred.
At least 5 years of experience post-degree in a senior administrative position in a special education setting preferred.
Significant experience in interdisciplinary settings delivering services to children and families with behavioral and developmental challenges.
Significant experience in special education school setting with students with learning/behavioral challenges preferred.
Strong leadership abilities and demonstrated management skills Ability to lead in a complex interdisciplinary team Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues of other disciplines at a senior management level within the organization.
Ability to develop inexperienced managers through the use of effective mentoring and coaching skills.
Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization (i.
e.
, with peers, subordinates, board, donors, etc.
) and to communicate with outside organizations (i.
e.
, with school district employees and parents of students).
Fundraising experience desirable Competitive
Benefits:
We value our employees' time and efforts.
Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and an attractive and extensive benefits package for employees working at least.
75 FTE or greater, including:
Medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Training and development Educational reimbursement Adoption assistance Life and personal accident insurance Short and long-term disability coverage Free continuing education classes offered on-site Paid sick leave Paid vacation 14-16 paid holidays each year Employees who work for a non-profit may qualify for loan forgiveness under PSLF Licensed mental health providers may be eligible for California loan repayment programs We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company.
We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
Salary Range:
$160,000 to $180,000 The starting base pay for this position is as shown above.
The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, and market demand.
This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Our mission is to transform young lives by providing culturally responsive best-in-class learning and mental health services to families from diverse backgrounds regardless of language, location, or ability to pay.
We specialize in ADHD, Learning Differences, Anxiety & Depression, and Autism.
Our strategic priorities include:
being people first and empowering our workforce, creating systems built on equity, access, and inclusion, elevating technology, and strengthening our community partnerships Could this be you? Do you like to work in an environment where we live our mission? Do you value celebrating our differences and learning from them? Are you passionate about the work you do? Do you value collaboration? Are you looking to be empowered as a professional to help us grow as an organizational community? Are you a skilled cross-cultural communicator, helping cultivate a place of acceptance? Do you value cross-cultural competence and communication with individuals, teams, and systems within our organization? If you can answer yes to these questions, this job could be for you! The Director of Nonpublic Schools and Services will oversee see nonpublic school operations for CHC, ensuring quality school support and services, and our schools being in full compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
CHC currently operates two state-certified nonpublic schools (The Esther B Clark Schools) and seeks to expand those services to our local district partners.
An employee in this role will lead and maintain bottom-line responsibility for the prudent daily operation of the school program, developing and maintaining school programs, ensuring that quality care is provided to the students, and overseeing the financial operations of the school.
The Director of Nonpublic Schools and Services will hire and assess the performance of professionals across multiple disciplines, including school site Directors.
Especially important is the individual's ability to preserve and perpetuate positive & productive interdisciplinary team functioning so that service delivery to all students addresses the issues that have necessitated placement at this Non-Public school.
The Director of Nonpublic Schools and Services will oversee the execution of the daily operation, to ensure that students are being effectively supported, staff are performing their roles appropriately, and that each campus is compliant with all federal, state, and SELPA mandates.
Regardless of the primary disciplinary background, the Director of Nonpublic Schools and Services must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of a wide array of educational, clinical, behavioral, and psychiatric issues and the principles of best practice interventions.
The Director of Nonpublic Schools and Services will ensure that the annual California State accreditation report to the California Department of Education maintains the highest marks during evaluation.
The Director of Nonpublic Schools and Services will foster and develop partnerships with the local districts and SELPAs that students belong to.
Finally, the Director of Nonpublic Schools and Services will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring a complex budget, and will explore opportunities to deepen or extend our work with and within our district partners
Responsibilities:
Lead CHC's nonpublic schools and services guided by the mission and values within CHC.
This includes hiring, training, and supervising school Site Directors, ensuring a system of ongoing improvement, the implementation of quality, evidence-based services, and our full compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Cultivate and develop local district, SELPA and state-wide Ensure full state certification and adhere to all state certification cycle requirements Oversee the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff so as to ensure continued interdisciplinary staff collaboration and responsible execution of professional duties across education, mental health, and behavioral disciplines.
Monitor and engage in the enrollment process.
This includes the intake/admission process as well as the transition process of all students designated for placement at a nonpublic school or determined ready for return to a less restrictive Maintain census to meet budget requirements.
Ensure all necessary policies and procedures to be compliant with state and SELPA regulations have been developed and effectively implemented.
Work collaboratively with Site Directors to ensure compliance with Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
Monitor transportation and the performance of other outside contractors to ensure their caliber and quality of service is representative of the level expected.
Work collaboratively across CHC with other divisions and program Partner with parents and staff to ensure academic success for all Demonstrate devotion to building and nurturing positive student, family, and district relationship Support site leadership and teams to effectively identify and address areas of needed program expansion/modification to effectively create learning and growth in the students we serve.
Provide leadership for site leadership, including school Site Directors and Operations This includes ongoing training, support, and supervision focused on enhancing the learning and growth of our students Develop an annual budget in partnership with the Finance Monitor and report on progress on delivering the budget, including making recommended adjustments as appropriate within a fiscal year.
Lead and supervise the school Operation Teams, Site Directors, and Managers in their respective disciplines.
Oversee that records on the materials, supplies, and equipment purchases necessary to carry out the daily school routine are kept.
Perform other related duties as required and
Qualifications:
A.
or M.
Ed.
degree and school administration and/or related direct school experience preferred.
At least 5 years of experience post-degree in a senior administrative position in a special education setting preferred.
Significant experience in interdisciplinary settings delivering services to children and families with behavioral and developmental challenges.
Significant experience in special education school setting with students with learning/behavioral challenges preferred.
Strong leadership abilities and demonstrated management skills Ability to lead in a complex interdisciplinary team Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues of other disciplines at a senior management level within the organization.
Ability to develop inexperienced managers through the use of effective mentoring and coaching skills.
Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization (i.
e.
, with peers, subordinates, board, donors, etc.
) and to communicate with outside organizations (i.
e.
, with school district employees and parents of students).
Fundraising experience desirable Competitive
Benefits:
We value our employees' time and efforts.
Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and an attractive and extensive benefits package for employees working at least.
75 FTE or greater, including:
Medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Training and development Educational reimbursement Adoption assistance Life and personal accident insurance Short and long-term disability coverage Free continuing education classes offered on-site Paid sick leave Paid vacation 14-16 paid holidays each year Employees who work for a non-profit may qualify for loan forgiveness under PSLF Licensed mental health providers may be eligible for California loan repayment programs We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company.
We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
Salary Range:
$160,000 to $180,000 The starting base pay for this position is as shown above.
The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, and market demand.
This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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