2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR

(Posted: 01/12/2022)

POSITION:  Director of Alternative Education (District-Wide)

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Education Administration and an Administrative Certification at the secondary level is preferred.

Application Submission Procedure – External Candidates 

• To ensure full consideration, please complete our online application.
• Upload letter of interest, resume, three (3) letters of recommendation, a copy of your Missouri certification, and transcripts.
• Applications are accepted only through this process-mailed or emailed application materials will not be considered.
• All documents are required-partial or incomplete application materials will not be considered or reviewed; please make sure that all documents are uploaded appropriately.

Application Submission Procedure – Internal Candidates 

• To ensure full consideration, please “Sign In” as an employee. 
• Click “Staff Website” and then under Quick Links click on “Internal Job Postings,”
• New applicants will create an Internal Profile and click on “Job Listings” and apply for the position.
• If you already have an Internal Profile, click on “Job Listings” and apply for the position.
• All documents are required-partial or incomplete application materials will not be considered or reviewed; please make sure that all documents are uploaded appropriately.

SALARY: Administrative Salary Commensurate with experience

DEADLINE:   January 27, 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  Director-Alternative Education

SUMMARY:  The Director of Alternative Education is charged with supporting the district’s alternative education programs by creating, promoting and improving the efficient operation and integrity of a variety of alternative programs in order to serve a broad range of the district’s highest-risk students.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Student Services/Building Principal

EXAMPLE (S) of WORK PERFORMED:

• Coordinates with appropriate district staff and parents the placement of students into alternative educational programs.
• Ensures that alternative programs operate within the policies and regulations of the district.
• Assists principals, counselors, and teachers of both alternative and traditional sites in developing effective classroom management skills.
• Collaborates with school staff in gathering and utilizing data on a case by case basis, and assists in planning strategies for modifying inappropriate student behavior.
• Identifies and integrates appropriate community social services into the alternative setting.
• Supervises and evaluates the instructional program.
• Conducts discipline hearings and determines services best suited to meet students’ needs.
• Coordinates implementation of discipline hearing outcomes with district staff, outside agencies, and families to meet students’ needs.
• Assists in the preparation of teacher schedules, student schedules, extracurricular activities, etc.
• Supervises student discipline/conduct.
• Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, and works with parents, counselors, social workers and other resources to address attendance concerns.
• Administers school operational policies and procedures.
• Assists and supervises substitute staff.
• Administers safety, security and emergency policies and procedures.
• Helps plan, implement, and monitor staff development and growth activities.
• Serves with parent, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.
• Communicates with parents.
• Pursues professional growth and development through staff development opportunities, postgraduate education, membership and participation in professional organizations and attendance at regional, state and national meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (*)

(*)  When a specific assignment has additional or different ESSENTIAL FUNCTION requirements, the differences will be discussed at the time of assignment.

• Regular attendance is required to provide support to students and staff.
• Requires travel to work sites within a building.
• Meets with students and parents outside the instructional day.
• Reviews and interprets test results and printed reports to obtain information necessary for decision-making, planning and management.
• Prepares and maintains written reports.
• Develops information for written reports and correspondence to officials inside and outside the district.
• Communicates student assignments and behavior problems in writing with others.
• Discusses individual student circumstances with teachers, principals, and parents.
• Conducts individual or group meetings.
• Provides oversight and evaluative supervision of assigned staff.
• Communicates with employees and parents via telephone.
• Communicates student assignments and behavior problems verbally with others.
• Observes and evaluates employee performance.

                                Physical Demands (Strength)

                                -Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or

                                -Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or

                                -Exerts greater than negligible up to 10 pounds constantly.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

                Vocational Preparation: (Experience)

                Minimum 3 years successful teaching experience at the secondary level

                3 years successful building administration experience in an alternative educational setting preferred

                Education Preparation: (Formal and Informal)

                Master’s Degree in Education Administration preferred

                Missouri teaching and administrative certification at the secondary level preferred