Salary: $67,000
Position Overview: This position is responsible for supervising academic staff and providing direction, coordination and implementation of strategies and oversees the results of the academic program by performing the following duties:
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains Academic Improvement Plans.
- Administers pre/post testing; provides academic counseling; reports student progress
- Conducts academic workshops for staff.
- Administers FSA testing and other state regulated testing; provide training to staff.
- Assesses and approves required testing instruments i.e. STAR, OWLS, etc.
- Trains volunteers and coordinates thier talents into program
- Participates in parent conferences as needed; attends and leads care review meetings.
- Ensures that all disclosures of abuse and neglect are reported.
- Ensures outcome measure compliance for the girls.
- Attends field trips and other extracurricular activities as required.
- Communicates with staff concerning girls and their needs; communicate daily announcements.
- Communicates with parents/guardians regarding girls' social and academic progress and disciplinary issues.
- Conducts conflict resolution as needed.
- Monitors student data via Student Information Management System.
- Promotes Pace within the community, conferences and public speaking events.
- Creates partnerships to maximize monetary potential by incorporating volunteers, donations, etc.
- Networks with community resources to obtain quality services; acts as liasion with school board.
- Monitors classroom and extracurricular activities to ensure standards are met.
- Reviews staff plans for quality and compliance with Sunshine State standards.
- Develops master student schedules, teacher class rosters, transportation schedules, and bell schedules.
- Oversees the implementation of the strength Based Behavior Management System.
- Co-authors student handbook, facility schedule, and strategic plan; manages existing resources to minimize cost.
- Recommends candidates for hire, trains, develops, and evaluates staff.
- Conducts new employee orientation; plans and conducts formal and informal supervision.
- Establishes a substitue teacher pool when needed.
- Teaches class as required.
- Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with agency policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university. Major in Education or a related field.
- Certified teacher in grades 6th-12th in the state of Florida.
- Minimum two years of ESE experience and certification required
- Minimum two years related experience in education field.
- Basic computer skills.
- Current Florida driver’s license.
Preferred
- Experience in an at-risk environment.
- Experience in administration and supervision.
This position requires a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to Chapters 435, 984, 985 and 943, Florida Statutes, and the Department of Juvenile Justice policy and procedures. Additional information is available through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university; Major in Education or a related field
- Certified teacher in grades 6th-12th in the state of Florida
- Minimum two years of ESE experience and certification
- Minimum two years related experience in education field
- Basic computer skills
- Current Florida driver's license
What We Do
Pace Center for Girls provides year-round safe and supportive academic and counseling programs to help girls understand their past and prepare for their future. Pace’s team of counselors and educators provide middle and high school academic services, counseling, life-skills training, career preparation and more, developing individualized approaches based on each girl’s unique strengths, life experiences and needs at no cost. Pace is a supportive community for girls to build healthy relationships, plan for their future and overcome trauma. Girls face challenges in public schools, the juvenile justice system and in accessing mental health care. For girls who require additional support or have experienced trauma, finding the best path forward in these systems can be overwhelming. Pace believes All girls, regardless of their story, deserve support on the road to becoming strong, compassionate and successful women. and when properly supported, all girls have the power to achieve their own vision of success, which leads to positive outcomes for themselves, their families and communities.
