KVC Academy Kansas City
Location: Lee's Summit Campus
Salary: Starting at $65,000 annually and is determined based on education and years of experience.
Job Summary
The Director of Special Education is responsible for all Special Education School Treatment Services provided at KVC Academy. This position provides the guidance, planning, direction and monitoring to ensure achievement of targeted goals and outcomes, including full enrollment per budget capacity; compliance with DESE and TJC standards, program contracts, and Agency procedures, standards, and policies.
Education & Experience- Master’s degree in Special Education or related field.
- Five (5) years’ experience with BD/SED students and school administration
- Provides leadership, program development and execution of all Special Education – School Treatment Services
- Ensures compliance with regulations, program contracts and grants, state regulations, licensing requirements and other accrediting entities.
- Accountable for managing and maintaining program census/enrollment at budgeted capacities.
- Monitors program outcomes, including IEPs and students’ academic performance and behavioral assessments, quality assurance and improvement strategies.
- Provides direction to all special education staff including the associate school directors, teachers, teachers aids and therapists.
- Coordinates with Director of Residential Services and Director of Social Services on students’ performance for students residing on the campus.
- Completes assigned community contacts and develops positive working relationships with key referring community agencies for marketing and referrals.
- Participates in leadership team, designated work groups to achieve strategic and annual goals, improve quality and strengthen staff core competencies across all regions.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
Enjoy a generous amount of leave to support your work-life balance.
- Paid Parental Leave
Receive financial support during parental leave to help you spend quality time with your new family member.
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Comprehensive insurance coverage to keep you and your family healthy and protected.
- 403(b) with Company Match
Retirement savings plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future.
- Tuition Reimbursement
Financial assistance for continuing education and professional development.
- Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement
Support for obtaining and renewing professional licenses and certifications.
- Employee Assistance Program
Confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and resources.
- Wellness Benefits
Access to health screenings and mental health support to promote overall well-being.
Why KVC?
KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).
At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Special Education or a related field
- Five years of experience with BD/SED students and school administration
What We Do
At KVC Health Systems, our 2,800 caring team members work every day to strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help both children and adults achieve mental wellness. We all need connection! And at KVC, our employees are our greatest asset and strength, helping the people we serve experience the power of connection to themselves, their family and friends, and to professionals who can help them thrive. We're working toward a bold vision: a world in which every person is SAFE and CONNECTED to a strong family and a healthy community. No more child abuse and neglect. No more untreated mental illness or addiction. Parents no longer pass down the cycles of violence, substance use or trauma that they experienced as children. Instead, families have the skills and supportive connections they need to thrive. Every individual has unlimited possibilities and can reach their full potential. This is why the KVC team comes to work every day, providing family strengthening services, mental and behavioral healthcare, foster care, adoption and inpatient children’s mental health treatment. People are facing serious challenges, and community needs are greater than ever. Will you join us? Since 1970, KVC has grown from a single home for at-risk children to a national organization serving over 80,000 children and families each year in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky and West Virginia. KVC also provides training and consultation around the world. We're a family of private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations committed to enriching and enhancing the lives of children and families. Learn more at www.kvc.org.
