The Hope Centers is a premier provider of educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs. We are a model for excellence, a safe haven for students, and an outspoken advocate for those who need our support. Our committed and talented staff exude our core values of compassion, integrity, innovation, perseverance, and teamwork. Using a multidisciplinary approach of best practices, individual success will be celebrated and students’ lives will be improved.
WE WILL ALWAYS BE A SOURCE OF HOPE
WHO YOU ARE
You are a determined and enthusiastic Education professional who will act as the Director, communicating and building relationships with families, supervising a team of education professionals, and assisting employees in succeeding in their roles.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Academy Performance - Assist in the planning and implementation of goal setting by integrating current education and special education best practices
Compliance - Ensure services are in compliance with professional standards as well as state and federal regulatory requirements
Supervision - Supervise, manage, and evaluate education staff at all Hope Academy locations, conducting monthly check-in visits to ensure student progress and compliance
External Communication - Communicate effectively and regularly with faculty, staff, parents and students and document in accordance with Hope’s policies and procedures
Other responsibilities as assigned.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, or other related degree field (Required)
Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, or other related degree field (Preferred)
Pennsylvania Special Education Training certification
Supervisory experience in a school setting
Experience working with individuals with developmental delays
Clearances & Training Required
Act 33 PA Child Abuse History Clearance
Act 34 PA State Criminal History Clearance
Act 114 FBI Clearance issued by the Dept of Education
Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
Act 168 from Previous Employers where you came into contact with children
State License of Practice and/or Certification
CPR/First Aid
TB/Physical
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Pay Rate
Health Insurance - With employer contribution
Dental and Vision Insurance - 100% by employer paid
Paid Time Off
Retirement Investment Savings Plan
Professional Development Opportunities
Discount Market
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy
The Hope Center is committed to maintaining fair and equitable employment practices in compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements. All employment policies, procedures, and practices shall be designed to ensure equal opportunity, prohibit discrimination and retaliation, and promote an inclusive workplace.
Policy Statement
The Hope Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. Employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, consistent with all applicable nondiscrimination laws.
Protected Characteristics
No person shall be discriminated against, harassed, or retaliated against on the basis of:
Race (including hair type, hair texture, or hair style)
Color
Religious creed (including observance, practice and belief)
Disability (physical, intellectual, developmental, or mental health)
Ancestry or national origin
Age (40 and over)
Sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation
Genetic information
Veteran or military status
Familial or martial status
Or any other characteristic protected under applicable law
Scope of Policy
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to:
Recruitment, hiring, and job advertisements
Assignments, classifications, and promotions
Compensation, benefits, and training
Transfers, discipline, and termination
Discipline and termination
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, unless doing so would cause undue hardship
Protection for retaliation for good-faith reports or participation in investigations
Enforcement & Reporting
Managers, supervisors, and employees share responsibility for upholding this policy. Any person who believes that have been subject to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should report the matter through established grievance or HR reporting process. The Hope Center shall investigate promptly and take appropriate corrective action. No individual will be retaliated against for making a good-faith complaint or participating in an investigation.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field
- Master's degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field
- Pennsylvania Special Education Training certification
- Supervisory experience in a school setting
- Experience working with individuals with developmental delays
- Act 33 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- Act 34 Pennsylvania State Criminal History Clearance
- Act 114 FBI Clearance issued by the Department of Education
- Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
- Act 168 clearance from previous employers involving contact with children
- State license of practice and/or certification
- CPR and First Aid certification
- TB test and physical examination
What We Do
The Hope Learning Center is a pediatric therapy center offering evaluation and treatment services for children with developmental disorders. Our multi-disciplinary team consists of psychologists, behavior analysts, educators, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. Our therapists integrate different modalities and approaches to ensure that each child has an effective therapeutic session. To request more information about joining our team, please email: [email protected] Parents are also valuable team members and we encourage them to observe their child's therapy sessions. At the conclusion of each therapy session, therapists will review the session with the parents to ensure generalization to the home and the community settings.
