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Director of Special Education

Yeshiva University
Date Posted: 09/18/2019
Location: New York, New York
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Description:

The Director of Special Education will launch and lead a new special education program at Yeshiva University. The Director is responsible for leading recruitment efforts, managing marketing campaigns, hiring faculty, managing adjunct faculty, creating course schedules, dealing with student issues, and in general overseeing the growth and health of this new program. We are looking for an energetic Director of Special Education who has both capacity and vision as we launch a new program. We will be offering two masters degrees—one in early children and one in childhood. The Director of Programs in Special Education requires a full-time position serving on a 12-month contract.

Responsibilities:

  • Set and maintain course schedules based on need
  • Review the courses required for completion of the program
  • Review and adapt the existing course policies of YU to support Special education students
  • Advise students about the courses and pre-requisites required for each course
  • Teach, coordinate and schedule courses
  • Plan new initiatives such as workshops, and special events
  • Recruit and supervise adjunct faculty, professors and instructors who will teach the necessary courses
  • Recruit and supervise student teaching supervisors and mentors
  • Stay current with the legal requirements governing Special Education
  • Lead student recruitment, student admissions, and marketing efforts
  • Employ good problem solving skills relative to daily problems and snags
  • Evaluate existing programs for placement of student teachers and field experiences 
  • Develop liaison relationships with undergraduate schools for recruitment and 3+2 options
  • Coordinate field placements, develop partnerships with schools and facilities for children with special needs
  • Develop grants, and assure that the placements for student teaching are appropriate and have the best practices in place
  • Oversee teaching certification requirements including the implementation of the ED TPA standards and procedures
  • Oversee the accreditation requirements and is able to submit the report

Qualifications:

  • Must have an Ed.D or a Ph.D and Special Education Certification
  • Experience should include teaching, in both Higher education and on early childhood / elementary school levels. Director should have extensive knowledge in these areas.
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Exceptional management skills
  • Ability to manage details and understand the “big picture” of program launch
  • Capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced, high pressure office
  • Capacity to triage demands in order of priority
  • Capacity to generate professional and courteous correspondence in a timely fashion
  • Capacity to learn new skills as required to complete the job
  • Knowledge of Excel, Word
  • Knowledge of social media and what information should be put on a micro web site
  • Capacity to remain calm under pressure and complete tasks quickly
  • Capacity to navigate complex university systems to positive effect
  • Capacity to be courteous and an efficient problem solver
  • Ability to manage a budget

Application Instructions:

Please use the link below to apply for this position. 

https://careers.pageuppeople.com/876/cw/en-us/job/493623/director-of-special-education/

Additional Information:

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more. 

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve.  We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.


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