Job Description
Location
Name of Facility : Madonna Ability Alliance
Address 7197 Pine St
Omaha, Nebraska
68106-2811
Submitted By
Name : Tabitha Keating
Email : tkeating@madonnaschool.org
Description
Reports to: President
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The Director of Elementary Education is responsible for leading the Inclusive Catholic Education program led by Madonna Ability Alliance in partnership with Holy Name, St. Pius/Leo, and St. Robert Bellarmine schools. The Director develops, executes, and adapts a comprehensive plan to advance Madonna’s Elementary program, including identifying, onboarding, and supporting future partner schools. The Director builds a best practice framework of inclusion, including professional development and coaching for partner school staff; establishes and upholds all policies and procedures; and recruits, hires, develops, and supervises caring and professional instructional coaches who expertly help partner schools execute inclusive best practice. The Director manages all program administration and resources, including but not limited to learning resources, professional development resources, data resources, related services contracts, and community resources.
The Director of Elementary partners closely with Madonna’s President to ensure the Elementary program is perfectly aligned with Madonna’s mission, vision, and brand; works collaboratively with internal peers to build a positive and highly engaged culture that reflects Madonna’s values; and builds strong relationships with partner schools, related services providers, community organizations, volunteers, and donors/supporters who work tirelessly to serve individuals with diverse abilities and their families.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Embrace the mission of Madonna Ability Alliance and the Catholic-Christian values it is founded on.
Exhibit a passion for serving youth and adults with diverse abilities.
Exhibit excellence in professional collaboration, building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, creating a culture of professional respect, and managing conflicts directly and deftly.
Exhibit significant knowledge of and experience executing professional development and coaching for school staff – administration, faculty, and support staff.
Exhibit a mastery of inclusive best practices, including but not limited to Universal Design, High Leveraged Practices in Special Education, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports, Response to Intervention, Adaptive Resources & Technologies.
Exhibit the ability to take direction while also independently executing principal duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Be a self-starter, exhibiting eagerness to learn new skills and take on tasks at any level to achieve program goals.
Exhibit strong strategic skills including the ability to set and achieve short-term, mid-term and long-term goals.
Exhibit strong tactical skills including: Be organized and goal-driven, exhibiting follow-through on tasks and achieving goals.
Exhibit attention to detail with strong interpersonal/communication skills.
Exhibit excellence in managing multiple projects at the same time, including the ability to prioritize and meet hard deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Proficient in EdMod IEP management software or similar program.
Education and Experience Advanced degree in Special Education with professional certifications/endorsements.
10 years minimum experience serving students with IDD and Autism in a school or related setting, including management/leadership experience.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Work at office,