Director of Education

Are you the Director of Education we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others while leading a dynamic team of teachers by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our youth!

Centerpoint is a 16-bed Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP) for emotionally disturbed adolescent males. The primary mission of Centerpoint is the treatment and rehabilitation of adolescent males with mental illness and challenging behaviors. Centerpoint provides a secure, clinically intensive residential program that enhances growth and coping skills.

The program’s ultimate goal is to enable each resident to attain optimal psychological and social growth; to transition to a less restrictive setting and eventually into the greater community.

The pay range for this position is $72,000 to $97,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications.

This range may be modified in the future.

• YOU will be able to oversee Centerpoint’s education department in hiring, supervising, team-teaching as part of supervision, evaluation and training, unit planning, curriculum planning, technology integration, IEP development, development and oversight of related systems to support these tasks.

• YOU will be able to work in tandem with Centerpoint’s Clinical, Nursing, Residential Department and Administrative team to provide a shared vision of supportive and enriching programmatic services and to maintain positive relationships with outside agencies, families, and other involved parties.

• YOU will be able to provide leadership as a meeting chair, public school liaison, and among others.

• Qualified candidates will have a Special Education Administrator certification or all of the following:

• At least 1 years of experience as a supervisor and administrator.

• At least 5 years of experience working in special education with young adults with emotional disabilities.

• Experience working with youth in an alternative school setting or treatment program is preferred but not required.

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and leadership abilities.

• At JRI, you will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to provide the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth.