Director of Therapeutic Programs

Salary:
See Position Description

Location :
ESD 11- Vancouver, WA

Job Type:
Full-Time

Job Number:

Department:
ESA & SPECIALIZED SERVICES

Opening Date:

05/10/2024

Closing Date:
Continuous

Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities.

We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington, and other areas of the state.

For more information review the NEOGOV and For any questions, contact
General Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director of Specialized Student Services, the Director of Therapeutic Programs provides senior leadership support to ESD 112 Therapeutic Programs including Quest Academy, Curae Center, Gorge Academy, Spero Center and a Developmental Therapeutic Program opening Fall 2024.

The Director provides system wide leadership and is responsible for system wide program development & implementation.

Salary:
The full salary range for this position is $130, $158, Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Assignment:
This position is full time, year round (260 days).

This position is open until filled with applications submitted by May 22, 2024 receiving first consideration.

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:
Facilitate and lead Therapeutic Program strategic planning and oversee implementation of effective services by Therapeutic Program center directors.

Design and implement, in collaboration with program directors, systems wide initiatives and programming.

Perform personnel administrative functions, including making recommendations for hiring, counseling, training,supervising, evaluating providing professional development opportunities, for the purpose of maintaining necessary productivity of staff, and ensuring necessary department objectives are achieved.

Support the development of, and implement, the business plan that supports the sustainability and growth of Therapeutic Programs. Collaborate with program directors on the development of program budgets.

Develop long and short-range plans for the purpose of ensuring organizational and compliance objectives areachieved in the most efficient and timely manner.

Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with school districts, families, community agencies; and local,state and federal government entities.

Work with the ESD System, School Improvement staff and school districts to design and implement Therapeutic Program plans that support school and district improvement plans.

Design and deliver professional development to support the training and growth of Therapeutic Program staff.

Assist Therapeutic Program center directors with the development and implementation of behavioral health services and curriculum that are most suitable for Therapeutic Program centers, and with the interpretation and implementation of ESD 112, state and federal special education laws, regulations, and policies that govern students with disabilities.

Develop and maintain data collection systems that support student success and comply with state and federalreporting requirements.

Collaborate and partner with Teaching & Learning leadership to create region-wide professional development programs that build capacity of teachers and leaders to implement inclusive practices for students with significant needs and to make decisions based on research and best practice in special education, mental health services, student support teams and related services.

Other Functions:
Participate in Teaching & Learning division leadership meetings.

Serve on ESD 112 committees, task forces, and ad hoc groups. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in a mental health, psychological, educational or social science field.

Five years of leadership experience as an administrator of a special education or therapeutic behavioral health program (public or private).

Experience supervising employees. Experience designing strategies and services for children/adolescents with mental and behavioral needs. Experience delivering professional development to staff and partners. Experience developing and maintaining positive relationships with partner organization leadership and staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience serving as a liaison with state and federal education agencies, professional organizations, school districts and/or institutions of higher education.

Experience delivering presentations to large and small groups. Experience working in an educational service district. Experience developing program policies and procedures. Experience working in educational settings as a Special Education Administrator. Licensures/certification as a therapist, BCBA, or similar mental/behavioral health professional.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Travel throughout the ESD 112 service region. Occasional overnight travel. Extended or flexible hours as needed.

Employment Requirements - ESD job offer is contingent upon satisfying the following:

Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.

Educational Service District 112 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families. Full-Time

or

Part-Time

positions working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more

Part-time

positions working less than 20 hours per week or

Temporary

positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.

For details please visit:
for a summary of the Benefits of Employment.

01

Do you hold a Master's degree in a mental health, psychological, educational or social science field?

Yes
No

02

Do you have five years of leadership experience as an administrator of a special education or therapeutic behavioral health program (public or private)?

Yes
No

03

Do you have experience supervising employees?

Yes
No

04

Do you have experience designing strategies and services for children/adolescents with mental and behavioral needs?

Yes
No

05

Do you have experience delivering professional development to staff and partners?

Yes
No

06

Do you have experience developing and maintaining positive relationships with partner organization leadership and staff?

Yes
No

07

Have you ever been convicted of any crime?

Please answer
YESor NO.

Note:

For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred.

You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes.

08

If you answered
YESto the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A):
a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant;
b. The name and address of the arresting agency;
c. The date of the arrest;
d. The final disposition, if any;
e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court;
f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and
g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process.

09

Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country?

Please answer
YESor NO.

If YES, please provide an explanation.

10

Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges?

Please answer
YESor NO.

If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation.

11

Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

Yes
No

12

Is it true that you have

NEVER BEEN

convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.

05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW , Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?

Yes, I have never been convicted
No, I have been convicted

13

APPLICANT DECLARATION:
Selecting

YES

authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment.

This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.

Selecting

YES

indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use.

This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows:

The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.

Selecting

YES

certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application.

If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer.

You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.

Selecting

YES
indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.

Yes
No

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