DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION - PRIVATE SCHOOL

*DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION - PRIVATE SCHOOL* Natchez Trace Youth Academy, a Universal Health Services, Inc.
company, provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and academic excellence to adolescent males aged 10-17.
Our facility is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF),which recognizes a commitment to measuring quality and standards of care.
Natchez Trace Youth Academy is a highly-structured 115-bed cognitive behavioral program.
Our diverse team works together to facilitate the changes that become an investment in the future of each young man's life and his family's life.
We are located in the beautiful hills of Tennessee between two magnificent rivers, just 15 miles south of Waverly, Tennessee.
Our spacious grounds occupy over 120 acres and include athletic fields, and alpine tower.
Natchez Trace Youth Academy is seeking a dynamic and talented *DIrector of Education *to oversee the full-range of educational needs of our facility.
We are a year-round accredited private school.
We look for caring, energetic people who take pride in the quality of instruction and dedication in their work.
*SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:* * Act as lead school administrator overseeing all areas of operation, management, and supervision for assigned program(s).
* Maintain a positive and professional demeanor, communicate effectively, and interface with multi-disciplinary team, parents, caregivers, social services, district personnel, regulatory bodies, and other outside support agencies.
Demonstrate and ensure adherence to school mission, vision, values, and four cornerstones.
* Provide support and supervision to staff through role modeling, direct observation, supervision groups, and individual supervision.
* Attend IEP meetings to contribute feedback pertaining to school program and reason(s) for placement.
(When relevant/as needed create IEP’s to assist in caseload management).
* Coordinate with Clinical Director of Schools, school counselor and behavior manager, crisis management and any necessary evaluations with NTYA admissions department as well as interface with outside support agencies.
* Monitor, assess, and report on academic rigor/quality via monthly UHS Academic Accountability standards and School Improvement Plan.
* Demonstrates knowledge of customer service and the ability to form and maintain relationships with school districts (referral sources) through ongoing communication, marketing endeavors, IEP meetings and direct contact.
* Provide administrative assistance in all areas to central office administrative team and NTYA administrators *Benefit Highlights:* * Challenging and rewarding work environment * Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off and extended illness plan * Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans * 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan * SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program * Educational reimbursement opportunities * "Perks at Work" employee discount program * Career development opportunities within UHS and its 350+ subsidiaries! *About Universal Health Services* One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.
(UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.
Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.
4 billion in 2022.
During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.
Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.
S.
states, Washington, D.
C.
, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
www.
uhs.
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If you would like to speak with a representative directly, please contact Vivian Rishton, HR Director, 931-888-0036 or via email, vivian.
rishton@uhsinc.
com.
*Education:* * Master’s degree in Education or counseling with certification/license required.
* A valid TN Principal certification preferred.
* Must have a minimum of five years prior teaching/counseling experience with students exhibiting emotional and behavioral challenges, preferably in a Special Education or school setting.
* Prior supervisory experience preferred.
*EEO Statement* All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
*Notice* At UHS and all its subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.
We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience.
During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.
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Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.
00 - $100,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift Ability to Relocate: * Waverly, TN 37185: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person