CORE | Coalition for Residential Education

Job Purpose: To provide couple, individual and family therapy to clients seeking help in resolving intrapersonal and/or interpersonal conflicts and/or situational stresses in their lives.

Regulatory Requirements:
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field with a license as an Independent Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Must complete Mandatory Reporter for Child/Dependent Adult Abuse training within four months of hire date.
• Must successfully complete child/dependent adult abuse and criminal background check, including DHS evaluation (if needed, including documentation of follow-through for any stated employment restrictions); reference check forms (minimum of two); and employment physical, TB test and drug screen prior to contact with clients and as required thereafter.

Language Skills:
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.

Skills:
• The therapist must possess a knowledge of the theories and techniques of therapy. The person must be able to apply these in the clinical setting in the provision of ongoing services to families and individuals. The person must be knowledgeable of growth and development issues specific to children, adolescents, young adults, middle adults and older adult age-groups. The person must be able to communicate clearly in speech and writing to other professionals and to clients.
• Must be capable of learning basic computer/keyboarding skills for the implementation of patient/client information electronic record keeping.
• Must be able to visually observe patient/client needs.
• Possesses the ability to work productively and effectively.
• Ability to utilize email in a courteous and constructive manner.
• Ability to utilize computer system for client scheduling, treatment planning and documentation.

Physical Demands:
• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

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Please complete an application and upload resume on our website.

For more information, contact:
Shannon Hagensten,
Employment Coordinator
Email: Shannon.hagensten@hillcrest-fs.org

The SEED School of Maryland is a new statewide, public, college-preparatory boarding school that opened in August 2008. The School has enrolled 308 sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth-grade boys and girls and will grow to educate and board 400 students in grades six through twelve. The SEED School is an extraordinary educational opportunity for students across the state to receive a tuition-free, college-preparatory, boarding education.

The SEED School of Maryland combines a rigorous and engaging academic curriculum with life skills and enrichment activities to provide students with a thoughtfully balanced learning and living experience. Students and their families commit to a seven-year educational program that offers small class sizes, high quality teaching and learning experiences, mentoring, community service, and extracurricular activities such as sports and arts. The SEED School is centered around its character values: compassion, self-discipline, integrity, respect for oneself and others, responsibility, honesty, and self-determination. The SEED School staff are in partnership with parents, families, and communities to guide and support student success. The School follows a typical academic school year calendar.

The Assistant Principal (AP) reports to the Director of Academics and is responsible for facilitating a culture of constant learning for instructional staff. In partnership with the Director of Academics, the AP will implement a professional development program to guide assigned instructional staff members in becoming master teachers. The AP will provide and secure meaningful and relevant professional development, serve as a model teacher, and further develop systems and protocols to ensure that academic achievement and school culture consistently reflects the values and goals of SEED. In addition, the AP will collaborate with the Academic Team in the evaluation, modification, and development of instructional best practice.

Essential functions and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
1. Advise, support, and evaluate individual teachers to improve instruction through:
a. Consistent classroom observation and feedback
b. Facilitating curriculum planning and evaluate unit and lesson plans
c. Promoting continuous, high-quality assessment as a means for evaluating student achievement
2. Lead staff members to achieve high performance through goal setting and evaluation
3. Collaborate with the Principal to create a comprehensive and evolving professional development program for teachers
4. Manage school-wide academic programming, including course development, academic goal setting, and test scheduling
5. Evaluate school performance data to make holistic and individual recommendations for improving instructional practices
6. Plan and facilitate learning walks to gather data about instruction
7. Create and implement an accountability plan for the implementation of professional development
8. Serve as a key member of the Academic Advisory Team

Expectations
• Commitment to the mission and vision of The SEED School;
• Ability and willingness to be flexible in a growing boarding school;
• Comfort functioning in a fluid environment, and ability to make adjustments both in day-to-day and larger-scale activities based on new information and situations;
• Demonstrated leadership in building and sustaining a professional collaborative culture among faculty;
• Experience and leadership with urban education issues, preferably direct experience with inner city students and families;
• Commitment to excellence, equity, and high expectations for students and faculty;
• Ability to make fair and equitable decisions;
• Ability to work with multiple agendas, tasks, leaders, and professionals in service to the achievement and development of every student;
• Unquestioned integrity; and
• Clear judgment
• Working knowledge of instructional technologies

QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge of student intellectual and social development, in order to advance student growth and achievement;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire enthusiasm and support;
• Excellent communication skills, both one-on-one and in groups;
• Demonstrate a commitment to fairness, equity, and diversity;
• Ability to work with families, caregivers, and community members to best serve the needs of all students; and
• Instructional knowledge and skills grounded in child learning theory and pedagogy.

Experience & Education:
o Master’s degree required in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university;
o Holds or is eligible for an Admin 1 certificate issued by the Maryland State Department of Education;
o At least 4 years of teaching experience, ideally with experience in special education, and a strong record of helping underserved students achieve academic success;
o Significant experience with curriculum development and instructional methodology;
o Past experience leading adults in a school environment;
o Flexibility and willingness to actively participate in school community including, but not limited to: teaching electives and tutoring students, chaperoning overnight school trips, working with parents and families;
o Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills;
o Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork; and
o Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work.

Computer Skills
o Proficient in MS Office Suite; and
o Internet savvy and skilled with technology.

If you are interested in joining The SEED School of Maryland, we would like to hear from you. To be considered, please forward a letter of interest, résumé; and salary history. Packets may be e-mailed, mailed, or faxed to:

• E-mail: Teach@seedschoolmd.org
• Mail: The SEED School of Maryland
Attention: Human Resources – Academics
200 Font Hill Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21223

• Fax: (410) 843-9496

The SEED School of Maryland is committed to the letter and spirit of equality. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in hiring and employment, nor in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and other programs.

Job Title: Dean of Students
Job Level: Student Affairs
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Student Affairs
Manages: None
Date Created: July 3, 2011

Job Purpose:
The Dean of Students reports to the Director of Program and is responsible for working directly with students, faculty, and staff to establish and maintain a culture of positive student behavior and meet all school goals and student achievement targets.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
• Demonstrating and articulating high expectations for student behavior and achievement
• Working with classroom teaching and student life faculty and staff to develop positive student behaviors based on SEED’s character values
• Providing teaching and student life faculty and staff with support to address student behaviors and maintain a positive, safe learning environment for all students
• Counseling students regarding behavior and consequences
• Contacting parents and building relationships with families to support positive student behavior and communicate student information
• Developing and facilitating incentive programs to engender a positive student culture
• Applying SEED’s disciplinary consequences with consistency and transparency
• Developing and conducting functional behavioral assessments and related plans, as needed
• Developing and writing student behavioral improvement plans and monitoring progress with individual students
• Working with the SEED’s leadership team to provide student and school performance data analysis
• Participating in faculty meetings, workshops, staff development programs, and other school sponsored activities
• Assisting in general building supervision and discipline of students outside of the classroom and perform assigned student supervisory duties
• Performing other duties deemed necessary

Expectations
• Committed to the mission of SEED
• Adheres to school policies and procedures
• Acts as a role model within and outside of the school
• Goal-oriented and assertive, yet a strong team player
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude
• Communicates regularly with the Director of Program about school issues
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize work load
• Meets department productivity and standards
• Performs other duties as workload and priorities necessitate

Qualifications
• Organized, logic-based, detail-driven work style
• Superior verbal and written communication abilities
• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with parents and individuals at all levels of the organization
• Excellent team player and team building skills
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple competing tasks and demands
• Must have the ability to manage complex issues creatively and effectively

Experience & Education
• Baccalaureate degree required. Master’s degree in education or other equivalent work experience preferred
• Two years teaching experience, preferably in an urban school or boarding/residential setting
• Experience and/or training in behavior intervention strategies
• Experience in delivering faculty and staff training

Language Skill
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret orders
• Ability to effectively respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff members, parents, contractors, board members, etc.
• Ability to write reports that conform to prescribed style and format
• Ability to effectively present information to supervisors, donors, customers and others
• Ability to analyze and solve issues

Computer Skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Internet savvy and skilled with technology

Other
Ability, flexibility and willingness to travel as required within Maryland and the District of Columbia metro area

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift and/or move boxes up to 25 lbs. in weight. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Close date: Rolling

Palmer Home for Children was founded in 1895 by William States Jacobs, a Presbyterian minister who saw a need in Columbus, MS for a ministry to children in need; children growing up as social orphans without the nurture and support of a loving family; children who needed a place to be and to become. Palmer Home currently serves up to 90 boys and girls from birth through college age who live year-round on two campuses in the Columbus, MS area and one new campus near Hernando, MS. It also extends counseling to the family of origin, foster care, and other family-related services that Palmer offers through its professional staff. With the retirement of the current President, Ed Waldron, who has served faithfully for twenty-one years and overseen tremendous growth, Palmer Home is actively searching for the 10th leader in Palmer Home’s 115 year history.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President of Palmer Home for Children provides vision and strategic leadership to the organization with a budget of $6 million. He or she will carry out the planning, management and administrative responsibilities of the organization to insure that the mission and critical objectives are fulfilled. The President must be able to inspire and motivate groups of individuals to support Palmer Home through skills in effective public speaking and compelling presentation development. The President must be competent at maintaining key relationships with donors, and specifically major donors, foundations, media, and other individuals who have either a direct or indirect relationship with the organization and its employees. S/he must genuinely enjoy interacting with people, and be willing to fill the role of Palmer Home’s lead ambassador. The ideal candidate will have a strong skill set and a proven track record in cultivating major donors (or customers) and in managing or guiding organizations that depend on major donor revenue streams. The ideal candidate will have passion for residential child care and be able to sign PHC’s Statement of Beliefs.

The headquarters of Palmer Home are in Columbus, MS, and the President is expected to live in the Columbus vicinity, with regular travel required to work with the Hernando campus and to nurture donor relationships. A majority of this person’s time will be spent outside the office as an advocate for the Palmer Home, growing external relationships and networking contacts.

We invite you to review the complete Opportunity Profile, visit The Palmer Home’s website, and contact us for further discussions:

Tommy Thomas or Laura Coverstone
SIMA®International
lcoverstone [at] simainternational [dot] com
Phone: (615) 261-4623

Close date: Rolling

Crossnore is looking for a rising star who would welcome an opportunity to serve at risk children here at The Crossnore School in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. Crossnore is looking for a licensed therapist with clinical program supervision experience. This individual should also have a passion for equine therapy.

Interested applicants may send their resume and letter of interest to Phyllis Crain, Executive Director, at: pcrain [at] crossnoreschool [dot] org.

Please see the Crossnore School website for more organizational information. Thank you.

The See Forever Foundation, located in Washington, D.C. is recruiting a Director for the school we operate at the District’s long-term secure detention facility for youth who have been adjudicated delinquent. The school is the Maya Angelou Academy, and it is located within the New Beginnings Youth Center (formerly known as Oak Hill), in Laurel, MD. The Academy is an all male high school, serving all of the students detained at New Beginnings. Daily enrollment averages between 60 and 70 students.

In partnership with the District of Columbia’s Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS), we have made the Maya Angelou Academy a national model for educating incarcerated youth.

We are looking for a Director who has excellent leadership skills, has demonstrated the capacity to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders in pursuit of a common goal, is creative and entrepreneurial, possesses an unrelenting belief that all students can achieve, and has achieved positive academic and social-emotional results working with students in alternative settings.

Background on See Forever and the Maya Angelou Academy

See Forever opened in 1997 to provide a small, nurturing education program for students who had not succeeded in traditional schools. In addition to the Maya Angelou Academy, See Forever currently operates three campuses in Washington, DC under the Maya Angelou Public Charter School name. One high school is located in the historic Shaw district at 9th and T Streets NW, and the second high school is in the former Evans Middle School at 57th and East Capitol Streets NE. The third campus, a middle school, is also located in the Evans building.

During the summer of 2007, See Forever was awarded a contract by the DC Department of Youth and Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) to operate the Maya Angelou Academy (formerly the Oak Hill Academy) in Laurel, MD, and an affiliated Transition Center in Washington, DC. Nearly all of the students are years behind grade level academically, many have special needs, and most have experienced significant trauma at some point in their lives. At the Maya Angelou Academy, we aim to provide our students with the best education they have ever had.

Early results at the Maya Angelou Academy are promising. Students are improving their English and math scores at an annualized rate nearing 1.5 grade levels per year. In addition, student retention post release has doubled during our tenure. The Academy has been called “one of the best” programs in a correctional setting by a national expert working for the court monitor. The same expert termed the turnaround at the school under See Forever’s tenure ‘remarkable.” The Academy recently was recommended for accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, as well.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The Director will assume the role of school-wide leader at the Maya Angelou Academy, replacing the school’s founding principal after four years. The Director will report to See Forever’s Executive Director, in coordination with a subcommittee of See Forever’s Board of Directors.

The Director will directly supervise a leadership team which includes a Dean of Academics, a Director of Special Education, a Director of Finance and Administration, and a Dean of Students.

The Director’s responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Qualifications

Ideal candidates for the position of the Director will:

Position, Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time position. The ideal candidate will be able to start between May and July, 2011.

The salary for this position will be negotiable, based on the training and experience of the successful candidate. In addition, See Forever offers a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, a 403(b) savings plan, and a computer purchase assistance plan.

To Apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, send your resume, a cover letter which includes your salary history, and contact information for three references by e-mail to: mayaacademycareers [at] seeforever [dot] org. The subject line of the e-mail should indicate the position for which you are applying. Resumes, cover letters and references should be in MS Word, and sent as e-mail attachments.

See Forever is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff. Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.