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Program Coordinator Job – Education Center
The Watson Institute is hiring a full-time Program Coordinator for our Education Center South special education school program. This position works Monday through Friday and follows the Administrative School Calendar.
Job Benefits
At the Watson Institute, we invest in our employees personally and professionally. Check out a few of the employee benefits you’ll receive as a Watson employee:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurances as well as life and long-term disability and access to voluntary benefits.
- 403b Retirement Plan with Watson matching employee contributions after 1 year of employment.
- Access to Tuition Reimbursement to pursue further education and advanced degrees.
- Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and flexible spending accounts.
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Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Bridgeville, PA
Program Coordinator Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the design, development, and delivery of special education to the Education Center South program in accordance with Pennsylvania state and federal regulations
- Direct supervision and evaluation of all education staff
- Hire staff for the Education Center South education program
- Oversee the professional development of education staff
- Develop and follow financial budgets for the program
- Implement, train, and supervise the development of and progress monitoring for all IEPs and evaluations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with school district representatives
- Meet all school district requirements
- Communicate on a daily basis with staff, parents, and school district representatives
- Other duties as assigned
Coordinator Job Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Education or Special Education
- Supervisor of Special Education Certificate preferred
- Five years of Special Education teaching experience
- Three years of school administrative experience
- Knowledgeable about educational trends, research, and innovative practices in education
- Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills required
- Proven problem-solving skills and decision-making skills
- Advanced proficiency with computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Essential functions of this position described require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, crouching and brisk walking; it also may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (40 pounds)
- Current Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances required