Do you have a passion for education and being a part of a mission-driven organization? Do you want to join a fast-growing company with excellent benefits, such as competitive health and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and so much more?
New Story Schools is looking for a Clinical Director who will be responsible for oversight of the clinical component within school programs. As the Clinical Director, you will oversee behavior plan development in accordance with the Individual Education Plans (IEP) and provide direction on behavior interventions/ management to staff within the classroom setting.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work collaboratively with the Special Education Director on clinical and educational components within the school to ensure consistency between IEP and Positive Behavior Support Plan
- Provide direction on appropriate behavior management strategies and techniques to maintain a safe and effective learning environment
- Participate in the IEP process by attending IEP meetings and working collaboratively with team members to develop the Positive Behavior Support Plan
- Review data collection/documentation, outcome reports, and behavior plans and make recommendations for ongoing behavior plan revisions
- Conduct training needs assessment and provide training to staff
- Communicate routinely with parents and encourage parental participation in the behavior plan
- Ensure special education teachers and all classroom staff adheres to appropriate clinical practices
- Adhere to hiring and disciplinary/termination procedures and engage in the staff interviewing and disciplinary process
- Ensure employees enrolled in an ABA certification program receive sufficient supervision hours to meet program requirements
- Perform other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in education or human services field; AND Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification (preferred) or valid PA professional license in counseling, social work or another related field
- Five years’ experience working in a clinical capacity providing services to children diagnosed with Autism or Autism-related disorders using ABA theories and philosophies, including a minimum of three years supervisory experience
- Must possess the ability to perform non-violent crisis intervention techniques, including verbal and physical redirection and guidance of potentially physically aggressive students
- Must possess the ability to react quickly and be sufficiently mobile to redirect students that could be injurious to themselves or others
- Must have advanced knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis and behavior modification concepts
- Must have knowledge of common behavioral disorders exhibited by children and adolescents
BENEFITS:
Eligible New Story Employees will receive competitive pay and benefits including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Hospital, and Accident Coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401K with 100% vested company contribution
- Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items
New Story School is an educational organization comprised of special education schools in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with autism or emotional/behavioral disorders. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate with families, school districts, and community partners to empower children in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.
New Story Schools is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve. For more information about New Story Schools careers and benefits, please visit our website https://newstoryjobs.com/.
If you are a current New Story employee, please apply through the UKG system. Click here, log in, and navigate to “Open Opportunities” to search and apply for current open opportunities.
