Company Information
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Company Name: The Learning Center for the Deaf
Website: https://www.tlcdeaf.org/careers

Job Information
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Job Title: Walden School Assistant Director
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
848 Central Street
Framingham, Massachusetts. 01701

Job Description:
Description
The Assistant Director of Walden School is responsible for supporting the
oversight of all aspects of daily operations of Walden School management and
service delivery.

SUPERVISOR: Walden School Executive Director

1. Program Management

Support WS Executive Director in the development of an annual program budget
to be monitored regularly and reviewed quarterly.

Work with the leadership team to develop, revise and implement policies and
procedures; ensure all employees are made aware of and held responsible for
following policies and procedures.

Ensure that the program meets the regulations of the Massachusetts Department
of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Massachusetts Department of Early
Education and Care, and the Massachusetts Department of Children and
Families, and all other relevant agencies as may be required.

Complete the paperwork and processes required to maintain licenses and
renegotiate contracts with these agencies for submission to the Executive
Director.

Assist in the maintenance and tracking of contracts and state approvals with
agencies from other states who place students in Walden School.

2. Supervision

Provide direct supervision and assist in the supervision of other members of
the Walden School leadership team.

Ensure that quality educational, therapeutic and residential services are
executed in a manner compatible with the mission and philosophy of Walden
School.

Provide direct supervision to the WS Leadership Team, Administrative
Assistants, and the Food Service manager.

3. Program Development

At the direction of the Executive Director, implement a plan to ensure that
schools and agencies serving children who might need Walden School services
are kept informed of program development and current or anticipated openings
Complete the process necessary to obtain and retain COA and other
accreditations.

At the direction of the Executive Director, implement options for the
development of services as alternatives, or in addition to, residential
treatment for the population served.

Work with the Executive Director and the Development Office to pursue grants
and contracts applicable to the services of Walden School.

4. Financial Objectives

Operate the day-to-day operations within budget parameters, including
minimizing overtime and other controllable expenses.

Complete payroll bi-weekly for review and approval by the Executive Director.

Some lifting may be required when working with young students or students
with special needs, however, TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of
inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will
be made whenever possible. The diversity of our student population may
require that some assignments have a heavier physical responsibility due to
safety. If the opening for which you are applying will require more strenuous
physical activity, the unique needs will be discussed at the time of
interview.

*Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor.

**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are
required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**TLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all employees and
applicants for employment are afforded equal opportunity in every area of
hiring and employment without regard to race, color, religious creed,
national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, criminal record
(inquiries only), handicap (disability), mental illness, retaliation, sexual
harassment, sexual orientation, genetics, active military, and any other
legally protected characteristic.

**TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and
reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.



Requirements:
Requirements

• Advanced degree in human services administration, or related field, and
experience as a human services professional working with deaf children or
adolescents with emotional/behavioral challenges, including some leadership
experience. Preference given to those with strong clinical background.

• A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language required,
with native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Business, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Sustainability
Degree levels accepted:: Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/146581