Job Posting: Regional Program Director (K-12)
Organization: Bangor Regional Therapeutic Day Program
Location: Bangor, ME
Position Type: Full-Time, Regional Leadership
Role Overview
The Bangor Regional Therapeutic Day Program is seeking a visionary Regional Program Director to lead our highly specialized K-12 therapeutic treatment program. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee instructional programs designed for students with behavioral/emotional disabilities or autism spectrum disorders, ensuring a supportive environment that fosters both academic and social-emotional success.
Key Responsibilities
- Regional Leadership: Oversee all operations of the regional special education program and collaborate with regional administrators to implement specialized instruction.
- Instructional Supervision: Lead, supervise, and mentor teachers in school improvement initiatives, curriculum development, and evidence-based assessment.
- Data-Driven Progress: Analyze and discuss behavioral data and academic achievement to inform program adjustments and individual student progress.
- Safety & Crisis Management: Supervise and implement Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) techniques in accordance with safety standards.
- Compliance & Advocacy: Ensure full adherence to Maine Unified Special Education Regulations (MUSER) and Chapter 33 governing physical restraint and seclusion.
- Fiscal Management: Develop and monitor the annual school operating budget to ensure resource optimization for therapeutic and educational goals.
Required Qualifications
- Maine State Certification: Must hold appropriate Maine Department of Education certification (typically Building Administrator #040 or Director of Special Education #030).
- CHRC Approval: Current Maine Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) fingerprinting approval required.
- Specialized Knowledge: Practical understanding of K-12 curriculum, instruction, and assessment for students with intensive needs.
- Crisis Training: Proficiency in using and supervising Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) techniques.
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience as a School Principal or Special Education Administrator.
- Proven track record in leading school-wide improvement initiatives and supervising multidisciplinary teams.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: Commensurate on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development assistance.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit an application through the Bangor School Department Employment Portal. Applications are typically reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.