EDUCATION DIRECTOR 21-00357

Company: State Of Wisconsin
Location: Oshkosh
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

The Official Employment Site of Wisconsin State Government We are an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Job View Department of Health Services
Education Director--
Job Announcement Code(s): 21-00357 Classification Title : / JAC :
Job Working Title :
EDUCATION DIRECTOR--21-00357
Education Director
Salary :
The starting salary is between $76,960-$91,520 per year depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Add-on pay up to an additional $2.97 per hour is available for relevant credits that are beyond a Bachelor's Degree. This position is in pay schedule and range 81/02. A 24 month probationary period is required.
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity? The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Winnebago Mental Health Institute --(WMHI), Waterwood School, is recruiting for an Education Director. Waterwood School provides education services for K-12 patients in a caring and supporting school environment that promotes wellness and the learning progress. The Education Director is part of the Career Executive program.
WMHI is a psychiatric hospital providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. The facility has a beautiful campus located on Lake Winnebago with adjacent walking paths by the lake for employees to use during break periods. WMHI is located in the center of the Fox River Valley, one of the fastest developing areas of Wisconsin. Environment is ideal for family, school, recreation and cultural activities. For more information about Winnebago County, please click here .
This position works Monday-Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm, 12 months per year.
State of Wisconsin benefits include nearly 4 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays, ample sick time, a top rated health plan, an exceptional retirement plan, and multiple low-cost insurance options.
Click here to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about. This position provides direct supervision of education staff, librarian, program assistant staff, and ancillary personnel. Special Notes : All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
All appointees will be required to receive a TB screen prior to their start date.

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Administrator by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI)
• Note: Eligible is defined as having completed the education and hours requirement and are in the process of obtaining licensure. This will be verified prior to appointment to this position.
• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role (e.g. leading projects or programs, providing training or mentorship to other staff, reviewing or assigning work, etc.)
• Experience teaching children, adolescents, or adults
• Training or experience developing cultural competence and creating an equitable and inclusive work environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills Well-qualified applicants will also have:
  
  • Director of Special Education and Pupil Service licensure by the WDPI
  • Experience working in a psychiatric or secure setting
  • Experience providing educational services to students with mental health issues, behavioral issues or at risk youth
  • Experience teaching or administering General Education Development (GED)/High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) and/or Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs
  • Experience in program development and coordination How To Apply : Click on the Preview Assessment link near the top of this announcement to view the qualifications that will be evaluated in the initial part of the selection process.
    Interested applicants must apply on-line via Wisc.Jobs . Click "Log In" to access your existing account or to create a new account if you do not already have an account in the system. After you have logged in, click "Apply Now." You will be asked to provide your personal information. Attach your current resume and letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format. To be considered for this position applicants must complete the online process. Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.
    Your resume and letter of qualifications are very important parts of your application at DHS and is used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to this job. For suggestions on what to include when developing your resume and letter, please click here . Applicants deemed eligible may be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
    Current state employees with Career Executive status or former employees with reinstatement eligibility to Career Executive status must complete the online application process to apply. Pay for current state employees is based upon the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.
    DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans' hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment Assistance page on WDVA's website.

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