Program Director - Center on Disability & Development

Job Title

Program Director - Center on Disability & Development

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Educational Psychology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here is a glimpse of the job

Are you an experienced administrator and motivated leader who is passionate about establishing the direction, goals, agendas and implementation strategies and policies serving young adults with disabilities? The School of Education & Human Development is seeking a Director for the Center on Disability and Development in the Department of Educational Psychology.

This is a rewarding position which identifies and secures program funding and expansion resources while analyzing program statistics for reporting, tracking progress, and adjusting programs. Your outgoing spirit will yield success as you build partnerships with the university, schools, parents, community, and agencies while you identify and cultivate relationships with relevant stakeholders. You will work in College Station and in Lee County, Texas, overseeing training and technical assistance to schools, VR, employers, and community members that are in the process of replication as you develop and lead iGROW program model and training tools.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience with ten years of experience at the school-district level in the field of special education or related field.

The well qualified candidate may have experience in the areas of Transition and/or Employment at the school district-level and experience with youth and/or young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

What is your next step?

Apply!!! Submitting a cover letter and resume attached to the application will assist us in our review. You may attach the files during the application process.

Why Texas A&M University?  

Texas A&M University is a prestigious university with strong traditions, core values , and a community of caring and collaboration. We are committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 
• 12-15 days for holidays and breaks each year 
• Employees working full-time receive eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation  each month. 
• Automatically enrolled in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  
• An employee wellness and work/life integration program that includes free exercise programs and release time
• We invest in your future with dedicated training budgets for our employees each year. All employees also have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training. 
• Educational assistance benefits designed to invest in and help employees further their professional and educational goals.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.