Executive Director

SALARY RANGE - Dependent upon education and experience

$73,000-$112,000

This position is on-site in Fremont County, Wyoming. We have centers located in Lander and Riverton. The Executive Director will be required to split their work-time between the two facilities on a weekly basis. 

JOB  SUMMARY:

The Executive Director supervises, manages, and administers all functions of the program, which provides comprehensive, coordinated, early childhood and special education/early intervention services in compliance with the goals and objectives of Child Development Services of Fremont County. 

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum requirement is a  Master’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education or a related field. 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of five years experience in Special Education or Early Childhood Education or a related field. 
• Current CPR certification through AHA or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
   

EXPERIENCE:

• Practical and administrative experience in fiscal management, fundraising, and grant preparation.
• Knowledge of Public Law (I.D.E.A.) and the Wyoming Department of Special Education, Chapter 7, Services for Children with Disabilities; assessment materials and ECSE curriculum.
   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Center Coordinators, Business Manager, Human Resources Manager, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists. 

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

SKILLS required: ability to perform multiple technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies are required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job including operating standard office equipment,  utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; preparing budgets and reviewing financial information; developing effective working relationships; and administering personnel policies and procedures. 

KNOWLEDGE required: algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operational characteristics, services, and activities of an HR program; business and contract law; principles and practices of program development and administration; budget preparation and administration; personnel processes; and pertinent Federal/State/Local codes, policies, regulations and/or employment laws. General knowledge of Google Workspace. Generally knowledge of accepted accounting principles. 

ABILITY  required: understanding of how to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem-solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: providing leadership; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; analyzing problems; administering large scale budgets; responding to concerns/needs, and coming up with solutions; working with detailed information; working as part of a team; working with multiple projects; dealing with frequent interruptions and changing priorities; maintaining confidentiality; and facilitating communication between persons with frequently divergent positions.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Maintaining open communication and disclosure of conditions, operations and needs of the organization.   
• Drafts, presents, and recommends organizational policies and programs to the Board. 
• Prepares and presents a monthly report to the Board. 
• Maintain open communication with shareholders, partners, elected officials, and funding sources.
• Prepares the annual budget, school calendar and organizational plan.
• Makes timely applications for grant funds and oversees necessary reporting.
• Ensures compliance with the regulations and rules of governing agencies by continually monitoring the organization's service delivery and initiating changes as required. 
• Ensures attainment of program objectives through the selection, development, motivation, and evaluation of CDS staff. Specifies staff accountabilities and evaluates performance. 
• Supports and directs public relations activities to build and maintain relationships with other organizations and the public.
• Manages programmatic decisions in the best interest of the organization. 
• Seeks additional funds through grants and fundraising efforts.
• Oversees all accounting processes, annual audit, payroll, and expenditures.
• Manages and oversees personnel decisions in coordination with the HR Manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and some fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 45% walking, and 5% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Other duties:

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.