Full time- Exempt/Salary

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus
Housing Resources Available
Tuition Reimbursement
Benefits include: Health; Dental; Vision; Life and Disability Insurance; Employer-Matching 403B; Sick/Personal/Vacation Time; Flexible Spending and Dependent Care
ASL proficiency required

TLC Diversity Statement:
The Learning Center for the Deaf is on a journey to create an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our TLC community members' diverse narratives. We embrace and value multiple approaches, experiences, and perspectives. TLC believes that diversity fosters innovation. We are committed to cultivating a place where everyone can feel they belong.

About Walden School:
Walden School is a nationally-recognized residential therapeutic and education program for deaf children and youth ages 8 to 22 who have often experienced significant adverse childhood events as well as language deprivation.

About TLC:
The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families. To learn more, click here.
For our Mission, click here.

DESCRIPTION:
The Director of Walden School is responsible for the oversight of all aspects of Walden School administration, ensuring quality educational, therapeutic, and recreational programming, recruitment, compliance, financial objectives, program development and strategic planning.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure high-quality therapeutic programming that reflects child-centered, strength-based focus, and a trauma informed care approach to treatment;
Establish and 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;
Develop and manage an annual program budget, with support from the Finance office, to be reviewed quarterly for adjustments and recruit new students to Walden School;
Provide direct supervision and support to the Walden School leadership team as a leader that inspires excellence and compassion. Ensure that quality educational, therapeutic and residential services are provided in a manner compatible with the mission and philosophy of Walden School;

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.