Overview:
Join Our Team at KEYS Academy, Supported by Health Connect America!
KEYS Academy is a network of Private Special Education Day schools serving students across Virginia in grades K–12. Guided by the principles of Safety, Dignity, and Opportunity and rooted in trauma informed care, our schools provide structured, supportive learning environments where students build academic skills, strengthen social-emotional development and self-regulation, set and meet achievable goals, and rediscover confidence in learning.
Through small classroom settings and individualized support, our teams help students develop the skills needed for academic success and positive future transitions. Supported by Health Connect America; KEYS Academy combines the close-knit culture of a school community with the resources and professional support of a multi-state organization dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.
KEYS Academy schools are licensed by the Virgina Department of Education and accredited through Virginia Association of Independent Special Education Facilities (VAISEF).
Responsibilities:
The KEYS Academy Director supervises the development and operations of programs and services for a specific KEYS Academy school site. The KEYS Academy Director performs liaison functions with referring agencies and is responsible for personnel, financial, and program management functions as well as daily operations. The KEYS Academy Director ensures all VDOE Licensure, LEA, and VAISEF accreditation regulations and standards are met in his/her area of operations. The KEYS Academy Director performs all duties in a manner that supports a sense of well-being, availability for learning and safety, dignity and opportunity for all.
Operations:
- Responsible for the administrative direction of the facility.
- Directs and oversees day to day school operations
- Complies with State Laws / Regulations and KEYS Academy policies and procedures.
Coordination / Documentation of Student-Related Services:
- Maintains safe environment for students conducive to learning
- Coordinates program components and services
- Coordinates related services and contracted services
- Reviews and approves referrals for admission to services
- Reviews individualized education plans
- Handles disciplinary actions
- Coordinates all student placement transitions including temporary placements and / or dismissals
- Oversees daily provision of student lunches and snacks including obtaining dietician approval of menu
- Coordinates student community involvement (including field trips, transportation, volunteer opportunities)
- Ensures maintenance of academic curriculum; maintains knowledge of all curriculum materials; provides consultative support to teaching staff regarding location and appropriateness of specific materials
- Ensures maintenance of social development curriculum, maintains knowledge of all curriculum materials; provides consultative support to teaching staff regarding location and appropriateness of specific materials
- Coordinates summer program
- Oversees completion of documentation as required by school policy and Virginia Law
- Schedules and conducts IEP Meetings; ensures attendance of appropriate school staff
Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Graduate degree from an accredited College or University, hold licensure in Special Education with endorsements in Emotional Disabilities (ED) or Special Education General Curriculum K-12, or be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, equipped with the necessary expertise and training to excel in this role. Maintains qualifications necessary to perform the duties of chief administrative director of the school.
