Director of Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School; CARES

Director of Cardinal Autism Resource and Education School (CARES)

Mentor Public Schools CARES/Dr. Jacqueline

A. Hoynes School - Mentor, Ohio

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• Must have appropriate, valid certification/administrative license as recognized by the Ohio Department of Education.
• Must have experience in special education services.
• Responsible for the Individual Educational Plan process and the appropriate educational placement of special needs students in the Mentor Exempted Village School District.
• Serve as a liaison for the Director of CARES between the Mentor Exempted Village School District and other school districts providing services to students in and out of the district.
• Assure that the District complies with all Ohio Revised Code--Special Education statutes, regulations of the Ohio Department of Education, federal law and policies adopted by the Mentor Exempted Village Board of Education.
• Provide leadership in striving to achieve District goals for students by providing educational direction and supervision to the certificated and classified staff assigned to his/her building.
• Act as a proper model for staff and students both in school and when outside the District.
• Perform duties in a professional manner and in accordance with Mentor Exempted Village Board of Education by‑laws, policies and administrative guidelines.
• Maintain a program of supervision and in‑service education for the teachers, support staff and supervisory staff for the purpose of improving curriculum and instruction.
• Promote professional growth through workshops, individual consultation and group meetings, attendance at conferences and use of consultants and programs designed for educational improvement in the special education environment.
• Ability to communicate with students and parents the manner in which the curriculum relates to them.
• Demonstrate the ability to work and interact with other staff members, students and administration in a manner that is cooperative and productive.
• Ensure appropriate and effective supervision and evaluation of all building staff.

Job : 5495763

Final date to receive applications: Jan 20, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Yesterday

Position Type: Full‑time

• ITC Generic
• 6451 Center Street
• Mentor, Ohio 44060
• Phone: (440) 255‑4444
• Email: itc

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