Program Director, South Brooklyn Community High School

Company: Good Shepherd Services
Location: New York
Posted on: May 16, 2025

Job Description:

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?Join our team!Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available.Program Director, South Brooklyn Community High SchoolTitle: Program Director, South Brooklyn Community High School (SBCHS)Reports to: Senior Vice President, Partnership SchoolsLocation: 173 Conover Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231Hours: 35 Hours/Week; ExemptJob Summary: SBCHS staff are open-minded, forward-thinking, collaborative lifelong learners who thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere. We trust that you know how to build relationships and engage students and families. The Director oversees the 12-month operation of the school in partnership with the Principal to promote the education and post-secondary goals of our students. Our mission is to provide youth who face the greatest obstacles to successful high school completion with the supports, experiences and opportunities they need to graduate prepared to be socially responsible young adults ready to participate fully in the life of their communities. SBCHS is committed to providing students with a quality academic experience that prepares them for post-secondary opportunities.Do You:

• Take initiative, go above and beyond expectations to achieve exceptional outcomes?
• Exhibit calmness under pressure and resilience in overcoming setbacks?
• Thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere in which failures are opportunities to learn and grow?
• Possess a strong knowledge of youth development, trauma informed care and/or restorative practices?
• Exhibit a strong work ethic, flexibility and enthusiasm?
• Feel a true sense of urgency in creating an environment that re-engages students in their education?Major Duties:
  • Inspire, motivate and build relationships with a wide variety of students, families, staff and other school stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with the Principal to set and refine school vision and mission, set policies and goals; schedule daily school activities.
  • Supervise GSS staff and provide professional development to all SBCHS staff on Youth and Family Development, trauma informed care, restorative practices and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
  • Monitor recruitment and outreach to prospective students to ensure ongoing enrollment of 200 students. Collaborate with school leadership to design and facilitate student orientation and engagement activities. Plan, co-facilitate and attend staff retreats, full staff meetings and team meetings.
  • Create and maintain contracts, monitor compliance and meet reporting requirements.
  • Create and maintain partnerships with external organizations in support of student's success; attend meetings as necessary.
  • Collaborate with the Principal to create a cohesive team culture, where staff work together to create a positive learning community and connect to post-secondary options.
  • Prepare and monitor budget in conjunction with GSS leadership and Finance Departments.
  • Oversee the use of the school database and the routine use of data for oversight and decision making in support of student achievement.
  • Collaborate with GSS general office team and support structures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:
    • Master's in social work, or similar, preferred plus deep knowledge of positive youth development and trauma informed or restorative practices.
    • At least 5 years of supervisory experience required in a leadership capacity in a context serving vulnerable student populations.
    • Ability to motivate, excite, inspire and educate staff, youth and other stakeholders.
    • Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
    • Proven track record as a leader, including supervising staff, leading teams of adults, fostering a positive culture and managing a team toward ambitious, measurable results.
    • Experience implementing trauma informed and or restorative practices strongly preferred. Ability to clearly articulate a vision and influence key stakeholders.
    • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new protocols and procedures.
    • Capacity to work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, transitioning easily between independent work and team contribution.
    • Willingness to work late hours and occasional weekends and overnight retreats. Sense of humor and relentless optimism to bring joy to challenging work.
    • Passion and experience cultivating success in students who have disengaged from other educational environments and inspiring staff to do the same.
    • An innovative spirit, growth mindset and confidence to embrace the challenge of creating a totally new school.
    • An open mind that embraces learning and collaboration, with a drive to continually improve. A commitment to self-care.
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