DIRECTOR OF READING AND LEARNING
ChildVision is Ireland’s only dedicated service for children with
sight loss, some of whom also have profound sensory impairments and
additional disabilities. We are a national resource for families and
professionals, needing expert help in the area of visual impairment or
visual impairment and/or additional disabilities. We aim to provide a
supportive and inclusive learning community where disability does not
create a barrier to the fulfilment of aspiration or ambition.
_JUST BECAUSE OUR CHILDREN CAN’T SEE THE STARS DOESN’T MEAN THEY
CAN’T REACH FOR THEM… THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY A KEY
LEADERSHIP ROLE IN ENSURING THEY CAN!_
TITLE: Director of Reading and Learning
LOCATION: ChildVision, Drumcondra, or at any other location associated
with the service.
RESPONSIBLE TO: CEO
WORKING HOURS: * hour working week. Hours of
attendance will be determined by the CEO or designated nominee. From
time to time you may be required to work outside of the normal hours.
HOLIDAYS: ChildVision’s holiday year runs from 1st January through
to *st December. Entitlement is **Apply on the
website** days.
ChildVision is seeking an experienced and dynamic senior professional
to join our leadership team as Director of Reading and Learning.
Reporting to the CEO, this role will play a pivotal role in advancing
our vision of providing a supportive and inclusive learning community
where disability does not create a barrier to the fulfilment of
aspiration or ambition. From babies to young adults of **Apply on the
website** years of age, ChildVision opens up all the doors to the
world of learning for blind, visually impaired and multi-disabled
young people all over Ireland.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director will be responsible for leading a highly capable team of
professionals, driving strategy and improvements and ensuring the
highest level of service is delivered for the children and young
people, their families, guardians and other relevant stakeholders.
While each of the following areas have their own management and teams,
the Director will have overall responsibility for these areas;
* Early Years - Early intervention classes are followed by our
Preschool, with full nursing care to hand.
* Outreach Services – Expanding our national remit and reach
through outreach services.
* Reading Services – A national service established to meet the
educational needs of children with a visual impairment attending
either mainstream or special education at both primary and secondary
level.
* Responsible for overseeing programs that support children with
disabilities in their reading and learning journey.
* Provide support to the relevant Managers of the individual areas
and collaborate with the relevant stakeholders, driving supports for
children with diverse learning needs.
* Provide guidance to educators and staff members to ensure they are
equipped with the necessary skills and resources to effectively
support children with disabilities in their reading and learning
endeavors.
* Lead and support the individual management to ensure a high
quality of work, excellent levels of motivation and the achievement of
ChildVision’s strategic objectives.
* Provide leadership, support, guidance and supervision to
management in terms of impact and day-to-day performance.
* Facilitate effective internal communications with staff across all
departments in ChildVision
* Collaborate with educators, therapists, and other professionals to
create a holistic approach to support children's reading and learning.
* Conduct assessments and evaluations to measure the effectiveness
of reading and learning interventions and make necessary adjustments
based on data-driven insights.
* Stay up-to-date on best practices, research, and advancements in
the field of special education and incorporate relevant findings and
share this information with management for use in program development.
* Liaise with parents/guardians as needed to support management
teams.
* Monitor budgetary considerations related to program development
and resource allocation.
* Foster a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes the
academic and social-emotional growth of children with disabilities.
* Serve as an advocate for children with disabilities, promoting
awareness and understanding within the community.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
* Strong leadership skills - an ability to lead by example and
inspire and motivate teams.
* An ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams and
functions.
* Experience of managing and leading high performing teams.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
* Familiarity with evidence-based interventions and strategies for
supporting children with disabilities in reading and learning.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying
informed about developments in the field of special education.
* Passion for advocating for the rights and needs of children with
disabilities.
* Previous experience working with children with disabilities,
preferably in a teaching or educational leadership role.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
* Minimum Degree level 8 qualification in Care/Disability/Special
Education/Psychology, or a related field.
* 5+ years operating in a senior management role in the Disability
or related Sector.
* Additional qualification in management an advantage
BENEFITS
* Salary Range – HSE grade 8 pay scale, based on experience
* Company Pension contribution 7%
* Bike to work scheme
* Childcare
* Employee assistance program
* Discounted Gym membership
* On-site parking
* Sick pay scheme
* Annual Leave * days
TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** BY
THURSDAY 9TH MAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
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Type: Permanent
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