POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Executive Director FLSA: Exempt

Classification: Full-Time Supervised by: Board of Directors

About
AJE is governed and led by parents. AJE staff reflects the diversity and rich
experiences of our clients. Eighty percent of our Board of Directors has a
child or is a caregiver for a child with special needs. Of AJEs staff members,
forty-six percent are parents of a child with special needs or a caregiver of a
child with special needs. Staff are fluent in Spanish and Vietnamese.
In 1996, Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc. (AJE) was created as a
mechanism to increase parental involvement in the education of children with
special needs. A.J.E. uses parent empowerment as a model to address grave
injustices in the delivery of services to meet the most basic special education
needs.
AJE was formed to motivate and educate parents, and those working with
parents about the laws that govern special education and related services, and
the consequences of institutional negligence and/or inappropriate classification
of students with special needs.
Our Mission
The mission of Advocates for Justice and Education (AJE) is to educate
parents, youth, and the community about the laws governing public education,
specifically for children with special needs. We seek to empower youth and
parents to be effective advocates and youth to self-advocate to ensure that
children receive an appropriate education. It is also our mission to make the
public aware of the consequences of institutional negligence of children with
or without disabilities and to promote school accountability.












Board Chair
Tracey Davis

Board Treasurer
Robert Dinerstein

Board Members
Jane M. Brown
Tonia Dansby
Tara S. Emory
R. Daniel Okonkwo
Nike Opadiran
Don A. Smit

Executive Director
!im ". Jones

V: #$%$& '()*)%'%
F: #$%$& '()*)%'$
TF: #)))& +$(*)%'%
W: www.a,e*dc.or-
E: in.ormation/a,e*dc.or-


$0 E Street N1 2
t
3loor
1asin-ton4 D5 $%%%+

Mary6s 5enter
T7esdays 8 T7rsdays
9:%% a.m.; +:%% p.m.
+9<$ =eor-ia Aven7e N1
1asin-ton4 D5 $%%<<






PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This description incorporates the core responsibilities of the position. It is
recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be
performed and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending upon
operational needs. Additionally, this position has flexible hours and a non-
traditional work schedule.

Principal responsibilities:
Maintain overall strategic and operational responsibility for programs;
Ensure adherence to organizational policies and procedures;
Oversee the implementation of the strategic plan;
Provide vision and guidance to the staff, contractors and consultants;
Ensure AJEs mission provides the foundation for the implementation of
all AJE services;
Engage in proposal writing, coordinate funding activities, ensure
compliance with requirements of funding sources, and diversify funding
sources;
Build strong collaborative relationship with allied organizations; and
Interface with AJEs Board of Directors, keeping Board members apprised
of AJE activities and governance issues;
Oversee the organizations finances and work closely with financial staff
and CPA;
Maintain custody and control of all records, reports, files and contracts
related to the operation of the organization; and
Attend national, regional and local conferences/meetings to support and
enhance the growth of the organization;

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Masters degree in a related field;
Successful leadership role with 5 or more years of supervisory experience;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work;
Knowledge of standard software applications;
Demonstrated public relations and fundraising experience;
Ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.