Rule 37.96.903 - SITE DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS(1) Site director is an optional role. Providers may employ site directors when they have multiple facilities in geographically dispersed locations. An individual may only serve as a site director at one location or site. Site directors plan and implement facility services under the oversight of the director/owner.(2) Site directors must meet the following qualifications:(a) be at least 18 years old;(b) have satisfactory results of background checks as set forth in ARM 37.96.1001;(c) be current on the Practitioner Registry;(d) have current CPR and pediatric first aid certification;(e) successfully complete orientation training;(f) complete on-the-job training; and(g) have a combination of education, training, other licensing, or experience in working with children to demonstrate an ability to fulfill the site director responsibilities for the licensed or registered facility type, subject to approval through the Practitioner Registry or to department approval.(3) The site director is responsible for being on-site during the facility's operating hours and providing regular supervision and mentoring of lead teachers, teachers, substitutes, support staff, and volunteers.(4) One person may be the director and site director.(5) A site director may also serve as a lead teacher.(6) The director absence requirements in ARM 37.96.902 apply to site directors.Mont. Admin. r. 37.96.903
NEW, 2024 MAR p. 738, Eff. 4/13/2024AUTH: 52-2-704, MCA; IMP: 52-2-702, 52-2-704, 52-2-723, 52-2-731, MCA