Director of Special Education

Role Overview This is a senior leadership role overseeing special education program operations across multiple sites. You’ll manage staff, drive program development, and ensure high-quality educational and clinical services for children. Ideal for an experienced Special Education leader who can balance operations, compliance, and team management in a multi-disciplinary environment. Key Responsibilitie • sOversee daily operations across education, clinical, and support service • sSupervise and develop staff, including hiring and performance managemen • tLead program development, curriculum oversight, and classroom placement decision • sServe as liaison between families, school districts, and external partner • sEnsure compliance with all regulatory and quality standard • sManage program budgets, reporting, and resource allocatio • nDevelop and implement policies, procedures, and quality initiative • sSupport student placement decisions and transition • sCoordinate staff training and professional developmen • tDrive program growth, expansion, and long-term plannin g Required Qualificatio • nsMaster’s Degree in Special Educati • onNYS Certification in Special Education (Permanen • t)NYS School Building Leader (SBL) or School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) Certificati • on5+ years of experience as a Special Education Teach • er4+ years of experience in a School Administrator ro • leStrong leadership, organizational, and communication skil ls Locati onsBrooklyn & Manhattan, NY (Multi-Si te) Sche duleMonday–Friday, school h ours