Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. River Rock Academy provides specialized education and counseling for students facing behavioral and academic challenges. As the Director of Special Education, you will ensure high-quality, compliant special education services across school programs, partnering with various stakeholders to support student success.
Responsibilities
- Provide coaching, consultation, and ongoing support to special education staff and school administrators
- Lead professional development, onboarding, and mentoring initiatives that strengthen special education practices
- Monitor compliance, analyze data, and prepare reports to support continuous program improvement
- Partner with families, districts, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve concerns and support student success
- Travel to school locations to oversee special education services, systems, and program implementation
Skills
- Degree in Special Education
- Pennsylvania State Special Education Teaching certification [i.e. Instructional I or II in Special Education K-12]
- Extensive knowledge of federal and state special education laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
- Experience leading special education programs, coaching staff, and supporting school-based teams
- Strong communication, organizational, data analysis, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to perform crisis intervention techniques and physically assist students during emergencies when needed
- Master's or doctorate preferred
Benefits
- Paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
- Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
- Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
- 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you
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