Private Special Education School | Confidential Search
📍 Location: North Shore, Massachusetts | In-person
💰 Up to $105,000 + strong benefits

We are partnering with a clinician-led private special education school to hire an Assistant Educational Director to support instructional quality, staff development, and program growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a seasoned special education professional who enjoys mentoring teachers, staying connected to classrooms, and collaborating closely with clinical teams — without being expected to function as a BCBA.

🎯 The Role at a Glance

• Leadership-first position with limited direct student work (up to ~2 hours/day max)

• Oversight of 10–12 special education teachers (mix of waivered and fully licensed)

• Strong focus on developing newer SPED teachers

• Close collaboration with embedded BCBAs and clinical leadership

• Structured training provided for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) concepts and collaboration

🧠 Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership & Program Oversight

• Support high-quality implementation of IEPs and academic programming

• Maintain a visible presence in classrooms to:

  • Model instructional strategies

  • Coach teachers

  • Support classroom safety and consistency

• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure alignment between academic instruction and clinical programming

• Learn and apply ABA principles at a systems and classroom-support level (training provided)

• Support vocational, transition, and community-based programming for older students

• Assist with planning school-wide and community events (some outside regular hours)

Staff Supervision & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate waivered and licensed special education teachers

• Support waivered teachers in progressing toward licensure requirements

• Lead onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development

• Conduct classroom observations and provide actionable feedback

• Partner with leadership on performance management and growth plans

Compliance & Collaboration

• Ensure instructional practices align with IDEA, ADA, Section 504, and state regulations

• Support audit readiness and accurate documentation

• Partner closely with clinical leadership to support safe, consistent implementation of behavioral supports

Family & Administrative Support

• Serve as a collaborative partner to families regarding student progress

• Assist with scheduling, planning, and resource coordination

• Act as Educational Director when designated

🧩 What This Role Is

✔ A leadership role for experienced special education professionals
✔ A coaching-oriented position focused on teacher development
✔ A collaborative role working alongside BCBAs and clinicians
✔ An opportunity to learn ABA in a structured, supported environment

🎓 Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education or School Administration

• Active state certification/licensure in Special Education (Severe Disabilities) or School Administration

• Minimum 5 years in special education, including 2+ years in leadership or supervision

• Experience supervising and supporting both waivered and licensed teachers

• Strong understanding of IEPs, instructional design, and classroom management

• Openness to learning and collaborating around ABA (formal ABA experience welcomed but not required)

• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills

⏰ Schedule & Time Off

• In-person role following the school calendar + 13 days of PTO / Earned Sick Time (EST) in addition to scheduled school breaks

💼 Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Flexible spending & health savings accounts

• Paid time off + earned sick time

• Tuition reimbursement & professional development support

• Life insurance and referral program