Director of Educational Services

Ampersand Therapy

$95K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a special education-related field required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of special education experience.
  • At least 3 years in educational leadership roles.
  • Strong understanding of special education compliance.
  • Exceptional communication, organizational, and planning skills.
  • Capable of managing diverse clinical disciplines across multiple locations.
  • Skilled in problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and enhance partnerships with schools through proactive engagement and resolution management.
  • Evaluate clinical needs with school partners and ensure compliance with special education regulations.
  • Provide coaching and support to clinical staff while fostering strong relationships.
  • Conduct individual meetings to assess employee needs and resource requirements.
  • Encourage collaboration and communication within teams through community-building initiatives.
  • Oversee recruitment activities, including networking, interviewing, and hiring.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan available.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible spending account options.
  • Life insurance coverage provided.
  • Paid time off policy in place.
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Director of Educational Services

Pay Range:

Based upon experience

Job Description:

Director of Educational Services
The role of the Director of Educational Services is to manage, lead, and provide exceptional oversight of Pre-K to 12 school teams and partnerships.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintain exceptional partner relationships through proactive engagement and issue resolution. Build and maintain a collaborative, authentic relationship with school leaders. This would include on-site school visits and regular meetings.
  • Meet with school partners to assess clinical needs, evaluate current staffing performance, and ensure special education compliance.
  • Foster strong relationships with all field staff members by providing clinical support, coaching, resources, and guidance.
  • Conduct individual meetings with each clinical staff member to better understand employee needs and the need for additional and/or future resources.
  • Develop a sense of community by working with lead clinicians/clinical managers, facilitating communities of practice, and encouraging communication with and among staff members.
  • Support recruitment - including recruiting, networking, and interviewing.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Minimum requirements):
  • Master's degree in a special education-related field.
  • Five years of experience in the field, a minimum of 3 years of experience in an educational leadership role.
  • Ability to manage multiple clinical disciplines and school leaders at various locations.
  • Working knowledge of special education compliance.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
  • Organizational, planning, and time management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills in managing employee relations, personnel issues, and performance.
  • Management and mentoring skills.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Critical thinking skills.

PeopleManagement Responsibility:
This position oversees multiple disciplines, clinical and non-clinical, in our school settings in the field.
Job Type: Full-time in person
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Fort Washington, PA 19034: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:
  • Master's (Required)

Experience:
  • Educational leadership: 3 years (Required)
  • Special education experience: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Based at the Fort Washington, PA office location

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