Director of ISBE Programs - Chicago

Merlin Day Academy

$95K — $105K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Special Education Teacher certification (LBS-1) required
  • PEL Type 75 endorsement required
  • Master's degree required
  • Experience with IEP teams essential
  • Prior school leadership experience necessary

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise education and clinical teams
  • Ensure exceptional, student-centered care and services
  • Monitor compliance and regulatory adherence
  • Support staff development and retention initiatives
  • Collaborate to enhance operational efficiency and outcomes
  • Develop strategic initiatives for organizational growth
  • Manage departmental budgets and resource allocation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
  • Life and disability insurance included
  • Flexible spending accounts available
  • Competitive paid time off with holidays
  • Generous 401k retirement plan with employer contributions
Full Job Description


About the Role

As Director of ISBE Programs at Merlin Day Academy, you will be responsible for overseeing clinic operations, ensuring quality therapeutic services, mentoring staff, maintaining strong client relationships, and driving a culture of accountability, innovation, and exceptional care.
  • Provide leadership and supervision to education and clinical teams and department managers.
  • Ensure delivery of exceptional, student-centered care, education and therapeutic services.
  • Monitor education and clinical quality, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support staff development, coaching, performance management, and retention initiatives.
  • Collaborate with operational leaders to improve efficiency, outcomes, and family satisfaction.
  • Develop and implement strategic initiatives to support organizational growth.
  • Manage departmental budgets, productivity metrics, and resource allocation.
  • Foster strong relationships with students, families, referral sources, and community partners.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Requirements
  • Special Education Teacher, LBS-1 required
  • PEL Type 75 endorsement required
  • Masters degree required
  • Experience working on IEP teams and school leadership experience required

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive Salary: $95,000 - 105,000
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance) + Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Competitive Paid Time Off and holiday allowances
  • Generous 401k Retirement Plan with employer contributions
Schedule & Location

Set Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Set Location: 3319 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL (Free onsite parking available)

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