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

  • Active LBS-1 Certification as a Special Education Teacher
  • PEL Type 75 endorsement necessary
  • Master's degree required
  • Experience with IEP teams is crucial
  • Background in school leadership is essential

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise educational and clinical teams
  • Ensure exceptional student-centered care and therapeutic services
  • Monitor compliance with educational and clinical quality standards
  • Develop staff through coaching and performance management
  • Collaborate with operational leaders for improved efficiency
  • Implement strategic initiatives for organizational growth
  • Manage departmental budgets and resource allocation
  • Build relationships with students, families, and community partners

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance options available
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare expenses
  • Competitive paid time off and holiday allowances
  • 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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