Director of Education
3 days ago
New York
Director of Education Program Services – Full-Time Direct Hire | Brooklyn, NY | $95,000–$105,000/year Location: Brooklyn, NY Job Type: Full-Time Direct Hire Schedule: Monday to Friday Pay: $95,000–$105,000 annually Referral Bonus: $500 for qualified referrals (100+ hours worked) Overview A leading New York City organization supporting children with developmental disabilities is seeking a Director of Education Program Services for its Brooklyn location. This leadership role oversees all educational, clinical, and program operations to ensure high-quality services for students and families. The Director guides instructional strategy, supervises staff, monitors compliance, and drives program development across early childhood special education settings. Key Responsibilities Program & Operational Leadership • Direct daily operations across education, clinical, medical, clerical, and facility areas, • Administer personnel processes including hiring, evaluations, and staff development, • Approve classroom placements and curriculum design, • Ensure full regulatory compliance, including DOE, DOH Article 47, and agency standards, • Develop, implement, and monitor program budgets, projections, and required reports, • Oversee the creation and revision of program policies and procedures, • Manage supply purchasing and ensure classrooms have appropriate materials and equipment, • Lead long-range planning, program development, and quality assurance initiatives Staff Supervision & Development • Supervise all direct care and clinical staff, ensuring performance expectations are met, • Conduct observations of classroom practices, environmental safety, and instructional quality, • Provide in-service training, coaching, and ongoing professional development, • Foster a collaborative team culture rooted in best practices for early childhood special education Student & Family Support • Serve as liaison between families, school districts, and the program, • Support IEP planning, progress monitoring, assessments, and transition processes, • Ensure safe, developmentally appropriate environments, including adaptive equipment needs, • Oversee documentation, reporting, and child-specific planning requirements Community & Agency Engagement • Represent the program with outside agencies, districts, and community partners, • Participate on agency-wide committees as a standing member, • Handle public relations and community education for the program Safety & Risk Management • Conduct regular assessments of program areas to maintain safe, healthy environments, • Provide safety training to staff and support emergency preparedness procedures Qualifications • Master’s Degree in Special Education, • At least five years of experience as a Special Education Teacher, • At least four years of experience as a School Administrator, • New York State Permanent Certification in Special Education, • New York State Permanent Certification as a School Administrator and Supervisor, • Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills, • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment, • Proficiency with computer systems, educational software, and email communication, • Knowledge of adaptive equipment commonly used by children with disabilities Apply today to take the next step in your leadership career and support high-quality educational services for children with developmental needs.