Assistant Director of Education

About the role

Are you the Assistant Director of Education we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others with a dynamic team by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our students! Littleton Academy is a residential treatment setting for latency-aged students that specializes in trauma informed care. Littleton provides 24-hour comprehensive care including a school on site, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hiring, supervision, team-teaching as part of supervision, evaluation and training
• Unit planning, curriculum planning, technology integration
• IEP development and oversight of Littleton's Education Department
• Develop innovative and individualized treatment plans to support students toward clinical and treatment goals
• Manage a caseload of students to help them discover what makes them feel competent and valued by developing life skills such as cooking, banking, vocational skills, and more
• Support students in developing a sense of self and provide skills for success in next steps
• Learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de-escalations to maintain a safe therapeutic atmosphere

Requirements

• Special Education Administrator certification preferred (or meet all of the following)
• M.Ed in Special Education/SPED Administration, or currently working toward obtaining one
• Licensed by Massachusetts DESE for Special Education Moderate Disabilities 5‑12
• Minimum one year of experience as a supervisor or administrator
• At least five years of experience working in Special Education with young adults with emotional disabilities
• Experience working with adolescents in an alternative school setting or treatment program preferred but not required
• Maintain a valid driver's license
• Background and driving record checks will be performed

Benefits

• $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires fluent in a second language (other than English)
• Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for required professional licenses (e.g., LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN)
• Access to Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits
• Retirement benefits: 401K matched up to $800 per year and pension after 5 years of employment
• Professional development: tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates at partner colleges/universities
• Wellness benefits: employee engagement groups, self‑care resources, Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off: up to 19 days for full‑time employees in the first year

Pay

The pay range for this position is $72,000 to $97,000 per year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, licensure, certifications, and qualifications.