Director of Education

About the role

Are you the 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. JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Littleton Academy’s education department in hiring, supervising, team‑teaching as part of supervision, evaluation and training
• Unit planning and curriculum planning
• Technology integration
• IEP development
• Development and oversight of related systems to support these tasks
• Work in tandem with Littleton Academy’s Clinical, Nursing, Residential and Administrative teams to provide a shared vision of supportive and enriching programmatic services
• Maintain positive relationships with outside agencies, families, and other involved parties
• Provide leadership as a meeting chair and public school liaison

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older
• Special Education Administrator certification or M.Ed in Special Education/SPED Administration
• At least 1 year of experience as a supervisor and administrator
• At least 5 years of experience working in special education with young adults with emotional disabilities
• Experience working with youth in an alternative school setting or treatment program is preferred but not required
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and leadership abilities
• Training to provide physical interventions and verbal de‑escalations to ensure a safe therapeutic atmosphere
• Background and driving record checks will be performed

Benefits

• $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language fluently (other than English) and will use it to serve clients
• Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work (e.g., LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN, etc.)
• Access to excellent 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 opportunities: tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates at select partnership colleges and universities
• Wellness benefits: access to employee engagement groups, self‑care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off: up to 19 days for full‑time employees in the first year, plus more

Pay

The pay range for this position is $72,000 to $97,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.