DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Full-time, regular position (35 hours per week).

About the role

The Director of Education provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for educational and youth development services within the Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC) Program. The Director ensures the implementation of the EFFC educational model by promoting educational stability, academic achievement, youth development, and successful transitions to adulthood. This position oversees program operations, staff supervision, compliance, and service quality while ensuring services align with DOE, FERPA, Fair Futures, and agency standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and management of Education and Youth Services programs, including Fair Futures, PYA, and educational support services.
• Supervise Educational Specialists, Supervisors, Coaches, and assigned staff; ensure staff receive appropriate training, coaching, and professional development.
• Monitor youth goals, academic performance, employment readiness, and service outcomes.
• Ensure all required educational documentation, case activities, and program records are completed accurately and timely in CARE4, Connections, and other required systems.
• Ensure educational updates are documented in Connections and that report cards, academic records, and educational information are obtained, reviewed, and distributed to the Case Planning Team in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with ACS, OCFS, Fair Futures, DOE, FERPA, and agency internal policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Work collaboratively with agency leadership to develop, improve, and evaluate program performance and outcomes.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, colleges, employers, workforce development programs, internship providers, and community organizations.
• Oversee educational advocacy services, including school enrollment, attendance, academic progress, tutoring, special education services, and post-secondary planning.
• Ensure timely referrals, evaluations, and follow-up for Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE services, IEP implementation, and other educational supports.
• Oversee tutoring services, Summer Rising participation, career exploration, employment opportunities, and workforce development activities.
• Address and resolve educational and youth service concerns identified by schools, caregivers, staff, service providers, or other stakeholders.
• Maintain productive working relationships with ACS, OCFS, the Department of Education, community partners, and other service providers.
• Prepare, review, and submit required reports, data, and program outcomes within established timelines.
• Ensure continuity of services during staff absences, vacancies, and emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by agency leadership.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in education or related field; significant experience with an alternate master’s may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Social Work, some of which must be in Child Welfare.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to effectively communicate.
• Required to stand, walk, feel, and reach; occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Includes field-based work, including attending school and community settings.

Pay

$80,000 per year.