Regional Vice President

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, partners with public school districts to provide specialized education, alternative education, autism services, and behavioral health programs. With over 50 years of experience, SESI serves more than 7,000 students through day schools, in-district classrooms, and therapeutic programs designed to support students with exceptional learning and behavioral needs.

The Texas Region is a key growth opportunity for SESI, spanning one of the nation’s fastest-growing states. The next Regional Vice President will strengthen leadership, deepen district partnerships, expand SESI’s presence, and shape the future of specialized education across Texas.

About the Role

The Regional Vice President will lead a business poised for transformational growth, scaling from approximately $14 million to over $55 million in annual revenue over the next several years. This role involves launching 55 to 60 new specialized education programs in major metropolitan markets, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, with expansion into additional communities statewide.

This is an opportunity to build one of SESI’s flagship regions by developing leaders, ensuring operational excellence, cultivating long-term district partnerships, and maintaining exceptional program quality during a period of accelerated expansion. Success requires balancing disciplined execution with entrepreneurial thinking, leading complex operations, and building trusted relationships with superintendents and district leaders.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Lead the overall strategy, performance, and long-term success of the Texas Region.
  • Translate organizational priorities into measurable regional outcomes.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner closely with executive leadership to execute enterprise initiatives and long-term strategy.
• Operational & Financial Leadership
  • Oversee regional financial performance while ensuring operational excellence across all programs.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, enrollment planning, and resource allocation.
  • Utilize performance data to improve organizational effectiveness and student outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, contractual, and organizational standards.
  • Drive operational consistency while supporting innovation and continuous improvement.
• Leadership Development
  • Recruit, coach, and develop Regional Directors and future organizational leaders.
  • Build a strong leadership pipeline capable of supporting continued regional growth.
  • Foster an engaged, mission-driven culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
  • Support succession planning and ongoing professional development.
• District & Community Partnerships
  • Serve as the senior executive representative for SESI throughout Texas.
  • Develop trusted relationships with superintendents, district leaders, and community partners.
  • Collaborate with Business Development to identify new partnership and growth opportunities.
  • Represent SESI with credibility, professionalism, and executive presence throughout the region.
  • Partner proactively with district leaders to ensure high renewal rates, exceptional customer satisfaction, and continued expansion of services.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will likely bring experience in one or more of the following environments:

• Public school district leadership
• Special education leadership
• Alternative education programs
• Charter management organizations
• Behavioral health organizations
• Multi-site educational organizations
• Youth-serving nonprofit organizations
• Other complex organizations operating within highly regulated environments

Candidates may have served in leadership roles such as:

• Assistant Superintendent
• Deputy Superintendent
• Chief Academic Officer
• Chief Operating Officer
• Executive Director
• Regional Vice President
• Vice President of Operations
• Regional Superintendent overseeing multiple campuses or districts

Pay

Anticipated base salary: $160,000–$190,000 per year, with eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus of up to 30%.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance (for qualified candidates)

Schedule

This is a Texas-based remote position requiring regional travel of up to 40% (or as needed).