Associate Superintendent (or Director) of Early Childhood and Exceptional Learning - Archdiocese of New Orleans DCEFF

Archdiocese of New Orleans • New Orleans, LA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Superintendent (or Director) of Early Childhood and Exceptional Learning is a key leader within the Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation, responsible for advancing excellence in early childhood education and in supporting schools and specialized programs in meeting the needs of all learners across the Archdiocese of New Orleans. This role ensures that all learners are supported with dignity, excellence, and fidelity to the mission of Catholic education.

Requirements

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church
• Master's degree required; Doctorate preferred
• 5-10 years of experience in education with leadership in early childhood and/or special education
• Experience working with students with disabilities
• Strong knowledge of IDEA, ADA, and inclusive education practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a system-wide vision for early childhood and student support services aligned to the mission of Catholic education
• Ensure alignment with Archdiocesan standards, state regulations, and best practices
• Design and steward frameworks (e.g., MTSS) that promote coherence and excellence across schools
• Serve as a member of the academic team and provide consultation and professional development to leaders, teachers and counselors
• Support alignment of programs and practices with accreditation standards and National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Schools (NSBECS)
• Lead development of and provide support to inclusive and specialized programs for students with exceptional learning needs
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations and archdiocesan policies
• Collaborate with parish and ministry leaders/offices to support inclusion and alignment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director