Director- Education-Hebron

Oak Hill • Hebron, CT

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About The Position

The Director of Education provides strategic leadership for Oak Hill School, a special education program in Connecticut. The role leads certified, licensed, and instructional staff and ensures students receive individualized, engaging educational experiences rooted in excellence. The Director cultivates a culture that empowers teachers, celebrates students, and uses innovation to improve outcomes.

The Director influences curriculum, strengthens instructional practices, mentors educational professionals, and helps shape the future of Oak Hill School. The position partners with multidisciplinary teams and families to support students with disabilities and advance educational excellence while meeting state regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with required coursework for appropriate certification.
• Connecticut Special Education endorsement 092 required.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible educational leadership experience, including at least five years in a management role.
• Demonstrated success leading educators and building collaborative teams.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and support informed decision-making.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort leveraging technology to improve educational outcomes.
• Mission-driven mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Understanding of the unique needs of students with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Connecticut Special Education endorsement 165, 265, or 065.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor, and support educators’ professional growth.
• Champion instructional excellence and ensure compliance with State Board of Education standards and regulatory requirements.
• Design and implement innovative educational programs that respond to students’ evolving needs.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to ensure each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) is implemented with fidelity.
• Lead Program Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings and collaborate with families, clinicians, educators, and community partners.
• Use data to evaluate outcomes, identify opportunities, and strengthen instructional practices.
• Ensure Oak Hill School meets accreditation standards while advancing its mission of educational excellence.
• Build and maintain relationships with families, staff, and stakeholders, fostering trust, collaboration, and shared purpose.
• Provide strategic leadership for the school’s certified, licensed, and instructional staff.

Benefits

• Generous vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Oak Hill-funded Health Savings Account contributions.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 9.5% employer contribution.
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive professional development.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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