Director of Special Education
About The Position
At River Rock Academy, we provide specialized education and counseling for students facing behavioral and academic challenges. Guided by values of growth, resilience, and empowerment, we help students find the internal power to succeed. Join us and help students create brighter futures. As the Director of Special Education at River Rock Academy, you will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality, compliant special education services across our school programs. This position partners with school leaders, educators, families, and community stakeholders to support student success, strengthen programming, and promote consistent implementation of special education practices.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field; doctorate preferred
- Extensive knowledge of federal and state special education laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
- Experience leading special education programs, coaching staff, and supporting school-based teams
- Strong communication, organizational, data analysis, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to perform crisis intervention techniques and physically assist students during emergencies when needed
Responsibilities
- Provide coaching, consultation, and ongoing support to special education staff and school administrators
- Lead professional development, onboarding, and mentoring initiatives that strengthen special education practices
- Monitor compliance, analyze data, and prepare reports to support continuous program improvement
- Partner with families, districts, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve concerns and support student success
- Travel to school locations to oversee special education services, systems, and program implementation
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Extra paid school breaks (for select roles)
- Paid holidays
- Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career development programs
- Leadership training
- 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
