Education Program Director

Chance Light Behavioral Health, Therapy & Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking an Education Program Director to join our award‑winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

Starting salary: $85,000 – $95,000 per year based on experience, plus a $5,000 sign‑on bonus.

• Provide visionary leadership to drive student achievement and ensure smooth, effective operations by supervising staff, developing and implementing performance management plans, identifying professional learning needs, and engaging in continuous professional growth opportunities.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection process to build and retain a faculty/staff team with the instructional skills and competencies necessary to meet the unique needs of the program’s student population.
• Analyze staff professional development needs and align them with Chance Light instructional vision while recognizing achievements, addressing concerns, and maintaining productive, solutions‑focused site operations.
• Lead the induction and training of new staff—either directly or through designees—to ensure a positive onboarding experience and maximize the success and retention of new team members.
• Monitor facilities and programs to ensure the safety of students and staff at all times, including compliance with contractual and state requirements, adherence to staffing ratios, and readiness to implement crisis protocols.
• Perform essential managerial functions such as overseeing daily school operations, managing schedules and activities, coordinating custodial and maintenance efforts, supervising food and transportation services, directing administrative and budgetary processes, allocating resources, and fostering positive district and community relationships.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by strategically maximizing resources in partnership with the direct supervisor to support instructional priorities and student outcomes.
• Participate in the enrollment process from initial referral to final day of attendance, ensuring timely placement, conducting effective site tours, managing rosters per student needs and state mandates, and contributing to transition planning toward the least restrictive environment when applicable.
• Instruct, monitor, and evaluate staff and students in the effective use of learning materials and resources to ensure instructional fidelity and optimal student performance.
• Observe, evaluate, and report staff and student performance using the START Checklist or other approved observation tools to inform feedback and improvement efforts.
• Participate in accreditation and quality assurance processes to ensure the site meets or exceeds Spectrum and accrediting body standards.
• Prepare and present reports on student achievement, development, and activities to showcase progress and program effectiveness.
• Compile, analyze, and utilize assessment data to track student growth, inform instruction, and guide targeted academic interventions.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records of student progress in compliance with state laws, Chance Light guidelines, and district policies.
• Ensure the on‑time completion and distribution of grades, report cards, IEP progress reports, and transcripts for all students.
• Ensure compliance with all mandatory requirements, including the IEP process, state assessments, and Chance Light policies.
• Promote a positive school culture by fostering programs and practices that encourage appropriate student behavior, applying support or disciplinary measures as needed in alignment with Chance Light policies.
• Provide guidance, encouragement, and academic counseling to students facing challenges to help them achieve their goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the program and its students.
• Any other duties delegated by the direct supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree or higher in educational leadership,…