Superintendent & VP of Education

Superintendent & Vice President of Education

Best Point is seeking an experienced education leader to serve as our Superintendent & Vice President of Education. This role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for Best Point's education programs, including the Heidt Center of Excellence, Upper and Lower Schools, and employment readiness programs.

The Superintendent & Vice President of Education will lead program growth, ensure high-quality educational services, support staff development, maintain regulatory compliance, and collaborate across the organization to improve outcomes for students, families, and the community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
• Current Ohio Administrative License or Alternative Ohio Administrative License or Superintendent Licensure
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience, including experience as a Principal or comparable educational leader.
• Minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience.
• Experience working in special education and supporting diverse or at-risk student populations.
• Experience leading multi-program educational services.
• Experience with compliance, accreditation, budgeting, and program development.
• Strong understanding of special education regulations and evidence-based practices.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting at $105,000 based on experience
• Full benefits package includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA and HSA plans with a match
• Retirement plan (403b) with a match up to 4%
• Tuition assistance
• Public Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Paid time off and holidays
• Mileage reimbursement

Key Responsibilities

Educational & Program Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership and daily oversight of all education and employment programs.
• Develop and implement initiatives that improve student outcomes, program quality, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure programs meet standards set by regulatory and accrediting organizations, including the Ohio Department of Education,DODD, OOD and CARF.
• Use data and best practices to drive continuous improvement and program growth.
• Support the implementation of special education services, including IEP processes, student outcomes, and family collaboration.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide direction, coaching, and support to education leaders and staff.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Partner with Human Resources and Training teams to support recruitment, retention, onboarding, and employee development.
• Ensure teams have the resources and support needed to deliver high-quality services.

Operational & Strategic Management

• Oversee department operations, budgets, reporting, and performance goals.
• Collaborate with senior leadership across Finance, HR, Quality, IT, and Operations.
• Identify opportunities for program expansion, community partnerships, and improved service delivery.
• Support enrollment growth, community engagement, and organizational initiatives.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with families, school districts, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Represent Best Point within education and special education networks.
• Promote awareness of Best Point's programs and services throughout the community.

Work Environment:

Exposed to a combination of office, school, outdoor and shop environments. Occasionally exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.

Physical demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be capable of sustained exertion and be able to participate in the physical restraint techniques and exercises required to ensure safety of clients/students at all times.

This position is also required to:

• Travel between offices and to multiple locations
• Travel to external locations for business purposes
• Work occasionally in the evening/weekends
• Periodically travel out of town

Culture:

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati's most prolific non-profit specializing in education, behavioral and therapeutic health services and autism services for vulnerable, at-risk youth, their families, and caregivers.

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is proud to embrace our ideals of an equal opportunity workplace by actions as well as our words. We lead our community with respect and tolerance, internally and externally, and we expect our employees to embrace this ideal and express it in their day-to-day interactions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender…