Director, Special Education

About the Position

The Jewish Education Center of Cleveland (JEC) is seeking a dynamic, organized, and collaborative leader for the role of Director of Special Education.

This part-time position oversees community-wide special education advocacy and assists with development and governance for the SEGULA program, working closely with the SEGULA program director.

• Provide strategic special needs consulting for affiliated early childhood, congregational and Jewish day school programs.
• Deliver professional development to build capabilities of local educators. Design and run training sessions.
• Support community families by providing resources, advocacy with the IEP process and ongoing consultation.
• Build community relationships:
  Interface with public school districts and Jewish community agencies.
• Convene and lead the Special Education Network of intervention specialists from across the schools.
• Partner with local special education entities.
• Maintain strong connections with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW).
• Help support and advocate for special needs within the community.

• Oversee SEGULA fundraising campaigns:
  Mange the annual "Friends Letter" process, Purim cards and fundraising tzedakah campaign.
• Write grant requests.
• Help communicate SEGULA’s impact in the community, including presentations and updates for JEC, Federation, and SEGULA Board.

• Proven Ohio special education experience required.
• Strong track record in special education consulting, IEP management and staff supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Licensure:
  Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist License and/or Educational Administrative License strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree in special education, educational leadership, or a related field preferred.