Vice President of Special Education
Listed on 2026-08-31
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Management
Education Administration -
Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Senior Leadership Role
Join a mission-driven organization providing specialized education and behavioral support to students who need a more individualized, therapeutic learning environment. This senior leadership role reports directly to the CEO and provides strategic oversight of the school's educational programming, leadership, compliance, staffing, and student outcomes.
Benefits & CompensationComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Employer-supported HSA options
Company-paid short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution for eligible employees
Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time
12 company holidays
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage
Executive-level leadership opportunity with direct access to senior leadership
Requirements & QualificationsConnecticut Intermediate Administration or Supervision Certification, Endorsement #092
Connecticut Special Education Endorsement #165 OR School Social Work Endorsement #071
5+ years of educational administration experience
Strong knowledge of special education regulations, IEPs, educator certification, and compliance
Experience leading educational programs, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams
Ability to obtain and maintain required CPR, First Aid, and crisis intervention certifications
Must HavesProvide leadership and accountability to the school Principal while remaining closely connected to day-to-day school operations
Lead regulatory, accreditation, certification, and recertification efforts
Oversee complex IEP, staffing, educator credentialing, and compliance matters
Guide enrollment, referral, census, staffing, and educational resource planning
Build strong collaboration across educational, clinical, and behavioral health teams
Lead effectively in a therapeutic environment serving students with significant emotional and behavioral needs
Navigate employee relations and a unionized workforce while building a positive, accountable culture
Preferred Background & SkillsLeadership experience within a therapeutic school, clinical day school, approved private special education program, residential school, or similar setting
Experience with Connecticut special education regulations and State Department of Education requirements
Exposure to DCF, Joint Commission, accreditation, audit, or recertification processes
Experience leading teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams
Familiarity with CT SEDS, SEED, TEAM, Care Logic, and ADP
Strong change-management, staff-development, and quality-improvement experience
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