Education Director
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Child Development/Support
The Village for Families and Children
About The Village: The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission "to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children" by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.
Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you're joining an organization that's just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.
Starting annual salary $90,000 commensurate with experience
Accepting applications now! Position will be available June 1st
JOB SUMMARY
The Education Director oversees the daily operations of the Eagle House Education Program, including referrals, admissions, academic instruction, and all administrative functions of a private special education school. This role provides direct supervision and evaluation of classroom teachers, the school social worker, the administrative assistant, and other designated staff.
The Education Director collaborates closely with Eagle House administrators, supervisors, and the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility team to ensure continuity, safety, and high-quality services. The position holds primary responsibility for the academic and social-emotional curriculum and ensures full compliance with all State Department of Education regulations.
Additionally, the Education Director works in partnership with school districts across the state on student admissions and discharges, as well as the development and coordination of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
RESPONSIBILITIES:EDUCATION
- Master's degree required and thirty graduate credits in education administration and supervision.
- CT State Department of Education (CSDE) Intermediate Administration and Supervision Certification (092) is required and at least one of the following endorsement areas: comprehensive special education or an area of pupil personnel services (school psychologist or school social worker).
EXPERIENCE
- Experience in school counseling, social work or psychology is preferred.
- Experience working directly with special education students in a school setting.
- Knowledge of current special education practices and programs, student disabilities, and effective interventions.
- Knowledge of mental health, child welfare systems, and community resources.
- Leadership experience with demonstrated supervisory and managerial skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse community agencies and programs as well as school district personnel across the state.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Cultural competency to work with diverse client population.
- Solid general computer skills, including the ability to work in a Windows environment using Microsoft Office.
- Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations, including ability to supervise groups of children.
As a Village employee, you should feel confident that your health and well-being is one of our highest priorities.
The Village offers a comprehensive flexible benefits package designed to aid in the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents.
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