Assistant Director of Special Education - Infinity Academy

Assistant Director of Special Education - Infinity Academy Salary: $59,000-$70,000 annually, based on experience

Location:

Springfield, MOJob Type: Full-time, salaried/exempt

Schedule:

Year-round school setting

Program:
Private alternative school serving middle and high school students

Lead a school program designed for students who need something different.

The Arc of the Ozarks is seeking an Assistant Director of Special Education to help lead Infinity Academy, a private year-round school serving middle and high school students with autism spectrum disorder, giftedness, learning differences, and other developmental disabilities.

Infinity Academy provides an individualized learning environment where students can grow academically, socially, emotionally, and independently. Our students benefit from a supportive school model that blends academics, life skills, social communication, executive functioning, arts, career exploration, and individualized support.

This is a strong opportunity for a certified special education professional who is ready to step further into school leadership while staying closely connected to students, families, and staff development.

What You’ll DoAs the Assistant Director of Special Education, you will work closely with the Director of Educational Services to support the daily operations, student programming, staff supervision, family communication, and continued growth of Infinity  this role, you will:

Help lead daily school operations and educational programming

Supervise, coach, train, and support Infinity Academy staff

Assist with student enrollment, admissions, transitions, and discharge planning

Partner with families, guardians, staff, and community partners to support student success

Support individualized academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and life-skills planning

Help maintain student records, documentation, attendance, reporting, and compliance standards

Support positive behavior supports and intervention strategies

Assist with parent conferences, school scheduling, staff schedules, and student activities

Participate in staff recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and training

Help develop and evaluate programming that supports student growth and independence

Model best practices in special education, student support, and team leadership

What Makes Infinity Academy Different Infinity Academy is designed for students who may not thrive in a traditional school setting. Students work in a supportive, individualized environment that helps address academic needs while also building skills in resilience, self-reliance, emotional regulation, social communication, executive functioning, and independence.

Our program primarily supports students with autism spectrum disorder, gifted learners, and students with developmental disabilities or learning differences. The Assistant Director plays an important role in helping students, families, and staff feel supported, understood, and equipped for success.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from an accredited college or university

Current Missouri teaching certificate in Special Education and/or Learning Disabilities, such as ED and/or LDAt least six years of professional experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder, gifted learners, or other developmental disabilities

At least two years of supervisory, administrative, leadership, or management experience

Direct experience supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder

Experience in educational or community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities

Licensed and insured driver with the ability to obtain a Missouri Class E Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field

Certification or specialized training in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Gifted Education, or High Incidence Special Education Experience in an alternative education setting

Experience with positive behavior supports, behavior intervention strategies, or cognitive behavior management techniques

Experience supporting students with emotional regulation, sensory sensitivities, executive functioning needs, or social…