Education Program Director

Starting Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year based on experience, plus $5,000 relocation bonus.

Location:

Oakland, CA – Special Education Program, Grades K‑12.

The Education Program Director is the instructional & operations leader for a Special Education site. This role is responsible for guiding staff, ensuring high‑quality instruction, maintaining compliance, and continuously improving student outcomes.

• Provide visionary leadership to drive student achievement and ensure smooth, effective operations.
• Supervise staff, develop and implement performance management plans, and promote professional learning.
• Participate in recruitment and selection to build a skilled faculty/staff team.
• Analyze staff professional development needs and align them with the instructional vision.
• Lead the induction and training of new staff, directly or through designees.
• Monitor facilities and programs for safety compliance, staffing ratios, and crisis protocol readiness.
• Oversee daily school operations, scheduling, custodial and maintenance efforts, food and transportation services, and budgeting.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and resource allocation in partnership with the direct supervisor.
• Participate in enrollment, managing rosters, referral processes, and transition planning toward the least restrictive environment.
• Instruct, monitor, and evaluate staff and students on teaching materials and instructional fidelity.
• Observe, evaluate, and report staff and student performance using approved tools.
• Participate in accreditation and quality assurance processes to meet or exceed standards.
• Prepare and present reports on student achievement, development, and activities.
• Compile, analyze, and utilize assessment data to track growth and guide interventions.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records of student progress in compliance with laws and policies.
• Ensure timely completion and distribution of grades, report cards, IEP progress reports, and transcripts.
• Promote a positive school culture through appropriate student behavior programs and disciplinary measures.
• Provide guidance, encouragement, and academic counseling to students facing challenges.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall program success.

• Must hold or be in the process of obtaining one or more of the following credentials:
  Master’s degree or higher in education, special education, psychology, counseling, or a related field; educational leadership or administrator credential with minimum 2 years experience with pupils with disabilities; pupil personnel services credential; clinical social worker (LCSW); licensed psychologist; credential authorizing special education instruction; or similar relevant license. All credentials must be from an accredited institution.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company‑approved crisis management training.

• Minimum 2 years prior experience in an educational leadership or school administrator role.
• Minimum 2 years prior teaching experience in a special education program setting.
• Minimum 2 years prior experience working with pupils with learning disabilities, emotional‑behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, or related disabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of curriculum development, assessment, differentiated instruction, and IEP administration.
• Effective management skills and comprehensive knowledge of school operations, enrollment, accreditation, and compliance laws.
• Proficiency in applied behavior analysis, PBIS, functional behavior analysis, and behavior intervention plans.
• Strong communication, organizational, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Familiarity with instructional technology and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Annual education stipend – $2,000.
• Free telehealth and virtual counseling sessions.
• Free health advocacy services and 24/7 nurse line.
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance.
• Company‑paid employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Personal protection insurance plans.
• Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies program.
• Legal services insurance.
• Pet health insurance.
• Accrual‑based paid time off.
• School hours and paid holiday schedule.
• Extensive personal and life‑event paid leave policy.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Perks at Work employee discount program.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• And so much more.

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