Director of Education

Overview

LEARN Academy, a division of Learn Academy, operates certified K–12 Private Day Schools approved by state Departments of Education to provide Special Education Services. LEARN Academy is also an approved provider for Alternative Education and Alternative to Suspension programs across multiple states.

LEARN Academy utilizes highly structured systems of Positive Behavior Support, treating the whole child across all developmental domains. Our programs are guided by evidence‑based practices for social‑emotional regulation and academic success. Staff are trained in a unique, program‑specific methodology that equips students with functional independence skills across all developmental domains.

The Director of Education – Multi‑Market is accountable for educational quality, compliance, staff performance, and program growth across an assigned portfolio of school sites and markets. Core responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement educational programs meeting the academic and behavioral needs of students with specialized needs, including intellectual disabilities, autism, emotional and behavioral disorders, and other disabilities.
• Develop and implement systems to monitor student progress, assess student needs, and evaluate academic and behavioral program effectiveness across all assigned sites.
• Serve as Lead in curriculum development, adoption of educationally related programs, textbook and online program adoption, and any education‑based ancillary materials.
• Serve as Coordinator for all State Testing across assigned markets, ensuring compliance and preparation.

• Ensure compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations related to special education, including IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, across all assigned markets.
• Assist in school certifications and accreditations processes in each state of operation.
• Stay current on state‑specific regulatory changes and ensure timely policy updates across the portfolio.

• Provide direct supervision and professional development to Instructional Coaches and credentialed teachers across assigned sites.
• Provide guidance and support to ensure high‑quality instruction and effective classroom management at all locations.
• Serve as Instructor and/or facilitate instruction of Teacher Seminars offered to first‑year, prospective, and veteran teachers seeking to refine instructional practices.
• Coordinate and participate in professional development opportunities for staff; lead PLC calendar development and execution.

• Work collaboratively with team members within and across regions, BCL/LEARN Site Administrators, and instruction support specialists to develop, update, and ensure the academic and intellectual welfare of students.
• Manage and coordinate testing protocols and academic assessment systems across all assigned school locations.
• Partner with the President and BD team on new market opportunities, district relationship support, and program expansion initiatives as needed.

• Stay up‑to‑date on the latest research and best practices in special education to ensure effective practices are selected, modeled, and implemented across the organization.

• Design, develop, and deliver a comprehensive staff training framework across all assigned markets, covering ABA/PBS methodology, evidence‑based instructional strategies, classroom management, crisis intervention protocols, and IEP implementation.
• Serve as primary Instructor and/or facilitate the Teacher Academy for first‑year, prospective, and veteran teachers — with a minimum of 4 structured sessions per market per school year.
• Build and maintain a training calendar aligned to onboarding timelines, school‑year milestones, and state‑required professional development hours.
• Develop differentiated training tracks for new hires, paraprofessionals, Instructional Coaches, and credentialed teachers to ensure role‑appropriate skill development.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using pre/post assessments, classroom observation…