Director of Education

Job Description

Are you the Director of Education we have been looking for? In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others while leading a dynamic team of teachers by bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our youth.

The Merrimack Center is an Intensive Residential Treatment Program for adolescents that specializes in trauma‑informed care. It provides 24‑hour comprehensive care including an onsite school, a full clinical staff, nursing staff, and direct care staff.

The pay range for this position is $72,000 to $97,000 per year. The range may be modified in the future and the actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications.

• Oversee Merrimack’s education department, including hiring, supervising, and team‑teaching as part of supervision, evaluation, and training.
• Plan and design units, curriculum, and technology integration for the program.
• Develop and implement IEPs and related systems to support student needs.
• Work in tandem with Merrimack’s Clinical, Nursing, Residential, and Administrative teams to provide a shared vision of supportive and enriching programmatic services.
• Maintain positive relationships with outside agencies, families, and other involved parties.
• Provide leadership as a meeting chair, public‑school liaison, and in other capacities.
• Provide physical interventions and verbal de‑escalations to maintain the safest therapeutic atmosphere for our youth.

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Special Education Administrator certification or all of the following:
  • M.ED. Special Education / SPED Administration.
  • At least 1 year of experience as a supervisor and administrator.
  • At least 5 years of experience working in special education with young adults with emotional disabilities.
  • Experience working with youth in an alternative school setting or treatment program is preferred but not required.
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and leadership abilities.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

• $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English.
• Reimbursement for registration costs and annual fees for professional licenses such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN, and more.
• Access to Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates at select partnership colleges and universities.
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self‑care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full‑time employees in the first year and additional benefits thereafter.

JRI is an equal opportunity employer.