Executive Director of Education
On-site · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Executive Director of Education at The Day School (The Children’s Institute) leads strategic and operational directions for a program serving students with complex educational and therapeutic needs. The role oversees educational programming, staffing, compliance with regulatory standards (including Pennsylvania Public School Code and IDEA), curriculum alignment, student services, safety, and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include organizational planning and growth, program innovation, performance metrics, ESY programming, and ensuring an inclusive, student-centered environment with strong collaboration across interdisciplinary teams. Leadership duties encompass budgeting, operations, transportation coordination, facility operations, and development of staff through mentorship and performance management.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, School Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university required.
- Doctoral degree preferred.
- Pennsylvania or equivalent non-PA Certification in Special Education required.
- Pennsylvania or equivalent non-PA Principal K–12 Certification or Supervisor of Special Education required PK-12.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification required or obtained upon hire.
- Clearances Required: Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, and Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in special education or related educational programming is required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of successful educational leadership and administrative experience required, preferably within a special education setting.
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